Independent Living Centre (ILC)

INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTRE (ILC)

The ILC is available from year 9 to year 13 for verified ORS funded students who have been identified as having a significant intellectual disability.

The ILC teachers provide individual educational programmes (IEPs) for all students based on individual need / ability and the New Zealand Curriculum. The IEPs are developed with full parental / caregiver participation and when necessary in association with other professional and specialist services.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The ILC follow a policy of purposeful mainstreaming where students attend classes with support provided by teacher aides. While in the ILC the students follow a comprehensive programme with emphasis placed on academic skills, Key Competencies in the New Zealand Curriculum and students participate in the South Pacific Educational Course (SPEC). After completing the required number of Headway modules, students will receive the New Zealand Skills for Living Certificate. Education outside the classroom receives emphasis. As stated in our policy there is an expectation that all students attend planned events, and camps form an integral component of our programme. Specialist support by way of Speech Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and Psychologist are provided as required by Cornerstone Therapy.

For the last two years of school, students follow a vocational programme. By the end of two years, students are prepared to make the transition from school into an individualised programme.

CONTACT PERSON: Mrs M. Ellery