Strengthening Support for Students with Dyslexia and Borderline Intelligence
Gradual Expansion from Early 1st and 10th Grades Next Year
Collaboration with Universities, Local Governments, and Regional Specialized Institutions
Jeong Geun-sik, Superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, approved the 'Seoul Learning Diagnosis and Healing Center' as the first official decision to support students facing difficulties such as dyslexia and borderline intelligence.
On the 18th, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education announced through a press release that it had approved the 'Basic Plan for the Seoul Learning Diagnosis and Healing Center' as the first official decision. The Seoul Learning Diagnosis and Healing Center (tentative name) aims to guarantee basic academic skills for all Seoul students by strengthening the diagnostic and support functions of the existing Seoul Regional Learning Assistance Centers. This was also a pledge made by Superintendent Jeong during his candidacy. The center provides in-depth diagnosis and customized support for students with basic academic skill issues who are difficult to support at school due to special factors such as dyslexia, developmental delays, and borderline intelligence.
Jeong Geun-sik, Superintendent of Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, is approving documents at the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education on the 18th. [Photo by Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education]
The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education plans to gradually enhance functions and expand projects by establishing a one-stop system based on in-depth diagnosis, customized support, and strengthened cooperation. First, 12 'Basic Academic Skills In-depth Diagnosis Teams' will be newly established at the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education and regional centers. Additionally, specific target grades will be designated for each special factor, and support will be provided to all students in those grades.
Furthermore, customized support will be strengthened for students with complex factors such as learning, psychological and emotional, relational issues, as well as special factors like dyslexia, developmental delays, and borderline intelligence. In addition, specialized programs to reduce regional educational disparities, such as university-linked Korean language learning support for students with migrant backgrounds and social adaptation and career education for high school students with borderline intelligence, will be operated in all educational support offices.
To transition to the Learning Diagnosis and Healing Center, cooperation with universities, local governments, and regional specialized institutions will also be strengthened. For this purpose, support consultative bodies by factor will be operated with university research institutes, local governments, and regional specialized institutions, and the 'Learning Assistance Network' will be expanded through training, counseling, and information provision for teachers and guardians.
Superintendent Jeong stated, "This first official approval symbolizes Seoul Education's commitment to eliminating educational disparities and guaranteeing basic academic skills for all students. Moving forward, we will actively support the realization of Seoul Education where all students can pursue their dreams and prepare for a happy future through cooperation centered on schools with universities and local institutions."
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