I-Succeed Program Overview
- 1. I-Succeed Programme Tonya Pesco Head of Satellite Services Presentation to Schools Mail: P.O. Box 478527, Umm Suqeim, Dubai, UAE | Call: +971 4 301 1900| Web: www.tdcc.ae
- 2. What is I-Succeed? TDCC specialists working in partnership with teachers to improve the academic/social/emotional and behavioral health of children Designed to use positive language, to break the taboos associated with additional support Offers easy access for families to specialist support within the school environment Knowledgeable specialists with allocated time to support teachers with strategies for all children on the programme Helps schools to meet the KHDA requirements Focus on child skill development and helping each and every child to reach their full potential.
- 3. How does it work? Introductory information and questionnaire sent to parents Forms returned to school- Teacher completes a pre-referral form TDCC collects and analyzes data Feedback and recommendations are given to school & parents For those identified an assessment and a programme is developed with measurable goals and objectives A teacher meeting is arranged to discuss the programme and support to work on objectives in classroom environment.
- 4. Benefits for the Family Access to a range of specialist designed and run individual & group programmes. Including handwriting, language building, Exam Anxiety and subject based study groups The programme uses positive language for teacher, parent and child, reducing parental anxiety Weekly sessions for students with measureable outcomes, individualized evidence based therapy Teachers become more knowledgeable about student’s strengths and able to identify areas of concern A proactive and inclusive approach for parents that may have concerns A club-like and inclusive approach for all students
- 5. Benefits for the teacher Innovative way to engage parents and students Direct liaison with the specialist who can assist with classroom strategies to enhance the students learning. Early detection and support with overcoming developmental challenges that are impacting on the student Increasing student motivation to learn IEP, appropriate curriculum modification systems
- 6. How we support? A dedicated team that supports the school and family Direct intervention by Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language therapists Educational Psychologist and Behavioral specialist During and after school extra learning support groups Teacher support for classroom strategies and IEP’s Additional assistance for the school based Learning Support team
- 7. Additional Services We also offer:- • Educational Psychology assessments • Sensory Integration specialists • Auditory processing specialists • Behavior specialists • Academic specialists to support of students with learning difficulties • Individual and group learning support and study groups • Family counseling • Giftedness assessments • Early Intervention Nursery • Parental/Carer Workshops • Bespoke - Teacher Personal Development training courses • Expert specialist partners
Editor's Notes
- #2: TDCC opened doors to children April 2013. The co founders children had challenges, TDCC is a not for profit organisation and we have our Hibah fund that supports family that may not be able to access services because of cost. Our aim is to empower and unlock the potential of all children by advancing their learning and development through building skills and overcoming challenges. Hoping to shed the taboos associated with getting support. The i-succeed programme has been designed to offer support in the school environment. (new slide)
- #3: The key to the programme is the partnerships, the communication and support that therapist, teacher and parent can give to the child and each other. Building blocks analogy.
- #4: How does it work and how much extra workload is there if I refer. – Only one form. The inclusive approach to all children, some won’t, some that need Meetings can be 2 x 30 mins or 1 hour dependent on preference
- #5: The language used in the programme gives a more positive feeling. Gives parents opportunity to be involved from outset and not last resort. Will start to open communication for concerned parents. A range of programmes designed to support and develop.
- #8: Thank you for your time any questions