2011+Action+Plans

Please put your NLC Action Plan here.  ** Application for NZC Network Learning Community Funding 2011 ** ** Rationale:  ** To further develop a specific accelerated language programme for Deaf and Hearing Impaired Students in Mainstream Schools with particular focus on the Key Competencies and Learners access to the NZ Curriculum. To collect appropriate data to review outcomes ||  ** Address: c/o the Hiller Centre, PO Box 10050 Mt. Maunganui 3118 **  || ** Email: jimc@kdec.school.nz  **  ** Telephone number: 021 910 294 **   || || Focus of work:  We would like to work with the Northern Cochlear Implant Team to review current practice in early intervention, implantation and outcomes for a range of children within the NCIP catchments and to focus on transition to school practices to support ongoing progress for children accessing language through audition. The programme will be run over the next two years with an outcome focus on accelerating language development for children entering school and /or those currently in the fist four years of school (Year 1 – Year 4) through developing key competencies and supporting students to access the Learning areas of the NZ Curriculum.  Expected outcomes: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 18.0pt list 36.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Review of current practices internationally <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 18.0pt list 36.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Reviewing barriers to learning for individuals and access to the NZ Curriculum <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 18.0pt list 36.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Review of assessment and data collection information <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 18.0pt list 36.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Development of accelerated teaching practices to enhance language outcomes for Deaf and Hearing Impaired Students in Mainstream Schools with focus on Key competencies and access to the NZ Curriculum <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 18.0pt list 36.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Standardised assessment and data collection <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 18.0pt list 36.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> · <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Improved training for professionals and paraprofessionals in mainstream schools <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Outline of the process to be followed: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">(What form meetings/events will take and when, communication between members, development of foci for meetings) The Resource Teachers of the Deaf will work in two groups ** Auckland / Northland ** and ** Waikato / Bay of Plenty ** with the expectation that modules delivered will then generate collaborate activity to be advanced during intervening periods. The initial two days at the beginning of 2011 will focus on the review of the Northern Cochlear Implant Programme and scoping the practice for 2011-2012. We will work in collaboration with Cheryl Dickson to outline the programme and support the delivery. It is expected that we will work in small groups to review the programme for students with the expectation that outcomes will generate Best Practice models for all students. The use of video to review individuals and practice will form a key component of the training. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">bethdungey@clear.net.nz <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Or post to    Beth Dungey School Support Services PO Box 935 Rotorua  ||
 * ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; line-height: 115%;">Name of NLC: ****  Waikato/ Bay of Plenty Resource Teachers of the Deaf  **
 * ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">NLC leader name: Jim Casey **
 * ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Member schools: ** ||  **  Member Name  **  ||  **  School  **  ||  **  Email  **  ||
 * Michael Heeney,  ||  Westbrook School   || michaelh@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Clint Green  ||  Taupo Primary  || clintg@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Robin Kilgour  ||  Rotorua Primary  || robink@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Veronica Fraser  ||  Rotorua Primary  || veronicaf@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Trish Yates  ||  Rotorua Primary  || trishy@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Margaret Pihama  ||  Hamilton West School  || margaretp@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Jill Selwood  ||  Hamilton West School  || jills@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Janine Macpherson  ||  Hamilton West School  || janinem@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Sarndra Jarnet  ||  Hamilton West School  || sarndraj@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Julie Brooker  ||  Hamilton West School  || julieb@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Kathy Bruce  ||  Hamilton West School  || kathyb@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Sue Lawless  ||  Hamilton West School  || suel@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Debbie Lawrence  ||  Hamilton West School  || debbiel@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Irene McGrath  ||  Paeroa Central  || irenem@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Bobby Gamble  ||  Arataki Primary  || bobbyg@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Helen Jacob  ||  Arataki Primary  || helenj@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Thelma Lindup  ||  Tauranga Primary  || thelmal@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * Brigitte Hoskins  ||  Apanui Primary  || brigitteh@kdec.school.nz  ||
 * ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Action plan: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Please email the completed application form to: