Special education

At Kilvakkala School, special education operates flexibly in conjunction with general education.

Through various forms of support, we strive to ensure that every learner receives the support they need for learning and schooling.

Three-tier support

The three levels of learning and schooling support are: general, power ja special supportIn addition, the student can receive individual student care.

General support is given immediately to everyone who needs support in their learning. Support can take the form of remedial teaching, differentiated teaching, increased cooperation between home and school, part-time special education, etc.

For enhanced support We move when public support is not enough.

The need for support is identified by drawing up pedagogical assessment, which is reviewed together with the guardians. The level of support is confirmed in the student care team. A learning plan is made for the student and previous forms of support are enhanced and increased. Support from student care professionals and special education teachers can be increased.

For special support Students for whom the enhanced support forms are not sufficient are eligible. In this case, a pedagogical analysis, which defines the need for special support. Special support is provided primarily in the student's own class in accordance with the personal teaching plan (HOJKS) prepared for the student. Support measures can include increasing the support of a school counselor and special education, differentiating teaching and individualizing subjects. Teaching can also be carried out in a small group, either full-time or integrated part-time.

Comprehensive special education

Kilvakkala School has a comprehensive special education teacher. Comprehensive special education is offered at every level of support. For example, a comprehensive special education teacher can provide simultaneous teaching in classes as a working partner of a class teacher or teach a smaller group in a separate room. In primary education, the work of a comprehensive special education teacher focuses primarily on upper secondary education, i.e. strengthening reading and writing skills.

The comprehensive special education teacher surveys the support needs of students in general education classes and, if necessary, conducts various screening tests for the entire group. The special education teacher works in close cooperation with the class teacher and offers support by consulting and seeking solutions. Depending on the situation and need, the comprehensive special education teacher participates in parent evenings, student meetings and is involved in evaluation.

For questions about learning support, you can contact special needs teacher Anneli Sääksberg-Mäkinen, tel. 044 7306 228.

Coordinatea special education teacher

The coordinating special education teacher's job is to ensure that matters related to the municipality's learning support are consistent and up-to-date nationwide.

If necessary, the coordinating special education teacher provides consultation or statements on the student's need for support, assistance in navigating stairs, and the implementation of support measures.

The task also includes coordinating small groups, developing special education, and working with student welfare teams.

Pipsa-Tytti Läykki

tel. 044 7301 365

pipsa.laykki@ikaalinen.fi