Another step towards inclusivity: Dubai’s rule on shadow teachers – ZAWYA

Another step towards inclusivity: Dubai’s rule on shadow teachers – ZAWYA

Now that Dubai's education authority has released the legal obligations of schools for inclusive education, parents of children of determination are hoping all academic institutions will be strongly monitored on how much they're charging for shadow teachers.. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) published the 'Directives and Guidelines for Inclusive Education' guidebook last week, which listed the legal requirements of schools.. Parents can either hire their own LSA or their school may hire one, but parents would still be required to pay an additional fee, besides the standard tuition fees, directly to the school.. "Over the years, we have amassed a debt paying for these extra fees.. Dubai private schools will be required to justify additional charges to parents of children of determination through individualised service agreements.. "Private schools across Dubai are required to provide the standard school service for students of determination as part of the provision provided through the school's standard tuition fee," the guidebook said.. any charging of additional fees, to fund educational provision for students of determination, can only take place through registering an individualised service agreement with the KHDA.. The individualised service agreement and the associated fee to parents can only be applied when