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(1) Since 1988 the number of primary resource teachers has been limited to 23 and schools have been informed that their original expectation of gradual growth of the program until a position is available in every school is no longer assured. It is anticipated that positions will be filled for the coming year at the current level. Applications are being accepted for training under the resource teacher program during 1990.
(2) The Resource Teacher Evaluation Report 1988 arrived at the following conclusions:
(a) Resource teachers are regarded by school boards, teachers and parents as an excellent resource in schools.
(b) The resource teacher model appears to have the flexibility and capacity to meet system needs.
(c) The model has been successfully applied to an important developmental area of the primary school which is not covered by other supplementary resources.
(d) At ratios of 20 points to 237 child services for a full year, and 20 points to 186 child services for one semester, the number of children receiving direct support from the resource teachers program is extremely high.
(e) At ratios of 20 points to 187 child services for a full year, and 20 points to 100 child services for one semester, the number of children benefiting from resource teacher support is also very high.
(f) Across all categories of need, this indicates that the primary resource teacher program appears to be cost-effective in terms of resource inputs and student outcomes.
(3) There has been no reduction of services in the resource teacher program and resourcing has continued at a constant level.
(4) The Schools Office is currently conducting a review of supplementary services including the resource teacher program. This review will take into account the budget impact, education priorities, the role of self-management in schools and findings of the 1988 evaluation. Results of the review will be made available to schools for consideration in term 4 of 1989 with a view to the implementation of any recommendations in 1990.
Schools Office
Mr Whalan: On 5 May 1989 Mr Moore asked me the following question:
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