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Training workshops are hosted by the Jan Kriel School Resource Centre in collaboration with the WCED to certify readers and scribes who assist learners during formal assessments such as tests and examinations.
- Who it is for:
- individuals seeking certification as readers or scribes for formal assessments
- How to act on it:
- Attend training workshops hosted by the Jan Kriel School Resource Centre in collaboration with the WCED.
Learners with learning barriers can access various assessment accommodations such as audio reading, transcription, text-to-speech and speech-to-text tools, exam pens, extra time, and organizational support during tests and exams. These are determined after an individual assessment and require approval from the Department of Education.
- Who it is for:
- learners with learning barriers at Jan Kriel School
- How to act on it:
- Be referred by a teacher to the SAALO Centre for assessment; undergo multi-professional evaluation; receive an Individual Support and Teaching Plan (IOP); have accommodations approved by the Department of Education
Each learner admitted to Jan Kriel School undergoes a multi-professional assessment to develop a personalized Individual Support and Teaching Plan tailored to their specific learning needs, including recommended assessment accommodations.
- Who it is for:
- learners admitted to Jan Kriel School
- How to act on it:
- Undergo assessment by the multi-professional team at Jan Kriel School to develop an IOP
Learners from Grade R to Grade 12 at Jan Kriel School receive occupational therapy to support their development in self-care, academic performance, play, sensory-motor skills, motor skills, visual perception, and the use of assistive devices. The therapy also promotes independence and prepares learners for life after school through pre-vocational training.
- Who it is for:
- learners in Grades R to 12 at Jan Kriel School
- How to act on it:
- Contact Jan Kriel School via phone or email to request or schedule therapy sessions.
Fourth-year occupational therapy students from the University of Stellenbosch are placed at Jan Kriel School to complete part of their practical training under the supervision of the school’s occupational therapists.
- Who it is for:
- fourth-year occupational therapy students from the University of Stellenbosch
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the University of Stellenbosch's occupational therapy programme to be assigned to Jan Kriel School for practical training.
Physiotherapy services are available for learners from Grades R to 12 with specific needs. These include motor skill development, wheelchair positioning, classroom adjustments, treatment of sports injuries, and participation in quarterly assessments. Therapy is delivered individually or in small groups and includes stretch and mobilization programs and sport activities for physically disabled learners.
- Who it is for:
- learners from Grades R to 12 with specific needs, particularly physically disabled learners
- How to act on it:
- Contact Jan Kriel School via telephone or email to arrange access to physiotherapy services.
Learners' hearing is monitored, screened, and tested to ensure they can function at an optimal level for effective learning. This service supports early detection of hearing issues that may affect academic performance.
- Who it is for:
- all learners at Jan Kriel School
- How to act on it:
- Contact the school to arrange for a hearing screening or test if needed.
Parents and learners receive information and guidance to help them understand and manage specific communication and hearing-related conditions. The school supports families as mediators of the multi-professional team.
- Who it is for:
- parents and learners with diagnosed or suspected communication or hearing disorders
- How to act on it:
- Contact the school by phone or email to request information and support materials.
Speech and hearing therapists and audiologists provide individual, small group, or class-based therapy to learners from Grade R to Grade 12 who have delays or deviations in speech, language, thinking, or communication skills. This includes support for conditions such as specific language learning disabilities, stuttering, verbal developmental apraxia, autistic spectrum disorder, and hearing impairments.
- Who it is for:
- learners in Grades R to 12 with communication or hearing challenges
- How to act on it:
- Contact the school via phone or email to inquire about assessment and therapy availability.
Jan Kriel School offers speech, language, hearing therapy, and audiology services to learners from Grade R to Grade 12 who have communication, language, cognitive, or hearing challenges. These services are delivered individually, in small groups, or in classrooms through a multidisciplinary team and are aligned with the CAPS curriculum.
- Who it is for:
- learners from Grade R to Grade 12 with communication, language, cognitive, or hearing challenges
- How to act on it:
- Contact the school via phone, fax, or email to inquire about assessment and intervention.
Parents or guardians can apply for placement of a learner at Jan Kriel School through WCED district offices. The application is reviewed during quarterly placement meetings.
- Who it is for:
- parents of learners with special educational needs
- How to act on it:
- Submit application via WCED district offices; applications are discussed at quarterly placement meetings with the WCED sifting committee.
Jan Kriel School provides psychometric assessments for learners when needed, to determine their educational needs and support placement decisions.
- Who it is for:
- learners with special educational needs
- How to act on it:
- Applications are submitted through WCED district offices and reviewed during quarterly placement meetings.