From January next year, eligible students in specialised independent schools who suffer from dyslexia will be able to receive subsidies when they take part in the remediation programme conducted by the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS).
Minister of State for Education Sim Ann told Parliament yesterday that specialised schools, which offer a customised curriculum for students with an aptitude in mathematics, science, sports and other areas, are a recent development in Singapore's education landscape.
"Currently, there are a few students in (these schools) attending the DAS' remediation. We have worked with the schools to provide school-based financial assistance for students in need," she said.
Ms Sim was responding to Bishan - Toa Payoh GRC MP Hri Kumar Nair's questions as to why students in the schools were excluded from subsidies available to other students, and whether MOE would review that policy.
Thoughts:
- I'm not too sure, but Dyslexia and Autism seemed to have strong backing/ support and higher level of awareness as a learning and behavioural disability. Would this have an impact on shifting spotlight away the other types of disabilities? What about mental health issues too? These are harder to tackle problems which not many agencies/ Government is looking at.
Thoughts anyone?
Yours,
Something Small Thinking Big
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