After an array of disturbing evidence from parents who say their children were relentlessly bullied, the disability royal commission has been told some teachers are reportedly ‘resisting diversity’ in their classroom, yesterday.
Loren Swancutt, regional head of the special education service, says at least one school in Queensland has not yet introduced disabled students in their classrooms.
“I would like people to realise that the way students with disabilities are currently treated is not okay,” Ms Swancutt said.
The teachers from Ingham, Bowen and Thuringowa all told the commission their inclusive programs were developed on their own initiatives, not through education guidelines.