Outreach school
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Outreach school
The Ko Taku Reo Outreach School provides specialist teaching, advice and guidance, assistive technology and NZSL support to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students enrolled in their local mainstream school. The level of specialist support provided to students is reviewed and allocated on a term-by-term basis following a process of local prioritising and moderation.
Direct teaching support
Our programme is designed to ensure inclusive access for Deaf students within a mainstream classroom, with a strong emphasis on the New Zealand Curriculum. It focuses on developing essential skills in foundation studies such as reading, writing, mathematics, and other curriculum areas, while also fostering a deeper understanding of diverse cultural perspectives, particularly the contributions of the Deaf community.
Indirect Services
Indirect Service is a flexible support model designed to ensure learners receive the right help at the right time. Our goal is to strengthen the capability of those supporting the learner, so they can foster independence across learning and social settings.
Our Role
We work collaboratively with teachers, whānau, and support teams, providing practical strategies and guidance. Ko Taku Reo Resource Teachers of the Deaf (RTDs) complement the school’s efforts—we do not replace the school’s responsibility for the child’s education.
How It Works
Requests for support are reviewed and prioritised based on urgency and need. Indirect support focuses on a clearly defined area and equips those around the learner with sustainable strategies to maintain progress with confidence and independence.
Requesting Support
Parents/whānau, schools, District Health Boards (DHBs), the Ministry of Education, and other stakeholders can submit a support request. A dedicated Ko Taku Reo team member monitors and triages incoming requests to ensure each one reaches the right person. You will receive an automatic confirmation and be contacted within five school days.
Out-of-Scope Requests
If a request falls outside our scope (for example, equipment batteries), we will guide you to the appropriate stakeholder or service.
Our names for each Outreach Region
Our new regions have been gifted specific NZSL signs by our Deaf and hard of hearing colleagues. Watch the video below for an explanation of the signs and their meanings.
For more information contact outreachschool@kotakureo.school.nz