Websites about Schooling
In Western Australia, all Government schools come under the Department of Education and Training (DET). There are also: (a) independent schools, which form the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia, and (b) Catholic Schools, which come under the Catholic Education Office.
DET provides four main options for children with special needs: (1) the local primary school or high school, (2) Education Support Schools, (3) Education Support Centres, and (4) Language Development Centres.
Information about schooling for children with disabilities in Western Australia can be obtained from the following websites and from your local school.
Department of Education and Training: Inclusive Education
This website provides information about the inclusion of children with special needs in Government schools. Two subsections of this website are particularly useful for parents seeking a school for their child:
Schools Online
This website provides information about every Government school. Go to advanced search to find schools in a particular district or to look for a particular type of school (e.g., Education Support Schools/Centres).
Department of Education and Training: Schools Plus
Information about materials and resources to support children with special needs in schools.
Centre for Inclusive Schooling Online
The website of the Centre for Inclusive Schooling (CIS), which provides support for students with special needs and their teachers.
Student Support
Supports for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs in schools.
Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia
The website of the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia. It allows you to search for a school by district. This search also allows you to search for special programs and for facilities for students with disabilities.
Catholic Education Office of Western Australia
The website of the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia. It allows searches for Catholic schools.
Disability Services Commission (DSC): Education
This section of the DSC website provides advice to parents about the education of children with disabilities.
Child Australia
The website of Child Australia (formerly RUCSN), dedicated to good quality, early childhood education and care for all children.
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