The MOT SA ‘panel of firsts’ with discussion lead Alana James unpacking pearls of wisdom. #Courageoverfear WCEDNews WCED_CD Districts kubeshini govender Western Cape Gov

Positive Behaviour approaches are most effective to change behaviour. Punishment perpetuates a culture of violence and attitudes of futility. #PositiveBehaviourDay #17May WCEDNews WCED_CD Districts Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute Western Cape Gov

The program director for today is Neville Goliath who share that the WCED Positive Behaviour Programme promotes positive, restorative behavior in schools by fostering caring cultures through educator training, and learner and parent intervention and awareness programs.

The keynote speaker today is Ms Cherie Meyer-Williams, Director: Metro South Education District.

An amazing dance item by Intshinga Primary School at our Positive Behaviour Day event! 👯‍♀️🎉

Speaking at our Positive Behaviour Day today is Christina Nomdo, Commissioner for Children. The office of the Commissioner for Children are responsible for the protection and promotion of children’s rights, needs and interests in the province.

Doing the vote of thanks is Professor Badroodien. He ends by thanking the staff at the Positive Behavior Intervention and Resource Centre for their devotion to the work they do.

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The Deaf Education Principal’s Association South Africa (DEPASA) was launched in 2018 to address concerns schools for the Deaf experienced in meeting the educational needs of deaf learners with DBE.

Ignatius Du Preez, Director: Inclusive and Specialised Education Support, welcomes all guest to the conference.

The conference for 2024 has an inclusive ethos focusing on all learners with barriers to learning.

Addressing the conference is Brent Walters, Head of Education in the Western Cape.

Speaking on introducing South African sign language in schools, Walters says we’ve given learners the chance to be educated in their home language of choice.

“As a Province, expanding access to quality education is one of this Government's priorities, and special needs education is no exception to this.” - Brent Walters

“This year alone, we will be building 30 additional classrooms for learners with special needs at special and existing schools.” - Brent Walters

“We must continue to investigate ways of expanding access and introduce new technologies to help improve the quality of special needs education in this province and we value the continued support of our partners in education, like DEPASA.” - Brent Walters

Meet the newly elected Provincial Principals Forum! Read here 👉bit.ly/3V5J10G.