Services

7-15 years of Mild & Moderate level of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities are admitted in this institution. Their admission will be confirmed based on the results / reports of the screening test which include medical, psychological (Intelligent Quotient & temperaments), and other academic reports.

Division of Classes

Based on the Age, Abilities, IQ Level
and Need of Children’s classes are
divided as follows

Teaching Learning Pedagogy

Special Education

Special education is the education of students with special needs in a way that addresses their individual differences and needs. Common special needs include physical disabilities ( motor impairments ), communication challenges, learning difficulties, emotional and behavioral disorders and developmental disorders. Students with these kinds of special needs are likely to benefit from special educational services, different approaches to teaching and the use of modern technology. Based on the screening test report and the current level of functioning, the institution follows an IEP ( Individualized Education Program ) and group teaching with a 1 : 8 teacher-student ratio, respectively. The institution also provides naturalistic training. Children with multiple disabilities need to be provided with speech therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy to rectify their deficits.

Testing and Evaluation

Students are assessed periodically in loco motor skills, activities of daily living skills, language skills, functional academics such as reading, writing and arithmetic, domestic skills, pre7 vocational skills and other personality skills. All these skills are evaluated by using FACP checklist, Teacher made checklists and other standardized assessment scales.

Planning & Re planning

Based on the performance of the children, a comprehensive plan will be prepared by special educators and discussed with parents for long term and short-term, yearly and term plan. Promotion will be given when the child achieves more than 80%- 100% in the given skills. Re-planning is also done at the end of each cycle.

Facilities provided to the students at a glance / special features of the school

Special Education
Habilitation services
Therapeutically Intervention
Behavioural modification & Other psychological intervention.
Medical management & treatment through reputed hospital in Madurai ( Vadamalayan Hospitals )
Sex Education
Sports & Games
Recreational Events ( Movie, Dance, Music, Art & Craft )
Pre-Vocational, Skill Development and on job Training.
Open Employment & Job Placement and Sheltered Workshop.
Trekking
Field visits - Paddy, Sugarcane & other cultivation fields
Industrial Visits – Aavin, Sugar Factory, Oil, Mango Juice, Toyota Car and others
Spatial Orientation - Hill place, Sea, Water Falls and others
Educational Trip – Library, Vegetable Market, Groceries Shop, Park, Mal and Other

According to the children’s interests and abilities, they get training in various sports and games events. The Special Olympics is an international organization that conducts multi-sport and international sports events for all disabled children throughout the year. Our school has achieved many laurels in this Special Olympic sports. A few of the achievements of our school are as follows:

Few achievements of our school are as follows

Sl. No	Name of the Student	Event(s) Name	Award	Title	Year
01	P. Robert Dinakaran	Track & Field 200 mts – Running 400 mts – Running 100 × 4 Relay	Won 3 Gold Medals and won Best Men Athlete in India	National Level	1998, Chandigarh
02	M. Rupchand	Track & Field 100 mts – Running Standing Long Jump	Won 1 Gold & 1 Silver Medals	National Level	1998, Chandigarh
03	G. Karthik	Track & Field 200 mts – Running	Won 1 Bronze Medal	National Level	1998, Chandigarh
04	P. Robert Dinakaran	Floor Hockey Team Event	Represented Indian Team	Inter National Level	2002, Japan
05	B. Dinesh	Basket Ball	Won Gold Medal	National Level	2009, Chandigarh
06	P. Robert Dinakaran	Badminton	Won Gold Medal	National Level	2009, Rajasthan
07	N. Yuvaraj	Track & Field 200 mts – Running 400 mts – Running	Won 1 Gold Medal	National Level	2010, Anthapur, Andhra Pradesh
08	J. Jones Merlin	Track & Field 200 mts – Running 400 mts – Running	Won 1 Gold Medal	National Level	2010, Anthapur, Andhra Pradesh
09	T. Arun	Track & Field 200 mts – Running 400 mts – Running	Won 1 Silver Medal	National Level	2010, Anthapur, Andhra Pradesh
10	R. Gokul	Cycling 500 Mts 1 KM	Won 2 Gold Medals	State Level	2010, Coimbatore

Parents who do not have an adequate knowledge about intellectual disabilities are often misguided by relatives, society and even doctors. As a result parents bring them to us with a chief compliant of scholastic difficulty. In such cases, we identify the children by using a few screening tests and other parameters. After identification, guidance will be given to the parents to admit their children to other special schools or institutions having similar facilities and provisions, as we cannot admit all the children who come for admission.

LIFT is a unit that serves as a window for creating open employment opportunities in private sector for adult students with mild-level learning disabilities who are educated in our special education stream. They are placed in private sector including corporate companies and industries.9 Their age should not be less than 18.They are given on-the job-training and follow up periodically. Their salaries are kept in a separate bank account and are jointly operated by the Guardian and the headmaster of the school. LIFT has a unique aim of making them independent by creating meaningful and dignified job opportunities leading to economic independence.

Achievements

This institution mainly focuses on the holistic development of the individuals. It includes physical, psychological, emotional, social and moral well being of the individuals. The management, teaching and non-teaching staff work with commitment and dedication to optimize the full potential and capabilities of the persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a mark of their diligent work and co-operation, this institution has placed six of its children in private companies. Through their continuous effort, they have instilled self - esteem, confidence and workmanship in the minds of these disabled children. They are now christened as special employees. Their success stories are as follow :

Their success stories are as follow :

1. Open Employment in Private and Government Departments

Sl. No	Name of the Special Employee	Date of Joining	Working Spot	Nature of Job
01.	B. Nagavel	05-12-2005	M/s.Kalyani Motors ( P ) Ltd., Madurai	In charge Two Wheeler Spare Parts Section – Honda Two Wheeler
02.	S. Karthikeyan	05-12-2006	M/s.Annai Teresa Institution, Madurai	Office Assistance
03.	B. Dinesh	01-12-2009	M/s.The Professional Couriers, Madurai	Assistant Manifest-Department
04.	G. Narmadha	01-12-2009	C.S.I. Jeyaraj Annapackiyam College of Nursing Madurai.	Library Assistant
05.	S. Rajarajan	01-12-2009	M/s.The Professional Couriers, Madurai	Assistant Manifest-Department
06.	J. Karthik	01-02-2010	M/s.Soloamali Motors, Madurai	Assistant – Four Wheeler Spare Parts Section – Force Motors
07.	P. Robert Dinakaran	11-11-2011	Bethshan Special School Madurai	Office Assistant
08.	A. Hepshiba	2012	Bethshan Special School Madurai	Care Taker
09.	A. Rajesh	2012	M/s. Kannan Departmental Store, Madurai	Assistant – Sales
10.	M. Gowtham	2013	M/s.Kalyani Motors ( P ) Ltd., Madurai	Assistant Honda Generator
11.	S. Rajkumar	2014	M/s.Kalyani Motors ( P ) Ltd., Madurai	Assistant Honda Two Wheeler
12.	C. Sandia Devi	2018	M/s. J.C. Residency Madurai	House Keeping
13.	A. Mukesh Sundar	2018	M/s. J.C. Residency Madurai	House Keeping
14.	S. Sibi	2018	M/s. J.C. Residency Madurai	Linen Department
13.	S. Sivasankaran	2018	M/s. J.C. Residency Madurai	Linen Department
15.	R. Durai	2018	M/s. J.C. Residency Madurai	Gardening
16.	Divya Bharathi	2018	Lady Doak College Madurai	Library Assistant
16.	B. Muthukumar	2022	Indian Air Force Sulur, Comibatore	MTS
17.	T. Chitharthan	2022	Department of Hindu Religious and Charitable	Para Arul Migu Kalalagar Thriukovil, Madurai
18.	M. Manoj Kumar	2023	Indian Army Maharastra	Gardener

2. Best Employee State Award given by The Government of Tamil Nadu

Sl. No	Name of the Special Employee	Year	Working Spot	Nature of Job
01.	B. Nagavel	2011	M/s.Kalyani Motors ( P ) Ltd., Madurai	In charge Two Wheeler Spare Parts Section – Honda Two Wheeler
02.	P. Robert Dinakaran	2013	Bethshan Special School Madurai	Office Assistant
03.	G. Narmadha	2015	C.S.I. Jeyaraj Annapackiyam College of Nursing Madurai.	Library Assistant
04.	B. Muthukumar	2023	Indian Air Force Sulur, Comibatore	MTS

3. International Medal Winners in the Special Olympics Games :

Sl. No	Name of the Athlete	Year	Event and Place	Medal
01.	P. Robert Dinakaran	2005	Floor Hockey Special Olympics World Winter Games, South Korea	4^th Place
02.	P. Balu	2013	Floor Hockey Special Olympics World Winter Games, South Korea	Silver Medal
03.	J. Jones Merlin	2013	Bocce Special Olympics Asia – Pacific Games, Australia	Silver & Bronze Medal
04.	B. MuthuKumar	2015	Volley Ball Special Olympics Summer Games, Los Angeles, America	Bronze Medal
05.	R. Jeyashree	2019	Cycling Special Olympics Summer Games, Abu Dhabi	Silver & Bronze Medal
`06.	B. Dinesh	2019	Cycling Special Olympics Summer Games, Abu Dhabi	Bronze Medal
07.	S. Manoj Kumar	2019	Basketball Special Olympics Summer Games, Abu Dhabi	Bronze Medal
08.	E. Divya Bharathi	2019	Badminton Special Olympics Summer Games, Abu Dhabi	Gold & Silver Medal
09.	C. Sandia Devi	2019	Running Special Olympics Summer Games, Abu Dhabi	Bronze Medal
10.	T. Chitharthan	2019	Cycling Australia	Bronze Medal
11.	C. Kamalesh	2023	Volley Ball Special Olympics Summer Games, Germany	Bronze Medal
12.	T. Mathesh Babu	2023	Volley Ball Special Olympics Summer Games, Germany	Bronze Medal
13.	P. Surya	2023	Football Special Olympics Summer Games, Germany	4^th Place
14.	A. Mukeshsundar	2023	Football Special Olympics Summer Games, Germany	4^th Place
15.	B. Nagavel	2023	Football Special Olympics Summer Games, Germany	4^th Place

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Bethshan Special School is an institution meant for the persons with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities.