The NCCD and distance education

In this episode, we turn our attention to distance education. We examine how students with disability receive effective adjustments while learning in remote and home-based settings. We also reflect on the importance of consultation and a collaborative partnership between families and the school tea…

The NCCD and education assistants in schools

In this episode, we discuss how teachers and education assistants (otherwise known as teacher aides or learning support officers) can work together to support students with disability. We explore the day-to-day role education assistants play in contributing to classroom achievements, and specifical…

Undiagnosed social/emotional disability

In this episode, we put the spotlight on undiagnosed social/emotional disability. We’ll explore how this broad category of disability can impact a student’s overall classroom and functional learning experience. Undiagnosed social/emotional disabilities can present differently in each student, but t…

Imputed disability: School perspectives

In this episode, we focus on how schools can impute a disability. This is when a student is considered to have an undiagnosed disability that has a functional impact on their learning. Schools use evidence and data they have collected to inform their decision to impute a disability. This informatio…

Imputed disability: Parent perspectives

In this episode, we turn our attention to the knowledge and insights of parents when it comes to imputed disability. This is when a school determines that a student with additional learning needs has an undiagnosed disability that has a functional impact on their schooling. It explores stories wher…