Queensland state special schools provide highly individualised programs for students with intellectual disability, or in some cases multiple disabilities.
Not every child with disability is eligible to be enrolled in a state special school.
The criteria for deciding if a child or young person is eligible to be enrolled in a state special school are outlined in the special school eligibility ('person with a disability' criteria) policy. To be eligible the child or young person must meet all four of the following criteria, that:
•they have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth)
•they have a severe disability, which includes an intellectual disability
•they are unlikely to attain the levels of development of which they are capable unless they receive special education
•their educational program is best delivered in a special school taking into account the appropriateness of this placement for them.
Parents/carers decide whether their child (who is deemed eligible to attend special school) actually attends special school or attends another school setting.
For enrolment and eligibility enquiries, please contact the school office on (07) 5431 4444.