CHANDIGARH–May 9, 2008: Many International and National Bodies in India such as UNESCO, UNICEF, WORLD BANK,ILO,MSJ&E, MHRD,MH-etc. are trying their level best to expand and propagate Early Intervention Programmes and Practices through their Policies and Programmes. Most active partners at National Level are MSJ&E and RCI under this Ministry .One Year regular Diploma In Early Childhood Special Education (DECSE-MR) is one such effort started by RCI and responsibility of the same is taken by Indian National Portage Association for the first time in North India since 2005.Two batches have been successfully completed and the job placements of the successful candidates is almost 100 percent.
IMPORTANCE OF DECSE (MR)
As per WHO figures 3% of Population is Mentally Retarded. Figures (Approx.) in India are :
Population of India is =100 crore.
Population of India who is mentally retarded is= 3 crores.
Population of India who is under 6 years is= 1 crore.
Early Educationists/special educators needed are = ten lacs, (10:1 ratio).
Early Educationists/special educators needed for additional borderline children are= 30 lacs .
This DECSE Course is an effort to prepare these 40 lac Early Interventionists who are almost negligible that are required in India(less than 1 percent ). So this Course is a much needed Course for Trained Manpower Development and has lot of job potentials.
ADMISSION SCHEDULE FOR VOCATIONAL / JOB-ORIENTED CORRESPONDENCE COURSES OF INPA
Course | Duration | Eligibility
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Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education (Mental Retardation)..
| Rehabilitation Council of India (GOI) approved one year Regular Special Educator’s Course with high job potentials. Last date for submission of application forms is 25th May, 2008 | 10 + 2 (At Least 2nd Div.) Onwards.. |
Certificate Course In Pre –School Education and Portage Classroom Management.
| Certification from IPA,USA and INPA, India (July to Dec 2008 ) | Graduation Onwards.. |
Certificate Courses in CCA, Toy-Making, & Joyful Learning, DTP, Secretariat Practices, ECCE (Nursery Teachers Training).
| 1 year National Institute of Open Schooling (GOI) approved Vocational Courses.. | Matriculation Onwards.. Admission open throughout the year |