Year: 2008
Author: Helbers, Danielle, Rigo, Christina, Yasso, Sophie, Wellspring, Kerri, McBurnie, Wayne
Type of paper: Abstract refereed
Abstract:
According to Education Queensland (2006), 'Inclusive education reflects values, ethos and culture of a state education system committed to enhancing equitable educational opportunities and improved outcomes for all students, recognising the role education can play in redressing social disadvantage and social injustice.' An effective, robust case management system is an indicator of success toward addressing the goals of inclusive education and this is identified in the FCWQ 2008 Regional Operational Plan. It is believed that schools will be more effective managers of diverse students with complex and additional needs when such a system is in place.
Yeppoon State High School is dealing with increasing numbers of at risk students presenting with complex and additional needs. Some students access the schools located in Rockhampton, though the majority of diverse students are serviced by the local State school system. Recently, like many other schools, Yeppoon SHS has grappled with how to effectively manage students with very complex needs and, in so doing, has been reviewing its approach to case management using an action research framework.
Key staff has been involved in the review of the School's Case management approach including the District CEC, Senior Guidance Officer - Behaviour Team, School Guidance Officer, HOSES - Yeppoon SHS, and Senior Education Officer, Student Services. The team have sought leadership from schools and staff within the Townsville district which has proposed a framework for Case management for schools. This paper and presentation will discuss the challenges and positive changes that have arisen for the school, district staff, and for students in reviewing case management. We will provide scenarios of how various incidents were managed prior to the review and changes that have taken place since and share some critical tools that we have developed to support the work of the school case manager.
Yeppoon State High School is dealing with increasing numbers of at risk students presenting with complex and additional needs. Some students access the schools located in Rockhampton, though the majority of diverse students are serviced by the local State school system. Recently, like many other schools, Yeppoon SHS has grappled with how to effectively manage students with very complex needs and, in so doing, has been reviewing its approach to case management using an action research framework.
Key staff has been involved in the review of the School's Case management approach including the District CEC, Senior Guidance Officer - Behaviour Team, School Guidance Officer, HOSES - Yeppoon SHS, and Senior Education Officer, Student Services. The team have sought leadership from schools and staff within the Townsville district which has proposed a framework for Case management for schools. This paper and presentation will discuss the challenges and positive changes that have arisen for the school, district staff, and for students in reviewing case management. We will provide scenarios of how various incidents were managed prior to the review and changes that have taken place since and share some critical tools that we have developed to support the work of the school case manager.