Kohima, October 10 (MExN): An online training programme on ‘school leadership for inclusive education’ was held for all the heads of registered institutions under Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE), Kohima on October 10. It was a two hour session, covering topics on inclusion and inclusive education from a school leader’s perspective, the board stated in a press release. A total of 407 heads of institutions participated in the training programme.
Inclusive education is a transformative approach that recognizes and values the diversity of learners, ensuring that every individual, regardless of their background, abilities or characteristics receives equitable opportunities to learn and thrive within the educational system. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 strongly emphasizes inclusive education as a cornerstone for educational reforms, aiming to foster an inclusive society that nurtures the potential of every learner, the board stated.
Ummeed Child Development Centre (Ummeed CDC) and Keystone Education Society collaboratively were the resource agencies for the session.
Ummeed Child Development Centre, a non-profit organization is one of the Country’s leading NGOs, much respected for its work in the field of children with disabilities.
Keystone Education Society is also a non-profit organization which works to facilitate inclusion in educational institutions by providing special education needs support to students with learning disabilities. It aims to provide equal learning opportunities for diverse learners with diverse skills, abilities and backgrounds.
the resource persons highlighted inclusivity and inclusive education with relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes that are necessary to be an inclusive school leader. The session emphasized that inclusion is a shared commitment to ensuring education for all. Difficulties and challenges faced by the schools were raised and discussed. “With active participation from all, the meeting was fruitful and concluded with a collective call to all to collaborate and achieve inclusivity in education,” NBSE stated.
