Saint Mary’s Orthodox College is among the first Schools in Lebanon to develop a specialized
department whose mission is to create an inclusive environment. The Learning Support
Department caters for learners who experience a wide range of difficulties such as learning
disorders, ADHD, Autism, language disorders, and behavioral problems. Furthermore, the
department provides equal learning opportunities for all children and adolescents. Once the
assessment and intervention plan is constructed, learners benefit from the department’s
services through either one on one pull out sessions or small homogenous groups. When
needed, assistance in the classroom is also provided. The department also tailors the needed
adaptations, modification, and accommodations for each learner based on their needs within
the regular classroom.It also provides individualized supporting
sessions whenever necessary, as well as the adequate modification of the curriculum and the
assessment tools.
As for learners with special needs, such as those with speech delay, language difficulties,
and psycho-motor deficiencies, a group of professional multi-disciplinary educators and
therapists looks after their needs. They work to provide a suitable educational atmosphere
within a normal classroom setting, which helps learners develop their abilities to grasp
knowledge and improve their social inclusion, until they reach the best level of
independency and self-satisfaction.
On the other hand, and based on class capacity, our school welcomes learners with physical
disabilities and provides whatever is necessary so that they won’t encounter an obstacle
that might stop them from continuing their education within normal classes.
