February 19, 2019
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Newsblog
School Enrolment 2020
Applications for school enrolment are now open. We are very aware that this is often a time filled with much...
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February 12, 2019
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Newsblog
Management of Accommodations for Learners who experience Barriers to Assessment and Learning
When you have handed out the standard assessment to a learner at exam/test time, have you ever felt that there...
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November 16, 2018
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Newsblog
Barriers to Learning Are Not Limited to Disability
Senzo's Story - A barrier is not only defined by disability “A barrier to learning is anything that stands in...
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November 13, 2018
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Newsblog
Inclusive Education South Africa Celebrates #GivingTuesdaySA
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organisations to encourage philanthropy...
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September 25, 2018
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Newsblog
IESA Celebrates Heritage Day 2018
Today, IESA Gauteng and Western Cape branches celebrated heritage day 2018. Staff members were asked to come dressed in traditional...
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July 24, 2018
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Newsblog
Should We Teach Race and Culture in Early Childhood Development
On the 17th July we had the opportunity to discuss teaching race and culture in the early stages of childhood...
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July 18, 2018
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Newsblog
“If they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love.”
I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and...
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Our children are not safe in school!
As we come to the end of child protection week, the daily headlines remind us of our education system’s responsibility...
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May 30, 2018
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Newsblog
Emily’s Story – “I am able, but different”
My name is Emily Zawe and I have type 2 Osteogenisis Imperfecta (brittle bones disease). To date, I have had...
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May 15, 2018
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Newsblog
A MOTHERS STORY: EMILY ZAWE – UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT!
Today we have the privilege of sharing a story from a mothers heart. Her trials, her triumphs, her strengths and...
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Lend children with disabilities a hand
When President Cyril Ramaphosa presented his first State of the Nation address in Parliament on February 16, he called up...
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February 19, 2018
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Newsblog
Sparking a Revolution of change for “Unfit Dads”
Today we have the last in our series of interviews with the Unfit Dads. We have the privilege of introducing...
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February 12, 2018
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Newsblog
More than an Overcomer!
This week we introduce our second "unfit dad" Nigel Williams. Nigel's passion for his community and children is rooted in...
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February 12, 2018
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IESA Factsheet: Reasonable Accommodation in Education
With respect to the right to education, reasonable accommodation means ensuring the specific support needs of learners with disabilities are...
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February 9, 2018
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Newsblog
HOW INCLUSIVE IS YOUR WORKPLACE?
Our vision is a fully inclusive society in which all people can participate to their fullest potential and where diversity...
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February 9, 2018
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Newsblog
Inclusive Education South Africa says farewell to Caroline Taylor
Caroline Taylor was one of the founding members of Inclusive Education South Africa. Over the years, she has made a...
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February 5, 2018
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Newsblog
IESA partners with Three Unfit Dads!!
Eric Watlington, Andrew Van Der Walt and Nigel Williams are three "unfit dads" from Cape Town, who were caught up...
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January 30, 2018
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IESA Factsheet: The Role and Function of the School Based Support Team
The School Based support team is one of the most important structures within the schooling system when we look at...
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October 2, 2017
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Newsblog, Teacherscampaign
A heart of Gold and Wings like an Angel
Our first story celebrating teachers day is from Berdien Tenten, who pays tribute to her daughters teacher, Madri Steyn. "Our...
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September 20, 2017
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Newsblog
More on transitions – “He really struggled to settle in”
"With the spotlight being on literacy this month, we realise that for many children, and their caregivers, this can be...
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September 14, 2017
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Newsblog
“I Don’t Want to go to School”
Making transitions easier: Leatitia Brummer Despite the teacher’s attempts to console her, Robyn has been crying bitterly since her mother...
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September 6, 2017
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Newsblog
How do you Prepare a Child for a new schooling Environment?
In the light of applications being given in and most parents having heard back from schools, parents of first-time school-goers...
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August 2, 2017
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Newsblog
Inclusive Schools Projects Kicks off!
The Inclusive Schools project in the Motheo District in the Free State has kicked off today! IESA's Robyn Beere and...
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June 29, 2017
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Newsblog
THE ODDS: GRADE 1 (2017) – MATRIC (2029)?
As long as we continue to teach all children using a one-size-fits-all approach, without addressing learner diversity, 60% of our learners who start Grade 1 now, will not be part of the matric passes in 2029.
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June 29, 2017
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Newsblog
OUT OF SCHOOL BUT NOT “DOWN AND OUT”
Eleven years old and never been in school. We meet the phenomenal parents of Shaakirah, who share their journey of trying to access the schooling system.
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June 29, 2017
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Newsblog
The Value of Parent-Teacher Partnerships
ECD Trainer, Cindy Olivier, highlights the important role parents play in the parent-teacher partnership.
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