The project had a number of targets: 1. to increase the capacity of the school administration, inclusive education methodological coordinators and development centre methodologists to support teachers and parents from other educational institutions 2. to increase teachers' knowledge of special and inclusive pedagogy, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic 3. to improve teachers' knowledge of the use of different approaches and methods within the limits of the subjects and the use of cross-curricular links to raise pupils' competences 4. teachers to acquire knowledge of the principles of universal design of the school environment, improving the well-being of children and teachers, creating an environment that is acceptable and safe for all 5. to increase the level of purposeful and thoughtful use of technology in the school at all levels, including administration, teachers, students, parents
Valmiera Gauja krasta Secondary School - Development Centre is an educational institution that provides methodological support and assistance to educators and support persons on working with children and children with hearing and mental disabilities, offers individual consultations and classes for developing hearing perception and pronunciation. Seminars, courses, lectures, lesson observations, exchanges, conferences and support groups are also organised for teachers and parents of children in mainstream schools. The school offers the possibility of hearing tests and consultations with specialists in the hearing centre. The range of methodological materials in special education is regularly updated and offered to schools. The project covers both programmes implemented by the school. The aim of the project is to improve the quality of the teaching staff and to raise the level of competences required for their work. Planned activities: - attendance at structured courses in line with the school's devedevelopment needs - integrating the acquired knowledge, skills and competences into daily work.