Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Most of the creativity takes place at the community level. Whether that involves parents in the classrooms, volunteers in the classrooms or other agencies help. A number of creative solutions have been tried in different communities across the Northwest Territories. It really takes the teacher, the parents, the school, the community, getting together and looking at what the needs are, what resources are available and how to best use them. I am confident that our communities, our schools and our teachers will look for those solutions. At the end of the day, an inclusive program is far better for all children with or without special needs than programs that pull students out of the classroom or programs that just warehouse kids because of inadequate resources. I would agree with the Member that we have to look for innovative solutions. The department is looking for ways to continue to increase, as much as possible, the support for special needs kids in the class. I think that the teachers will keep working with us, as will parents and communities.
Charles Dent on Committee Motion 2-13(5): To Amend Committee Motion 1-13(5)
In the Legislative Assembly on October 23rd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 2-13(5): To Amend Committee Motion 1-13(5)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 23rd, 1997
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