SPED teachers to receive scholarship
MANILA, Philippines - Some 30 special education teachers handling children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from across the country will have the chance to complete their scholarship program and update their skills on current trends in ASD. The 2012 scholarship program for Special Education (SPED) teachers handling children with ASD will run from April 10 to May 5 at the Philippine Normal University in Manila.?
Education Secretary Armin Luistro said that the scholarship program is in support of the department’s thrust to improve the quality of education for children with ASD.??“We want to provide our teacher-scholars with knowledge and skills on various educational programs and keep them apace with advances in research and interventions for special learners,” Luistro said.??DepEd is a signatory to the United Nations-initiated Education For All (EFA) campaign, which aims to ensure quality basic education accessible to all learners.
DepEd is currently implementing programs that embrace all kinds of learners under its inclusive education campaign.
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