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Smile Extension Project

Background

  • The Institute of Special Needs and Inclusive Education at The Education University of Hong Kong previously implemented the "Jockey Club SMILE project," funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, from 2013 to 2016, supporting 145 primary and secondary schools in providing inclusive education services.

  • The support services positively impacted the development of inclusive education in schools and were well-received by frontline teachers. Although the funding program has ended, the institute continues to provide services through other funding projects on a self-financing basis to further promote the development of inclusive education in Hong Kong.

 

Purpose

  • To provide opportunities for local primary and secondary schools to partner with The Education University of Hong Kong, promoting the development of inclusive education through professional support and knowledge transfer.

  • To establish a cross-school learning community through professional exchanges and research practices within the community, expanding educational work that addresses individual student differences.

 

Service Overview

  • Specific instructors are arranged to provide on-site support, with the content tailored to the needs of the school.

  • The newly launched "Smile Extension Project" includes regular teacher professional development, curriculum adaptation, co-planning, and classroom observations, as well as innovative elements such as overseas visits and exchanges in collaboration with schools through our professional network.

  • Participating schools will also have priority access to various special education seminars held by the institute.

 

Download the Leaflet and Reply Slip (Chinese version only)

Service Scope

Teacher training / School development days

Review the effectiveness of Student Support Team (SST)

Curriculum adaptation / Co-planning

Improving teaching effectiveness through classroom observations and post-class discussions

Training for teaching assistants

Curriculum adaptation that accommodates diverse learning needs

Parent training

Other projects related to special learning needs

Case study

 

 

 Support Service Model

Comprehensive support service (Fee: $60,000)

Single support service (Hourly rate: $3,000, minimum of 2 hours)

  • Providing no less than 30 hours of on-site service to schools each year
  • Different support focuses tailored to school needs, such as curriculum adaptation, enhancing teaching effectiveness, professional development for staff, and student case study. 
    • Priority participation in various special education seminars organized by the institute
    • Participation in parent training courses organized by the institute (30 hours)
    • Arrangements for visits to institutions or facilities related to special education
    • After-school learning support provided by student teachers from the university for special education students
    • Professional development guidance for your school’s special education support team and coordinator (SENCO)
  • Single services based on school needs, such as lectures, workshops or parent training
  • Opportunities to be invited to various special education seminars organized by the institute

Inquiries and Applications

For inquiries, please contact our staff:
Phone:     2948 7763
Email:       isnie@eduhk.hk
Address:  10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, The Education University of Hong Kong,

                   D1-G/F-05, Institute of Special Needs and Inclusive Education
Fax:           2948 7993