Bangladesh and the United States launched a five-year $18 million inclusive education project named “Shobai Miley Shikhi” on Sunday, reports UNB.
US Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Kathryn D. Stevens joined the Secretary of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME) Farid Ahmed, Director General of the Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) Shah Rezwan Hayat at the launching event.
The new five-year project will improve learning opportunities for students in primary school and focus on those with disabilities or special needs.
With a goal of creating a more inclusive education system, the USAID’s ‘Shobai Miley Shikhi’ project will train teachers to improve their skills in reaching students of all abilities in the classroom and provide specialized learning materials.
The new project will engage parents, communities, and advocacy organizations for persons with disabilities to alleviate some of the unique challenges affecting students with special needs.
The program will also strive to reduce stigma towards students with disabilities and to help special-needs children position themselves to complete their education.
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