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Attending the local school- Inclusion thats good for everyone Presented by Dr Bob Jackson

Level 2, 43 Peel St South Brisbane Q 4101 Telephone Facsimile Email Website (07) 3844 2211 (07) 3844 3400 cru@cru.org.au www.cru.org.au

Wednesday March 13, 2013 9.30am 1pm Merthyr Uniting Church 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm All parents have a number of decisions to make when their child is starting school or changing schools small schools; large schools; state schools; private schools - and each parent tries to make a choice that will work for that particular child and their future and their family unit as a whole. Parents of children with disability are faced with further decisions about whether to send their child to a regular school or whether to choose a special school or a regular school with a special education unit. As families are advised from every direction about what is best for their child, they are often left confused as they try to weigh up the pros and cons and understand what inclusive education is; if it would be best for their child and whether it is worth pursuing. About the Topic: This workshop is designed to give families a chance to explore with an experienced educator what inclusive education is, and what it is not, and to compare the research evidence for inclusive education and special education. Dr Jackson will also share examples and strategies of how children with disabilities can be successfully welcomed learn and participate in regular classes and schools. Who should attend? Parents who are interested in exploring what inclusive education may offer their son or daughter. Interested supporters are also welcome. About the Presenter: Dr Bob Jackson has worked with people with disabilities since the 1970s initially in government services in Western Australia. From 19902003 he was based at Edith Cowan University, Perth in the Centre for Disability Research and Development, where he was Director from 1998 and Associate Professor of Special Education from 2000. Dr Jackson was a founding member of the Foundation for Social Inclusion in 2002 and remains a board member. Currently he works as a private consultant in disability and education and remains an Adjunct Associate Professor at Edith Cowan University. Register by Monday 4th March
If you require more information or if child care is a barrier please contact cru@cru.org.au or phone 3844 2211.

ABN 16 143 460 250

CRU exists to support the development of leadership and authentic change which enhances the possibilities for people with disability to belong to and participate in community life.

Workshop Details: Attending the local schoolInclusion thats good for everyone -with Bob Jackson

Date: Wednesday 13th March 2013 Time: Registrations from 9am / Start 9.30am Finish 1pm Venue: Merthyr Uniting Church, 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm Cost: $35 (Morning tea provided. Please advise below if you require child-minding) RSVP: Monday 4th March
Need some assistance with fees? CRU has some capacity to reduce registration fees and assist with other costs, particularly for people with disability and family members not sponsored by an organisation. Please indicate on the registration form if you require a bursary, fee reduction or other assistance to attend and a CRU consultant will contact you. * Copies of the bursary policy are available from the CRU office. For registration information contact CRU on (07) 3844 2211 or cru@cru.org.au

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