Vision & Values

SCHOOL VISION

Jacana School for Autism fosters resilience and independence, enabling students to be engaged participants in community life.

PURPOSE  STATEMENT

The school continually implements highly customised teaching and learning programs to ensure all students access an inclusive curriculum using evidence informed practice in a safe and supportive environment. Students are supported by a committed professional multi-disciplinary team, focused on recognising and developing individual personal and educational potential

SCHOOL VALUES 

Empathy   Respect   Inclusion 

Jacana School for Autism actively encourages a student-centered approach by building a positive relationship between students, parents/carers and the staff.

We all have the right to be treated fairly and courteously, even under difficult situations. This includes demonstrating empathy towards one another. Everyone should feel valued and be treated with respect and has a collective responsibility to build positive relationships and promote inclusion.

Statement of values and school philosophy 2022

PEDAGOGICAL PHILOSOPHY

Jacana School for Autism believes that to succeed in the world, students need to develop the capacity to:

• Manage themselves as individuals and in their relations to others.
• Understand the world in which they live and act effectively in their wider community

Jacana School for Autism provides:

• A curriculum that supports the individual needs of students, using specific teaching strategies that cater to students with Autism..
• Individual Learning Plans to cater for specific learning needs and styles, focusing on communication, social /interpersonal skills, personal learning and academic skills.
• A safe and secure environment that enhances students’ self-esteem and respects students’ dignity.
• School wide implementation of the Positive Behaviour Support program.
• Regular participation in the wider community.

Jacana School for Autism includes:

• Individual and small group instruction.
• Speech therapy consultation.
• Occupational therapy consultation.
• Psychology consultation.
• Ongoing professional development for staff.
• Programs that are informed by current research and evidence based practice.

The school philosophy will be enacted through the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO)

• Student Achievement, Engagement and Wellbeing
• Excellence in Teaching and Learning
• Community Engagement in Learning
• Professional Leadership
• Positive Climate for Learning