FROM FEB. 12 TO 15, THE DRAFT POLICY WILL BE PRESENTED FOR NATIONAL COMMENT. NATIONALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE.
The Ministry of Education, through the Education Quality Improvement Project (EQuIP), has undertaken the Development of a Special Needs Education Policy for Saint Lucia. This exercise is consistent with the Ministry’s overarching goal of developing an education system that is inclusive – one that provides all learners with equitable access to education, irrespective of ability or circumstance.
The development of this Special Needs Education Policy is in alignment with the Ministry of Education’s ongoing revision of Saint Lucia’s Education Act, and speaks to the overall commitment to the development of an education sector that adequately caters to all learners through sound policy and legislation.
From Monday, February 12, 2024 to Thursday, February 15, 2024 the draft Special Needs Education Policy for Saint Lucia will be presented for national comment. To broaden the opportunity for national participation, each District consultation is presented virtually via Zoom. Nationals are encouraged to participate in the virtual consultation slated for the respective Education Districts, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, on the following dates:
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Date (2024)
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Education District
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Time
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Schools/facilities where live streaming will be available to community members who are unable to access this meeting from home.
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February 12
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Districts I and II
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6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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La Guerre Combined
Monchy Combined
Patricia D. James Secondary
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February 13
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Districts III and IV
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6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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R. C. Boys Primary
Anse La Raye Primary
Roseau Combined
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February 14
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Districts V and VI
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6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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Micoud Secondary
Dennery Primary
Beanefield Comprehensive
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February 15
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Districts VII and VIII
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6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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Choiseul Secondary
Laborie Girls Primary
Soufriere Primary
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N. B. Livestreaming of each Education District consultation will be available to community members who are unable to follow at home at the locations presented in the final column above.
Zoom Link
The link to this consultation is available to the public via the social media platform(s) of the following agencies:
- Education Quality Improvement Project (EQuIP)
- Ministry of Education
- Government of Saint Lucia
- Daher Broadcasting Service (DBS)
Access to the Draft Special Needs Education Policy
The draft Special Needs Education Policy is available to the public via the websites and/or social media platforms of the following:
- Education Quality Improvement Project (EQuIP)
- Ministry of Education
- Government of Saint Lucia
- Daher Broadcasting Service (DBS)
Media Coverage
All District consultations will be aired on:
- the National Television Network (NTN); GOSL social media platforms.
- Daher Broadcasting Service (DBS) social media platforms.
- Education Quality Improvement Project (EQuIP) Facebook page.
- Ministry of Education Facebook page.
Be sure to join this important discussion. See you there!