Support Teacher Program (SEND)
LEARN - WORK - DEVELOP
Educational initiative training graduates to help children in community integration. The program aims to change the concept of "shadow teacher" to "integration support specialist," qualified to support children in all aspects of social and academic life.
The Purpose and Scope of the Support Teacher Program (SEND)
The Support Teacher Program (SEND) is dedicated to building a strong foundation for educators who support students with special needs. Through comprehensive training and professional development, the program equips aspiring teachers with the knowledge and skills to create inclusive learning environments and empower them to make a positive impact on every child's success.
Going beyond training, the program offers ongoing support, mentorship, and continued learning opportunities. This holistic approach ensures program graduates are well-equipped for success. By providing employment opportunities, Zoud bridges the gap between qualified support teachers and educational institutions, fostering a future where every child has the chance to thrive.
Theoretical and practical lectures, led by a group of highly skilled and experienced trainers.
- Disabilities classifications & their characteristics
- Self-care skills
- Language and communication skills
- Behavioral management techniques
- Sensory processing
- Cognitive processing, working memory, and auditory memory and their impact on learning
- Play skills and leisure time utilization
- Gross motor and fine motor skills
- Managing individual sessions
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Meet the Lecturers
Mohamed Wagdy
CEO and owner of Zoud, is Egypt's only vision therapist with 23 years in Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration, trained under FCOVD Dr. Thorkild Rasmussen.
Shady Dawoud
Head of the Speech & Language Department at Zoud, certified Speech Therapist with 10 years of experience, holding certifications from ASHA, Talk Tools, & Ain Shams University.
Sarah Gargawy
Head of the Support Teacher Program at Zoud, holds a Pre-Master's in Special Education and a professional diploma in Learning Disabilities, with a degree from Helwan University.
Mahdy Hossam
Head of the OT Department at Zoud's Zayed branch, is an RBT therapist with degrees from Helwan University, currently pursuing a Master's in Special Education.
Scholarship Application Requirements
Several scholarships are available for those interested in joining the program. These scholarships cover 40% of the training program fees, with the following conditions:
- The applicant must hold a university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent).
- The applicant must pass an online interview with the program's technical director.
- The applicant must agree in writing to undergo a theoretical exam at the end of the training.
- The applicant must agree in writing to be employed as a support teacher under an annual paid contract upon completion of the training.
- The applicant must agree in writing to receive the training certificate only after completing the annual contract period with Zoud Center.
