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Croydon Special Developmental School is a school for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. 

Our vision is for all students to be given every opportunity to reach their full potential and be encouraged to develop maximum independence according to their ability.  The learning experiences and needs of students are central to all decision making.  A positive self-image is crucial to the learning process and is nurtured ensuring each student experiences success. We are implementing Positive Education and the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework. Our school values are care, share, do your best and be safe.

Students are aged between 4.8 and 18 years and are grouped in classes according to age and student needs.  Individual Education Programs are provided for all students in the school by a multi-disciplinary team including parents/care givers, teachers and education support staff, including allied health staff.  The school has four sections - Early Education, Junior, Primary, Secondary and Transition. 
 

We have a comprehensive and challenging curriculum based on the Victorian Curriculum A-D and emphasis on particular curriculum areas relates directly to individual needs, abilities and interests.  Classrooms are staffed with Special Education trained teachers and teacher assistants.  There are specialist staff allocated to Hydrotherapy/Swimming, PE and Library. Whilst communication forms the core of the curriculum, where appropriate, emphasis is also placed on independent living skills, social behaviour, functional academic skills and …