Beyond Labels: Understanding 5Ds

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“Beyond Labels: Understanding 5Ds (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Developmental Aphasia)”
Date: 15th June – 19th June 2026

National and international policy frameworks such as the UNCRPD, 2006; RTE Act, 2009; RPWD Act, 2016; NEP 2020, and inclusive education initiatives under Samagra Shiksha strongly emphasise early identification, teacher preparedness, inclusive classrooms, and equitable educational opportunities for children with disabilities. However, there remains a significant gap in awareness and practical understanding among teachers, parents, school leaders, and communities regarding the identification and support of children with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD).
In this context, this five-day online training programme aims to build sensitivity, awareness, and practical capacity among stakeholders by focusing on classroom realities, early signs, emotional experiences of children and families, and inclusive education practices that can be implemented in diverse educational settings. This programme also seeks to promote empathy and dignity by reinforcing the understanding that children with SLD learn differently and require supportive, flexible, inclusive and equitable learning environments.

Objectives

By the end of the training programme, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the meaning and characteristics of Specific Learning Disabilities.
  2. Identify early signs of dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and developmental aphasia in children.
  3. Understand the emotional, academic, and social challenges faced by children and families.
  4. Develop empathy and positive attitudes towards children with SLD.
  5. Learn practical classroom strategies for addressing the needs of children with CWSN.
  6. Promote awareness and reduce stigma related to learning disabilities.
Who Can Participate?

Anybody and everyone interested in understanding about SLD can participate without any prior experience.

Programme Schedule

Dates: 15th June – 19th June 2026
Time: 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Day & Date Themes Experts List Video Link
Day 1 Monday
15 June 2026
Understanding Specific Learning Disabilities: The Invisible Disabilities
  1. Dr. Geet Oberoi, Founder, Orkids Foundation, Delhi
  2. Dr. Shyamala Dalvi, Head, Academy for Global Education Services, Thane, Maharashtra
Link
Day 2 Tuesday
16 June 2026
Dyslexia and Developmental Aphasia - When Language Becomes a Struggle
  1. Mr. Arun Fernandez, Founder and Managing Director, DLearners, Chennai
  2. Ms. Lalitha Ramanujan, Director, Alpha to Omega, Chennai
Day 3 Wednesday
17 June 2026
Dysgraphia and Dyspraxia - Beyond ‘Bad Handwriting’
  1. Ms Aditi Satish Moghe, Program Officer, Anjali Morris Foundation, Pune Maharashtra
  2. Ms. Lakshmi Krishna Kumar, Director, Sankalp NGO, Delhi
Day 4 Thursday
18 June 2026
Dyscalculia and ADHD- Understanding Mathematics and Attention Difficulties
  1. Dr. Apoorva Panshikar, Associate Professor and Head, Dept of Special Education SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
  2. Dr. Kavita Arora, Co-Founder and Director, Child First Mental Health Service, Delhi
Day 5 Friday
19 June 2026
Building Inclusive Schools for Children with SLD and ADHD
  1. Ms. Manju Shri, Founder Director, Aatman Academy, Mumbai
  2. Dr. Manisha Verma, Faculty Development & Research Centre (FDRC), AWES, Shankar Vihar
How to Participate?

Step 1: Registration
Registration Process (Pre-Commencement)Register yourself by clicking the link given: : https://forms.gle/V9VC5aAshfwuH7b1A

Scan the QR code to register:

Registration Closing date: 15th June 2026

Step 2: Watch Live Sessions: Participants should attend the training sessions, from 15th – 19th June 2026, during 12:45 pm to 01:45 pm on the following platforms:

PM eVidya DTH ISL 31

Note: No meeting link will be provided for attending the sessions

If you miss the live sessions, the session recordings will be available in the archive of the YouTube channels mentioned above.

Step 3: Participation in Quiz and Certification
An e-Certificate will be awarded to participants scoring 70% or higher. Please note only one attempt will be allowed.

Quiz Link : (Will be available from 19th June 2026)

Quiz Opening Date: 19th June, 2026 (Time 2:00 pm)

Quiz Closing Date - 5th July, 2026 (Time 11:59pm)

Certificates will be shared via email with successful participants. If the certificate is not found in your Inbox, please check your Spam/Junk folder. Queries regarding non-receipt of certificates will be addressed only after 30 days from the quiz closing date. Responses will be provided only to emails sent to: isl[dot]standardization[at]ciet[dot]nic[dot]in

Note: e-Certificates for successful participants will be distributed after the quiz closes, starting from 8th July 2026.

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