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Children with special needs or a disability might be eligible for additional support at primary and high school through a range of internal and external options, including:
- year level classes
- special classes located within schools
- disability units located within schools
- special schools located in stand-alone specialised settings.
A referral from the student’s current school is required before special education options can be explored. Discuss the learning needs of the student with your current school.
Statewide Inclusive Education Services (SIES)
The Statewide Inclusive Education Services (SIES) provides a range of learning and teaching materials and specialised services which support children and students with disabilities and learning difficulties such as:
- equipment for use in schools
- special supports for children at school
- resources and publications
- parent forums for families to gather information and resources to support their child’s education.
Contact the Statewide Inclusive Education Services for more information.
Support for children who are hard of hearing
Acoustic assessments and advice from Special Educators (Hearing) are available from SIES.
Special units and classes for children with hearing loss are available at a number of schools in South Australia.
Contact education.itl@sa.gov.au for more information.