The learning support coordinator’s role in supporting inclusive literacy practice

Literacy is one of the most important life skills. Being able to read and write effectively enhances our participation in learning, personal development employment (Clendon & Erickson, 2009; Copeland Keefe, 2019). instruction cornerstone teaching New Zealand primary schools. However, not all students have equitable access rich literacy (Kliewer et al., 2006). Research field indicates that with complex educational needs are still denied taught differently or separately from their class (Copeland 2019; Kearney, 2009). The central focus this inquiry was explore understand barriers for some a particular on Learning Support Coordinator’s (LSC) role supporting teachers include lessons. key findings were little evidence-based information inclusive practices draw (Ruppar 2017), teacher attitudes, knowledge, time, experience practice impact accessibility all. This looked at how LSC has potential reduce face increase inclusion comprehensive instruction.