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The purpose of WAESPAA is to enhance the educational opportunities and outcomes for students with disabilities while advocating for Education Support Administrators
- Clearing House:
The Association is called upon to contribute and respond to a wide range of District and Systemic initiatives. Our role is to provide advice, guidance and support to the system on these initiatives. We will advocate on behalf of our members and ensure that the unique requirements of students with disabilities have been considered.
- Advocacy:
The Association will advocate where necessary to ensure that the needs of its membership are met. The Association also has a role to safeguard students with disabilities and ensure that they have access to curriculum and services that ensures optimum outcomes. Advocacy can be either reactive or proactive.
- Leadership:
The Association undertakes a proactive leadership role within the Department and the Disability field. This includes providing professional learning, making strategic partnerships with agencies, links with Universities and promoting the Association.
The Association aligns itself strategically to areas of key business within the Department of Education and Training. One member from the Executive is assigned as a contact person for each portfolio. Other members may participate in committees and working parties that fall under the auspices of the Portfolio.
The President, Vice President and key Executive members participate in higher level strategic direction committees within the department and with other agencies.
WAESPAA is committed to:
- True inclusion which consists of the full continuum of services for students with disabilities.
- Informed parent choice
- Ensuring accountability for student outcomes regardless of placement
- Providing a voice for it’s members and the students they represent.
- The Principalship of Education Support Schools and Centre
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