VPRS 8801 Capital Expenditure Works Files: Special Education Units

A Special Education Unit is an extension of the service originally given by a remedial centre. The function of the unit varied from district to district depending on the needs of the district in which it was located. The operation of the unit also varied according to the personal characteristics of the staff attached to it. The design of the building had to provide for maximum flexibility inorder to meet the changing requirements and philosophies of these units and to provide a standard building that could be erected at various locations in Victoria.The Special Education Unit is responsible for providing for assistance to schools and class teachers to help them provide the most suitable educational climate for all children experiencing learning difficulties.This series consists of capital expenditure work files relating to the construction, alteration and extension of Special Education Units.Files usually contain the original paper setting out the case for the new building or for additions; the Education Department's requisition for works; the Public Works Department's approvals; plans; maps; the Minister's approval for expenditure; and correspondence concerning the proposal, the letting of the contract and progress made.The series date range has been imputed from the series in custody date range (1967-1977).