Special educational programs
Links
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Drug Education (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria)
This section of the website provides information and resources on the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development's Drug Education program. The site has a range of useful material for schools, teachers and parents.
www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/health/Pages/drugeducation.aspx next -
Education Week (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria)
Celebrating education with open days, exhibitions and concerts for students, teachers, leaders and the wider community. Education Week 2013 will be celebrated from 19-25 May 2013.
www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/Pages/edweek.aspx next -
Gifted Education (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria)
In every class there are students who will require the curriculum to be modified to ensure the provision of appropriate challenge for their learning. Gifted and high potential students will have this potential throughout their lives.
www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/diversity/Pages/gifted.aspx next -
Multicultural Education (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria)
Multicultural education is for all students. It permeates all aspects of school practices and policy. Multicultural education aims to ensure all Victorian students contribute to and benefit from cultural and linguistic diversity and a shared social cohesion.
www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/governance/Pages/multicultural.aspx next -
Performing Arts Unit (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria)
The Performing Arts Unit (formerly JOINING the CHORUS - JtC) is an initiative of the Department. The Unit provides access for students in Victorian government schools to participate in a myriad of programs such as dance, drama, music and visual arts.
www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/learningdev/Pages/performingarts.aspx next -
Positive Education Planning (Association for Children with a Disability)
Includes parent stories and information on the following topics: Parents and schools: Developing positive partnerships, The Student Support Group, Understanding your child as a learner, Individual Learning Plans, Setting goals, Supports for students with a disability, Measuring your child's progress, Raising a concern, and Advocating for your child. Available free to families and schools, available to download as a PDF in its entirity or individual sections.
www.acd.org.au/information/education_planning.htm next -
Students with Disabilities (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria)
The Program for Students with Disabilities provides additional support to either a regular school or one of the various specialist schools for eligible students with disabilities and impairments.
www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/health/Pages/disabilities.aspx next