Lucknow. Special schools are being run in Uttar Pradesh to connect disabled children with the mainstream of education and make them self-reliant. In these schools, arrangements have been made for education along with training according to the needs and abilities of the children. At present 1,464 students are studying in 21 special schools of the state.
Special education through effort, prompting, affection and touch
Keeping in mind the different needs of disabled children, four categories of special schools are run in the state. These include government school 'Prayas' for physically challenged children, 'Sanket' for deaf and dumb students, 'Mamta' for boys and girls with intellectual disability and 'Sparsh' school for visually impaired students. Here students are given education and training as per their need and ability.
16 special schools got ISO certification
Modern facilities have been developed to improve the quality of teaching and training in special schools. Out of 21 schools of the department, 16 have received ISO certification for teaching-training system and campus management. Education from primary to secondary level is being provided in these schools. The facility of smart classes has also been developed with the aim of providing technology based education to the students.
Through these efforts, disabled students are getting the opportunity to learn as per their interest and ability. The focus is on boosting their confidence, skills and educational development through modern educational facilities and specialized training.
Tailor-made educational system
Director of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Rajesh Kumar Singh said that 1,464 students are studying in 21 special schools run in the state. According to the disabilities and needs of the children, special education arrangements have been made through Prayas, Sanket, Mamta and Sparsh schools. Students are also being connected to modern technology through smart classes. He said that the government's effort is to provide better education and training to disabled children and move them towards self-reliance.