THE Regional Education Department of Region Three has launched a groundbreaking four-day Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) training workshop, the first of its kind in the region.
This initiative, a joint effort between the Ministry of Education’s SEND Unit and the Guyana Council for Disabilities, aims to equip educators with the skills necessary to enhance learning outcomes for students with SEND.

Six SEND teachers and several students are actively participating in the workshop, which focuses on critical areas of special education, including visual impairments, physical disabilities and learning disabilities. The training covers essential topics such as reading and writing Braille, managing behavioural challenges, and providing support to students with physical disabilities.

The workshop offers specialised instruction, enabling teachers to better understand the unique needs of SEND students and how to effectively identify and support them within classroom settings.
This first-of-its-kind initiative in Region Three is a significant step forward in advancing inclusive education in Guyana, highlighting the commitment to ensuring that all students, regardless of their disabilities, receive the support they need to succeed.