Principal of LEPL Kutaisi #12 Public School Creating more inclusive educational environment and learning opportunities in schools Natia Sulava Principal of LEPL Kutaisi #12 Public School
About Kutaisi #12 public school School has started alterations towards inclusive education since 2008 At school there study 30 pupils with SEN Pupils are seeded according to their age and are assessed by a multidisciplinary group Individual instructional plans are compiled Coordinator of inclusive education and 3 special teachers lead meetings of the multidisciplinary group
Problems of accepting at school people different from others: Parents of other pupils object to and do not like the idea of their children learning with SEN pupils Resources which teachers find useful when working with SEN pupils at primary and secondary stages are non-existent
Measures taken at school for changing intolerant culture Training teachers in strategies of working with SEN pupils (workshops and discussions) Introducing SEN issues to parents with caution during meetings and group hours Informing parents (informal meetings, excursions) Fun games – “Marketing” for math lessons School events with SEN pupil involvement Doing motor skill exercises in a resource room for developing everyday skills and habits (buttoning, zipping, fastening, etc.) in pupils with SEN School square pupils look after and using it as a resource for biology teachers Physical education lessons conducted with resources specifically for SEN pupils’ needs Model of Paralympics at school
Meetings with teachers
Activities with SEN pupils
Activities with SEN pupils
Activities with SEN pupils
Activities with SEN pupils
Developing motor skills
Events
Paralympics
Extra-curricular activities
SEN pupils’ activities and involvement
Measures taken for management and monitoring Resource provision Analysis of results interviewing Cooperation in a team Identifying problems Sharing experience Support and encouragement Partner relationships Organizing workshop Benevolent environment
Investment analysis Acceptance of people different from others in school life has increased School community has become more tolerant SEN pupils have integrated into school environment Achievements of pupils with SEN have improved Strategies of working with SEN pupils and collaborative culture have been refined
Thanks for attention! Natia Sulava- LEPL Kutaisi #12 public school principal email - natiasulava45@gmail.com Mobile tel. - 577 27 75 12