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VI Special Education Week 2023 to focus on access & equity

The 2023 Special Education Week being observed in the Virgin Islands (VI) from November 23, 2023, will be held under the theme, 'Accessibility and Equity: A spectrum of possibilities,' as part of a focus to bring access to education to all. Photo: GIS/Facebook
According to Permanent Secretary Dr. Marcia Potter, the aim of the Ministry of Education is to strengthen its human capital through professional development opportunities, all the while increasing access and ensuring that equity is provided for all students. Photo: VINO/File
According to Permanent Secretary Dr. Marcia Potter, the aim of the Ministry of Education is to strengthen its human capital through professional development opportunities, all the while increasing access and ensuring that equity is provided for all students. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 2023 Special Education Week being observed in the Virgin Islands (VI) from November 23, 2023, will be held under the theme, 'Accessibility and Equity: A spectrum of possibilities,' as part of a focus to bring access to education to all.

This is according to Permanent Secretary Dr. Marcia Potter who added that it is the aim of the Ministry of Education to strengthen its human capital through professional development opportunities, all the while increasing access and ensuring that equity is provided for all students.

Acting Chief Education Officer Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe said seven Special Education Teachers completed the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commonwealth of Learning Assistive Technology course in July.

The course, she said, is a course aimed at identifying and utilizing low-cost and low-tech devices to support the learning of students with special needs, also known as the Introduction to Assistive Technology.

 “We continue in the commitment to special education needs and the hope to bring more awareness to the public in the upcoming week, all the while supporting the community of those with special needs,” Ms Crabbe detailed.

The week of activities is as follows:

Monday November 27, 2023 - Special Education Week Commences

Monday November 27, 2023 - Friday December 1, 2023 - Special Education Myth and Fact Special on the Government of the Virgin Islands Facebook page.

Tuesday November 28, 2023 - Schools engage in activities; Panel discussion

Wednesday November 29, 2023 - Special Education Word Recognition and General Knowledge Contest.

Thursday November 30, 2023 - Special Education Video Highlights on the Government of the Virgin Islands Facebook page.

Friday December 1, 2023 - Fun Night: Equity for all event at Cedar International School from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

7 Responses to “VI Special Education Week 2023 to focus on access & equity”

  • Asking For Myself (25/11/2023, 12:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is the PS back!
  • Lawd (25/11/2023, 12:08) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    This pic with Potter cracks me up... she needs some professional pics
  • vex (25/11/2023, 13:02) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    The minister is jamming this never happened under funny man
    • On the Inside (26/11/2023, 09:57) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      I agree that this is a good initiative. However, the current minister is nowhere close to being as supportive to differently abled persons as the former minister to whom refer. That’s a fact!
  • Norris Turnbull (25/11/2023, 14:35) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is imperative and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that every child in the bvi feels safe and valued especially once in our education system
  • ................................. (25/11/2023, 14:38) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    When we support and save children with special needs we support and save a community.
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