Assessment visits

Assessment visits for primary and secondary school students

Whānau/family of Primary and Secondary school children nationally have the opportunity to stay on-site at Ko Taku Reo and attend our four-day programme led by our specialist team. The focus during the programme will be to determine the support needed to ensure the student has the ability to be a competent and capable learner, regardless of their educational setting, hearing levels or language choices.

Assessment visits are held at our Christchurch campus and are an opportunity for families to help increase their knowledge and confidence when advocating for their child in their local school.

What to expect

The four-day visit is designed around the needs of the student and any special requests or concerns from the whānau or educational team. The programme will involve attending individualised sessions focusing on family support, advice and ability to develop strategies to help in the following areas.

• Spoken language/NZSL
• Literacy
• Audiology
• Visual communication
• Deaf Culture

Up to three families may attend each 4-day course. Siblings and support adults may also be able to attend, giving the opportunity to meet and connect with other parents/ whānau of Deaf/Hard of hearing students. These courses are partly funded by Te Whatu Ora through their National Travel Assistance programme.

Does it cost?

• Transportation costs are covered by the local District Health Board through the National Travel Assistance programme.
• Meals and accommodation on site are provided free of charge.
• Dietary requirements can be catered for.

At the completion of the course

A comprehensive report is sent to the whānau, advisor of Deaf children/Resource Teacher of the Deaf, and other relevant parties within three weeks of family departure.

To apply for an assessment visit, please contact our In-Reach Coordinators via assessment@kotakureo.school.nz