Planning
Teachers may choose to use a particular method of planning and programming, such as that illustrated in Figure 1.
Collaborative curriculum planning
For some students with special education needs the collaborative curriculum planning process is appropriate.
Collaborative curriculum planning is a process whereby a group of people have planning meetings to discuss and make decisions about curriculum options and adjustments to enable a student with special education needs to access the curriculum and associated learning experiences. The subsequent development of teaching programs within the key learning areas (KLAs) is informed by the collaborative curriculum planning process.
The planning meetings will include the student and parents/carers. The meetings should also include people who have significant knowledge of the student, such as the classroom teacher, school principal (or representative), learning support personnel, stage supervisor and community service providers.
The management of the collaborative curriculum planning process is the responsibility of the school principal.
The collaborative curriculum planning process might involve:
- determining priorities across the KLAs
- determining adjustments across the KLAs that are necessary for the student to participate in learning experiences and demonstrate achievement in relation to selected outcomes
- considering any transition needs of the student, eg to school, between schools, between classes and to secondary school.