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Counselling and Special Education - A.B.L.E DEPARTMENT

A.B.L.E DEPARTMENT

The ISWK [Cambridge] Counselling and Special Education department (A.B.L.E.) advocates the motto "A child's mental health is equally important as their grades".

Schools can offer an ideal context for prevention, intervention, positive development, and collaboration between school and families, which is very crucial for a comprehensive approach to safe and successful schools. With the help of trained counselors on campus, our students have the opportunity to discuss mental health in a safe and understanding space.

The department focuses on the overall wellbeing of students experiencing academic difficulties or any kind of personal, behavioural and socio-emotional challenges. Counselling and Guidance is given to students, parents and teachers according to different needs of students’ developmental stages. Our counsellors aim at improving the cognitive skills and boosting self confidence in students for their higher achievements.

Students with special educational needs are accommodated with various support measures like shadow parenting, remedial education and IGCSE exam provisions to promote inclusive education.

Career guidance is also provided as a key function of secondary school to prepare students’ transition towards future career prospects successfully.

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Rashmi Patankar

Mrs. Rashmi Patankar

Dept. Head Special Educator

"Calm and composed, that's who I am. Very passionate about working and striving for the best for All children at school. I love to read, travel and nurture my little green garden."

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Avni Ved Ashar

Counselor

"I beive every child has the potential to fulfill their dreams. I help them grow in to the people they want to be. You can count on me everything you need a friend and I'll be there."

     

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Shamita Anchan

Special Educator

"Passionate about facilitating children to achieve their goals to the best of their abilities.ISWK is an inclusive school here to Assist & groom children to be Confident, Optimistic & Happy individuals."

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Neha Susan Cherian

Counsellor

"A true friend and an ardent music lover. I'd love to give you the confidence to be whoever you want to be and you always count on me.."

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Rohini Swaminathan

Counselor

"Fun loving, animal lover and obsessed with makeup. Talk less and observe more is my mantra"

Services : Counseling and Guidance

The A.B.L.E team consists of 4 Counsellors, 2 special Educators and 1 Speech and Language Therapist.

Some children experience difficulties in school, ranging from physical differences, problems with concentration, learning, speech, language, and perception to problems with behaviour and/or making and keeping friends. These difficulties may be due to one or more of the following:

Children with such special needs are usually entitled to receive additional services or accommodations at schools. To support their ability to learn in school, the A.B.L.E team is here to offer their services.

As a parent, you may request an evaluation of your child to determine any needs for special education and/or related services. The evaluation may include informal psychological and educational testing, a speech and language evaluation, and a behavioural analysis.

At present our ‘A.B.L.E ‘team is providing Individual Counselling sessions,Social emotional Learning (SEL), Remedial Sessions, Speech and Language Sessions and Informal Testing for Learning Difficulties from Grade Pre-K to Grade 10.

  • COUNSELING - Behavioural, social - emotional
  • REMEDIALS - Children who have learning needs
  • LANGUAGE & SPEECH ASSESSMENT AND THERAPY
  • INFORMAL ASSESSMENTS - Learning difficulties
  • CAREER COUNSELING

Procedure

  • Fill the Referral form available on the school website ..
    Either the parent or the teacher can fill out the referral form. There is also an option of self-referral for students in Senior School, wherein they can refer themselves.
  • The referred case will be taken up by a counsellor/special educator/speech therapist based on the need and concern.
  • A meeting will be arranged with the parent and classroom observations made on the child. Feedback will be taken from the class and subject teachers.
  • If required, informal testing/ evaluation will be carried out.
  • Follow up meetings will be arranged with the parent for the further course of action, based on the informal testing and observations.
  • Parents have to fill a CONSENT FORM for the same, if they agree to avail the services from the A.B.L.E team.
  • An IEP/follow up programme will be created by the counsellor/speech therapist/special educator and monthly updates will be provided.

GOOGLE FORM LINKS

Counseling / Special Needs Referral - https://forms.gle/WHABkTh9HcwBtZuq9

Student/Self-Referral Form - https://forms.gle/ucHMtberDhuBqQnr6

Feedback Form for Counselors/special Educators - https://forms.gle/F9zuBmLW1XzeefCZ8

Updates and Upcoming Events

The department conducts various awareness programs for students, teachers and parents throughout the year. The links and the information will be updated regularly here.

JUNE 2020 - FORGIVENESS DAY VIDEO CHALLENGE

During the month of June 2020, the team conducted an awareness on Forgiveness Day and its importance for Grade 9 and 10.
Students were asked to create a video talking about the ‘What forgiveness means to them’ and ‘How it is important.’
The winners videos are available for viewing on the link - Click to View Video

JULY - AUGUST 2020 - LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION

The students were asked to come up with a unique design for the Counseling and Special education Department.
The Department was renamed as A.B.L.E.
The winners of the subcategory can be viewed on the link - Click to View Video

Upcoming Event

OCTOBER 2020 - MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

October 11,2020- October 15,2020

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Office Info

ISWK [Cambridge] School

Next to ISWK Primary School, Wadi Kabir, P.O. Box 1233, Postal Code: 117, Al Wadi Al Kabir, Sultanate of Oman

(968) 90122012, (968) 22356050

info@iswki.org

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