Disability Inclusion Program

Disability Inclusion Program (DIP) – Education For All

The DIP program supports students across all year levels. All teachers differentiate their teaching to accommodate the learning styles and particular needs of all students. Within each grade there may be students who require extra assistance with their learning.

Each year, class teachers monitor their students to determine if there is a need for supplementary or substantial adjustments to the teaching program.

If adjustments are required, the teacher collaborates with parents and the Wellbeing Team to plan the best way to provide any needed support. The teacher develops an Individual Education Plan (IEP) to outline the goals and adjustments.

A Student Support Group (SSG) Meeting that includes the class teacher, parents and a member of the Wellbeing Team addresses the needs of the student and sets goals for forward planning.

The Department of Education has developed the Disability Inclusion Program to provide a positive way of assessing adjustments. The system addresses the strengths of the student and engages a functional needs-based approach.

The following six domains explore student participation in a variety of activities:

1. Learning and applying knowledge
2. General tasks and demands
3. Communication
4. Self-care
5. Interpersonal interactions
6. Mobility