The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) is tasked with providing specialized training, resources, and support to enhance education for children with special needs in Kenya. Functions Of Kenya Institute of Special Education. Here are its key functions:
- Teacher Training: KISE conducts teacher training programs for educating children with special needs and disabilities.
- In-Service Courses: It offers in-service training for personnel in all areas of special needs education.
- Correspondence Courses: KISE prepares and administers correspondence courses for special education professionals.
- Assessment Centre: The institute runs an educational and psychological assessment center, training teachers for work with special needs students.
- Orientation & Mobility Training: KISE operates a centre focused on orientation and mobility training for demonstration purposes.
- Integration and Inclusion Unit: It operates a model training unit to promote the inclusion of children with special needs in mainstream schools.
- Preschool Training Department: KISE has a preschool department for training and early stimulation of young children with special needs.
- Public Resource Centre: It functions as a resource center for public information on disabilities.
- Documentation and Resource Centre: The institute maintains a documentation center for resources on special needs education.
- Research: KISE conducts research related to special needs education to inform best practices.
- Materials and Equipment Production: It designs, produces, repairs, and assembles specialized materials and equipment for persons with disabilities.
- Government Advisory: KISE advises the government on issues concerning special needs and disabilities. Functions Of Kenya Institute of Special Education
Contact Information for KISE
- Phone: +254724 269 505, 020 8007977
- Email: [email protected]
- Location: Kasarani, Thika Superhighway Exit 8, Off Kasarani-Mwiki Rd
