We are a group of families who promote inclusive lives for our children with disability and work together to make inclusive schools a reality for all. All QCIE members work in a voluntary capacity to advocate for children’s rights to inclusive education.

What is inclusive education?

Inclusive education means that all students attend and are welcomed by their neighbourhood school in age-appropriate regular classes and are supported to learn, contribute and participate in all aspects of the life of the school. Inclusive education is a fundamental human right and is the best evidence practice for students with and without disability. 

Why inclusive education?

Inclusion allows students with AND without disabilities to:

• Enjoy a high-quality education consistent with better outcomes for ALL learners.
• Contribute their individual strengths and gifts, with high and appropriate expectations for each child.
• Grow up at the same school as their siblings, in a local community with peers.
• Work at their own pace while participating in the life of the school.
• Learn about and accept individual differences.

What does inclusion look like?

Physical inclusion

​Physically present and fully participating in the same environments as all other students for the same amount of time.

Social inclusion 

​Socially all students are welcomed, supported to belong and not separated in the classroom or playground.

Curriculum inclusion​

​Curriculum is delivered so all students are included in the same lesson material, with appropriate support and adjustments. 

WHAT WE DO

• Host events for families to learn about Inclusive Education.
• Speak to family groups.
• Support and inspire each other as families.
• Work for positive change in the education system.
• Provide useful resources to our members.