Nova Scotia schools need to be models of the kind of society we want to have. In addition to academic and teaching excellence, schools need to be places that celebrate diversity, and promote respect and personal responsibility.
The diversity of cultures in our schools should be a source of unity and common understanding. Students and staff need to be able to share freely their cultural background, heritage and beliefs and have those differences taught and celebrated in our schools.
The department is committed to making every school and classroom a healthy, safe and positive learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.
Inclusive education is a commitment to ensuring a high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive and equitable education to support the well-being and achievement of every student.
The department is committed to making improvements to inclusion. Most students learning needs can be met through large group instruction within the classroom, however some students may need extra support including small group instruction and/or intensive individualized programming.
