Teacher Training on Early Identification Screening Tool Training Program sessions conducted in Male' region

The Department recently organized Teacher Training on Early Identification Screening Tool Training Program sessions conducted in Male' region. This two-day training initiative was designed specifically for pre-school educators within the Greater Male' Region, aiming to familiarize them with the screening tool developed as part of the early identification and intervention initiatives launched in 2019 under the LAMP project.

The training program was inaugurated by Minister of State for Education – Aishath Safoora. The closing ceremony was graced by the presence of Minister of State for Social and Family Development – Ahmed Athif.

The training covered not only the operational aspects of the screening tool but also included informative sessions to guide educators on effective teaching strategies for all students, with a particular emphasis on recognizing and addressing characteristics associated with diverse learning abilities. Moreover, inclusion-leading-teachers from schools within the Greater Male' Region, known for their best practices, shared valuable insights from their experiences.

A cohort of 30 pre-school teachers from the Greater Male' Region actively participated in this training program, which was expertly facilitated by the technical staff of the department, along with Early Identification TOT, Aishath Hashma - SEN Teacher, Huravee School,

The session on the Early Identification Screening Tool Training Program is scheduled to be conducted nationwide this year, with subsequent sessions planned for Fuvahmulah City.