Component 2 of the INSPIRE project, INVESTING IN THE FUTURE, consists of two sub-components, Early Education and Inclusive Education.
a. Early Education
The Preschool Unit of MOE will continue to:
(i) oversee the implementation of the new standards;
(ii) oversee the establishment of model preschool classrooms and resource center;
(iii) develop community based programs and parent outreach on the Family Islands,
(iv) develop professional development initiatives;
(v) work on establishing the Government Assisted Program (GAP) for the Auxiliary Teacher Certificate training.
b. Inclusive Education
The Special Education Unit of MOE will continue to:
(i) work with the five demonstration schools in New Providence, Abaco and Exuma to ensure the embedding of current inclusive education practices;
(ii) develop a school culture supportive of innovation and improvement in instructional practices to increase student learning and meet the needs of diverse learners;
(iii) work on standards of practice for inclusive education;
(iv) orientation and training on the standards of practice;
(v) developing training initiatives for teachers, administrators and other stakeholders on inclusive education methodologies;
(vi) provide resources and support for teachers, school psychologists and language/speech therapists.
