Inclusive Education means that every student has equitable access to learning, opportunities for achievement, and the chance to reach their full potential in all parts of their school program. At New Westminster Schools we are committed to creating inclusive learning environments where students of all abilities, identities, cultures, and backgrounds are welcomed, valued, and supported to reach their full potential. Through strong partnerships with families, school teams, and district specialists, we work together to remove barriers to learning and ensure every student has meaningful opportunities to participate, learn, and thrive. Using layered supports, we provide the right support at the right time so all students can experience success and develop a strong sense of belonging in their school community.
Resources
- Ministry of Education and Child Care Funding
- Framework of Support
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- School Based Team (SBT)
- School-Based Supports
- District-Based Supports (under construction)
District support staff
District behaviour support and intervention teachers
These specialists support the school-based team by helping with students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 who have serious and ongoing behaviour, emotional, or safety challenges. They work with students who need more support than what is usually provided in the classroom or school.
District literacy facilitator
The district literacy facilitator helps students who need extra support with reading and writing. They also work with teachers by offering training and advice about literacy.
District school psychologists
These specialists have advanced degrees in psychology. They help students, school staff, and parents by identifying needs, planning support, and checking progress in learning and social skills.
District resource teacher – deaf and hard of hearing
This specialist teacher supports students from kindergarten to grade 12 who have hearing loss that affects their learning and social-emotional development.
District resource teacher – visually impaired
This specialist teacher supports students in kindergarten to grade 12 who have significant visual impairments.
District speech and language pathologists (SLPs)
Speech and language pathologists support students whose learning or social-emotional development is affected by communication challenges.
Occupational therapists
The occupational therapist helps students who have physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges, including conditions affecting muscles, joints, nerves, or behaviour.
District occupational therapists are contracted from the Simon Fraser Society for Community Living.
Physiotherapists
The physiotherapist helps students who have physical challenges related to muscles, joints, nerves, spine, or senses.
District physiotherapists are contracted from the Simon Fraser Society for Community Living.