If not addressed early, language disorders can develop into life-long impediments, as well as create and/or exacerbate learning disabilities. Kindergarten and first-grade teachers play a key role in ensuring that children acquire the preliminary skills needed for reading and writing. WA is working to build the capacities of teachers in the early detection of learning disorders, and enabling them to intervene to addressing of minor difficulties and prevent them developing into potential disorders.
This project will upgrade the skills of 15 first-grade teachers from six different schools, 10 Elementary School Counsellors and 13 KG teachers from six KGs in the Palestinian refugee camps in South Lebanon. These counsellors and teachers work with 800 young children who will benefit from this project this year.
