The Special Education sub-sector in Saint Lucia sought to find wholesome solutions to a wide range of issues currently affecting the sector, when it hosted a National Training Seminar in Special Education at the Finance Administration Centre in Point Seraphine.

The activity was held under the theme “Facing the Challenge with Effective Behavior Solutions.” It aimed to train persons who care for learners with challenging behaviors, and to provide support in a manner that preserves human dignity, while maximizing opportunities for achievement and self-governance.

The seminar consisted of two days of training for all teachers supporting learners with Special Educational needs. These included teachers at Special schools, as well as Special-Ed teachers in mainstream schools. A small group of parents were also in attendance, as potential beneficiaries of the training that teachers will receive for continuity of behavior management.