Title: Kia tupu whakaritorito. Te papao te harakeke ... Aroha
1David Foster davidf_at_kdec.school.nz
2From the shores of New Zealand
- Ko Ruapehu te maunga
- Ko Waitemata ko Manukau nga moana
- Ko Aotearoa te whenua
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4Kelston Deaf Education Centre
- Ko te kura o Kerehana mo nga tamariki turi
- Ko Ruamoko te Marae
- Ko David Foster ahau
5brings Greetings to you all
- Tena koutou ki nga tangata whenua o tenei whenua
- Tena koutou katoa ki nga tangata turi mo tenei
wananga ki te hapai nga tamariki turi - No reira tena koutou tena koutou tena tatou katoa
6What do I want from Education?
- My children accepted as individuals, and welcomed
as part of a community - Personal needs recognized, valued and used to
inform the way they were taught - Regular reports about my childrens progress, are
they keeping pace with national expectations? - Opportunities for input into how these goals were
achieved.
7Non Technology Access Options via Kelston Deaf
Education Centre
- 2008 State Leaders Summit
- Great Falls Montana
- April 30 May 2, 2008
David Foster, CEO
8Part of the World Map since 1769
9Treaty of Waitangi - 1840
- Partnership
- Participation
- Protection
10Sharing Responsibilityfor National Delivery
- KDEC North Island, north of Taupo. One third of
the land, two thirds of the children.
- VADEC South Island and lower North Island. Two
thirds of the land, one third of the children
11Ministry of Education
- Our Purpose
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- The Ministry's influence on education outcomes is
indirect. We are not a provider of education and
our purpose reflects this - "Te Ihi, Te Mana, Te Matauranga - Empowering
Education"
12Raising Achievement, Reducing disparity.
- The fundamental goal of the current
administration. - There is a focus on a vital few outcomes.
- effective teaching for all students
- family and community engagement
- development of quality providers.
13Education Act, 1989
- Part 7 Control and Management of State Schools
- Section 75 Boards to control management of
schools. - Except to the extent that any enactment or the
general law of New Zealand provides otherwise, a
school's Board has complete discretion to control
the management of the school as it thinks fit.
14Education Act, 1989
- Part 7 Control and Management of State Schools
- Section 76 Principals
- A school's principal is the Board's chief
executive in relation to the school's control and
management. The principal shall comply with the
Board's general policy directions and has
complete discretion to manage as the principal
thinks fit the school's day to day
administration.
15KDEC Overview
- Kelston School for Deaf
- 132 Students
- 5 19 years (K-12)
- 7 Partner Schools
- Residential Services
- 23 students
16KDEC Overview
- Kelston Deaf Education Centre Preschool
- Licensed for up to 20 children
- Bi-lingual charter
- Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf
- 42 Trained teachers of Deaf
- 348 students (aged 3 19)
- 255 mainstream schools and preschools
- Specialist Resource and Technical Services
17Key Questions
- What have been the challenges?
- How did you deal with the challenges?
- What have been the benefits - specifically data
or documented results? - What recommendations do you have to prospective
users of these technologies and services?
18Central Belief The Right to Community
- Tungia te ururua
- Kia tupu whakaritorito
- Te papao te harakeke
19School Statement
- The growth point of the harakeke (flax) plant is
at its centre - This represents the student
- The leaves of the harakeke support the new growth
- These leaves represent the communities
- The outer leaves fall and enrich the earth and
the plant - The values, wisdom and traditions of the
communities are strong
20Five examples for you to ponder
- Ruamoko Marae
- K.I.T. Days
- (Kelston Itinerant TeachersKeep In Touch)
- Sports Day
- One Day School
- Stakeholder Forums
21Ruamoko Marae
- Ruamoko the unborn and god of earthquakes
- Turangawaewae tamariki turi
- A place to stand for deaf children
- Regardless of race, ethnicity, age or gender
- Every-one formally joining our community is
welcomed
22Ruamoko Marae
- Establishing a place to stand - 10 years
- Welcoming new students, families and staff
- A spiritually neutral venue to discuss problems
and resolve issues - A place to stay - over night
- Aroha, Mana, Kia Kaha
23K.I.T. Days
- Brings isolated deaf children from mainstream
schools together - Planned for different age groups, interest groups
- Hanging out and being deaf
- Parents are welcome too!
- Must cost less than 20 / head
24K.I.T. Days
- Every child on Itinerant teacher caseloads
invited at least three times a year. - Usually attended by
- 12-25 students
- Open invitation to parents and mainstream staff
25Sports Day
- An annual event a whole community celebration.
- School and Regions combine
- Stay overnight on our Marae
- Deaf way. all day
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27Sports Day
- Events for all
- Events by ages
- Compete with access and attitude!
- Records unleash potential for Deaf-games and
deaf sports - Parents experience the real Deaf community at an
authentic event
28One Day School
- Gather together students of similar age
- One school day
- Explore a common interest or novelty activity
- Extends language
- Models great teaching practice
29One Day School
- Small groups normally 4-6
- Fully planned, curriculum links evident
30Stakeholder Forum
- Connecting with parents and mainstream school
staff since 2001 - Building trust over seven years
- Honestly asking for their feedback and advice
- Twice a year road-trip around the region
31Stakeholder Forum
- Format has refined.
- Commitment to the process with feedback from
previous visit - Quarterly report presented
- Presentation about national issues
- Involvement of students, parents, Deaf
- Open forum discussion
- So whats new? Whats needed next?
32Axioms of Educational Politics
- Never assume that Ministry has a master plan
- Request dont complain
- Problem solvers get more air time than trouble
makers - It is easier to affect change from the inside
- Succession planning is always worth the effort!
33Farewell and thank you
- Nga tangata turi mo tenei wananga ki te hapai nga
tamariki turi - Nga tamariki kia kaha
- Ko te wawata ka tutaki akuanei.
34Waiata
- Te aroha there is love
- Te whakapono there is truth
- Te rangimarie there is peace
- Tatou tatou e shared with everyone