Increased public confidence in publicly funded education
Equitable, inclusive education= cohesive society and strong economy
Students at risk include the following groups: recent immigrants, children from low-income families, Aboriginal students, boys and students with special needs
Identify and remove barriers so all students can be successful
System wide approach
All members of the school community feel safe, comfortable and accepted
Hardship
Removing Barriers through accomodations
Respect for dignity
Digity Harmed= marginalized, stigmatized, ignored and devalued
Individualized Accommodations= emphasis on individual student need not on blanket approaches
Inclusion= must first try to build or adapt educational services to accommodate students.
Inclusion=full participation and enables barrier-free access
Promoting Inclusive Design=programs, policies and services structured with inclusiveness from the outset
Removing Barrier=through accommodations to the point on undue hardship to provide equal access for students
Accommodating Remaining Needs= only if needs cannot be met. Differential treatment might be required.
Duty to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities
