06/09/2026
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Ms. Feliza W. Balawan and Ms. Flordaliza M. Cadchan of Adiwang Integrated School actively participated in the Conduct of Capacity-Building and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Development Activities under the Special Needs Education (SNED) Program held on September 2โ4, 2026.
The three-day activity focused on strengthening the knowledge and pedagogical competencies of teachers and school personnel in providing responsive, inclusive, and appropriate educational support to learners with disabilities and other additional learning needs. The sessions included discussions on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Differentiated Instruction, and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Disability Perspective and Relevant Laws, policy anchors on Special Needs Education.
The discussion on Disability Perspective and Relevant Laws provided participants with a deeper understanding of disability, inclusion, learnersโ rights, and the legal foundations that support the provision of appropriate educational services and reasonable support for learners with disabilities. This helped reinforce the importance of viewing learners from an inclusive and rights-based perspective rather than focusing solely on their limitations.
The participants also gained knowledge and practical skills in IEP development, including its use as a systematic basis for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating appropriate educational interventions and support for learners with disabilities. The sessions likewise covered the Pre-Referral Process and appropriate educational, social, and behavioral approaches and interventions for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties (EBD).
Through active participation in the plenary discussions, orientation-workshops, breakout sessions, and sharing of experiences, Ms. Balawan and Ms. Cadchan gained valuable insights and practical strategies that can be applied in their respective classrooms and school practices. Their participation further strengthens Adiwang Integrated Schoolโs commitment to promoting inclusive, responsive, rights-based, and learner-centered education for all learners, particularly those with disabilities and additional learning needs.
๐ธโ๐ปFeliza W. Balawan