Explaining the Disability Standards for Education
International obligations Australia is a party to a number of international treaties. These protect the rights of people with disability. In the area of education, these treaties include the: •
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)
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Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
Everyday terms Educational authority Definition A person or group that manages and handles running an education institution. (See Educational institution definition.)
Example A state education department.
More information This term is used in the DSE. You can check this out under Section 1.4 of the DSE.
Educational institution Definition A specific place that delivers education or training. This could be a school, university, college, or similar. These places have to follow the DSE. (See Education provider definition.)
Example If you are a secondary student, your school is ‘your institution’.
More information This term is used in the DSE. You can check this out under Section 1.4.
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