Provincial government launches Inclusive Education Policy in New Brunswick, Canada.
The article stresses the government's interest in Inclusive Education Policy.
The basis
of the policy is that every student is capable of learning. Its principles are
that inclusive public education must be:
● individualized, by focusing on students'
particular strengths and needs;
● universal, with curricula provided equitably
to all students in a common learning environment shared among age-appropriate
peers;
● implemented by school personnel who are
flexible and responsive to change;
● offered in an environment where students
and school personnel feel safe and valued; and
● respectful of student and staff diversity
with respect to race; religion; national origin; ancestry; place of origin;
age; disability; marital status; real or perceived sexual orientation or gender
identity, or both; sex; social condition; and political belief or
activity.
This policy,
which applies to all schools and districts within the public education system
in New Brunswick, clearly establishes the requirements to ensure schools are
inclusive. These include specific roles and responsibilities pertaining to
school and district staff.
In order to do this they are aware that they need
the participation of as many areas as possible: superintendents and district
personnel; district education council chairs; teachers’ associations; Organizations
of Disabled Persons; Human Rights Commissions; child and youth advocates;
parent and family groups; and community organizations.
If we read the main ideas supporting this article, we can see that this policy is not that far from the one we have in Argentina, however, it's at the time of implementing such policies that we have the most difficulties.
An active participation of related areas, organizations and professionals is also required so that this can be a successful endeavor.
We have to bear in mind that the final goal is to 'help disabled persons capitalize their strengths so that they can pursue post-secondary education and be fruitful contributors in their communities'.
You can consult the link for the full article here:
http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.09.0929.html
