Special needs, counselling among new specialised programmes to be offered by CPCE – Parag

The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) has expanded its curriculum to include several new specialised programmes aimed at strengthening teacher training and promoting inclusive education.

Minister of Education, Sonia Parag, announced on Friday during CPCE’s graduation ceremony held at the National Stadium, Providence, where 1,345 teachers graduated.

For the first time, CPCE will offer new subject-specific training for secondary school teachers in Geography, History, Chemistry, Physics, French, and Portuguese.

Additionally, the college has introduced a one-year Health and Family Life Education programme tailored for guidance and counselling officers, and a six-week training course for parents of children with special needs.

“These new programmes are part of our broader efforts to ensure that every classroom is equipped with well-trained, well-rounded teachers,” Minister Parag said, noting that approximately 68 percent of teachers nationwide are now trained, up from previous years.

The Minister emphasised that the new initiatives reflect government’s commitment to building a world-class education system.
“We are making strides, and we are most certain that we are moving towards world-class education,” she said.