Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Educational Programs: Developing curricula and study plans for special education in line with the characteristics of students with disabilities


The Ministry of Education has presented study plans and developed educational programs for students with disabilities in preparation for the new academic year, as they were aligned with the new study plans for general education, in order to achieve for students with disabilities a quality, equitable and inclusive education, enhance lifelong learning opportunities, meet their educational needs, and improve their learning outcomes. To achieve the goals of Vision 2030.

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Educational Programs, Dr. Maha Al-Sulaiman, said: “The Ministry has completed work on developing study plans for special education in line with the characteristics of students with disabilities, by adding new subjects (English language – digital skills – social studies – physical education – self-defense). Including sign language in the family education curriculum and life skills for all educational levels in general education, and classes, in addition to activity and vocational training classes, as well as adding my school’s Quran activity to the study plans for special education in line with the characteristics of students with disabilities.Emphasizing that the development and change witnessed by special education and its programs will contribute to increasing learning opportunities and improving its outcomes for students with disabilities, investing the hours of the school day, and achieving positive outcomes in their education in terms of increasing learning opportunities and improving students’ performance in various academic subjects, as well as increasing Opportunities for them to acquire professional skills, in line with the requirements of the current era, to qualify them for the labor market and to make them productive members of society.

The Undersecretary for Educational Programs added that the study plan for the next academic year included updating plans, programs and operational models for returning to schools, in line with the characteristics and characteristics of students with disabilities in schools, centers and institutes of special education, and students of integration in public schools, noting that the beginning of the academic year coincides with Starting to determine the eligibility and appropriate educational environments for students of special education through the processes of diagnosis, evaluation and observation, providing awareness programs for families and parents, and ensuring that students with disabilities meet all their material and moral requirements, for a successful start of a new academic year.

Dr. Maha Al-Sulaiman pointed out that the specialized teams and committees in the Ministry of Education continue to follow up the launch of the new academic year 1443 AH with the educational administrations; To facilitate a successful launch for students of special education, by starting work to finish the various school equipment and buildings for all institutes, centers and programs and transferring books and educational courses to their offices and schools.

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