OUR HISTORY AND STRUCTURE

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Inclusive Education Western Cape, formerly known as the Western Cape Forum for Inclusive Education, began in 1995 as an informal network of parents and professionals (working in education in various non-government organisations) who had an interest in finding out more about inclusive education. It has grown rapidly into an alliance of many individuals and organisations in this province, who actively promote inclusive education as a positive model in our education system, for example, ELRU, Grassroots, the Western Cape Forum for Intellectual Disability, the Down Syndrome Association, Epilepsy SA, and many others. It also enjoys a collaborative relationship with the Western Cape Education Department, particularly with many of their learning support personnel, who are based at the 8 district offices across the province.

The Management Committee
The organisation is managed by an elected Management Committee, which meet every second month.

Staff Members
Caroline Taylor, Diane Laugksch and Marjorie Carew are based at our Resource Centre or 'hub' of our organisation. From here, the organisation provides an advisory service for parents, educators, learners, students and others interested in inclusive practices. Staff may be contacted Monday - Friday between 09h00 and 15h00. Outside of these times, please leave a message on 021 674 1422 or email included@mweb.co.za

Training Coordinator
Our training programme focusses on equipping educators with specialist knowledge, specialist skills, attitudes and methodologies to make inclusion a reality. Laetitia Brummer, our training coordinator, along with a team of contracted trainers, regularly conducts training workshops on inclusive education for parents and teachers.

Membership
Members of the public and organisations with an interest in exploring and promoting the philosophy of inclusive education are warmly welcomed as members of our organisation. You can join as an individual member, or there is a corporate membership for schools, organisations and other service providers. A small membership fee ensures that you will receive regular newsletters, plus notices of meetings, workshops and other events relevant to inclusion. You will also be allowed to borrow books and videos from our library, subject to signing a library user's agreement.

Membership Fee
Individual membership is currently R70 per annum, while corporate membership costs R150 per annum. This fee enables us to cover mailing and other communication costs, and will be adjusted, subject to ratification at our AGM, from time to time. The membership period runs from 1 April to 31 March each year. Membership Special Offer: Individuals and Organisations who apply for membership between November 2008 and 31 March 2009 will be awarded membership to 31 March 2010.

Membership Application Form
If you are interested in becoming a member, please complete the attached membershipform.doc and fax or e-mail it back to our offices, along with proof of payment of membership fees, to 021- 683 6379

To contact us:
Phone: +27 21 674 1422
Fax: +27 21 683 6379
eMail: included@mweb.co.za
P O Box 36330
7702 Glosderry
SOUTH AFRICA