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Watch the full version of the IDEAL Commencement Ceremony of class 2023 at Notre Dame University - Louaize (NDU)

The Independent Living Summer Camp for year one students was a blast! The camp was a chance for Students to…

In the midst of challenges, despair, and uncertainty surrounding our country, eight young people gave their parents, educators, and peers…

“Work is a Right and not a Good Deed” April 22, 2023 marks the 11th celebration of National Day for…

بقلم مؤسس مركز سكيلد وأمين عام المدارس الإنجيلية في لبنان #نبيل_قسطة منذُ أَحَدَ عَشرَ عاماً، وفي مِثْلِ هذا التاريخ انطلقَتِ…

“The true measure of every society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members”. The inclusion of…

Like in all proms, the kings and queens enjoyed a seated meal with their buddies and friends. In the background,…

Our honorable guests had several hidden talents! From singing and dancing to acting and playing music, they presented enjoyable segments…

A royal treatment deserving of kings and queens was set for our honorable guests. Professional hair dressers, makeup and nail…

The red carpet was waiting for our honorable guests with crowds on the sides to cheer for them as they…

Amidst crowds and cheers, 57 stars shown bright as they descended the stairs to their prom on the red carpet.…

 “God only gives children with special needs to mothers with special strength”. This is how one of the mothers in…

All children have the right to learn. SKILD's journey started 10 years ago, and with different partners we were able…

Workshop in Erbil

Fostering a culture of inclusion in a school environment always starts with the dynamic base of the classroom: learners. The…

Capacity building is always fun when we do it with purpose! The wellbeing of educators is essential to maintain a…

Advocating for the rights of all children is at the heart of SKILDCenter and Joe Rahal efforts. We were delighted…

Capacity building

Being a parent to a child with special needs is no easy task. From cultural restrictions, to hopes and dreams…

The NDU-SKILD IDEAL Program is an opportunity for children who completed elementary and intermediate school levels (until Grade 9), or…

This year marked the 10th anniversary of the National Day for Students with Learning Difficulties, an occasion equivalent to an honorary…

Marking the 10th anniversary of the National Day for students with Learning Difficulties, SKILD Center hosted a conference in collaboration with…

Join us to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Day for Students with Learning Difficulties on April 27, 2022…

One of the emphases of the IDEAL Program is equipping students with disabilities and learning difficulties with employable skills, after…

A child, especially special needs siblings, can grow up with the labels of special needs but does not really understand…

Joined by a group of basketball celebrities, among them Wael Arakji who had just won the Arab Men’s Basketball Championship,…

The purpose of Night to Shine is to radiate love and care for individuals with special needs and to show…

Handy work was at the center of our activities for Night to Shine 2022! The kings and queens made cookies…

Every star deserves not only a red carpet, but a photoshoot too! The paparazzi followed our special guests everywhere they…

Night to Shine is an unforgettable opportunity to bring joy to the hearts of individuals with special needs and to…

Providing students with learning challenges with an environment where they can develop their academic, life, and social skills has been…

Special #mothers deserve special treatment! The #Parent2Parent support group enjoyed a retreat in nature where their bonds grew stronger, spirits…

For many, heroes are athletes in capes saving the world. For us, the real heroes are the super and outstanding…

For many, heroes are athletes in capes saving the world. For us, the real heroes are the super and outstanding…

Positive incidents that take place in our daily lives tend to fade away while negative emotions resonate in our memories…

When the week of visits arrived, everyone was so excited to meet the special guests! With all precautions taken, 2…

The storage spaces were full of goods, quarantine resources, and tens of boxes to be filled in time for the…

Eyes still shining and hearts still warm, this year’s door-to-door Night to Shine had it all! With souls full of…

Children are one of the sensitive populations emotionally affected by the aftermath of the Beirut explosion. Like us, they are…

The IDEAL Program, implemented by SKILD Center and NDU, is also a two-year university program that leads to a certificate,…

Mrs. Siham Fakhereddine, Head of SMART at BBS: “We all resorted to distance learning in response to the pandemic that…

Hats off to parents who became their children’s caregivers, educators, and therapists. Mrs. Tina Chouity, mother of a child with…

In celebration of the National Day for Students with Learning Differences, inclusion in higher education was at the forefront of…

Since 2013, we have walked alongside each other to support learners with special needs and advocate for their right to equal…

Like adults, children need affirmation, love, and acceptance. Under the age of 4, children should receive all the love languages…

A seated dinner was served for the kings and queens with their buddies after their coronation. As they were eating,…

As education and social affairs officials were mingling with the parents, the celebrities and special guests were getting ready for…

Guests also took souvenir pictures in front of the official Night to Shine banner to commemorate their participation in this…

In a snowy setting reflecting the weather outside, our guests and their buddies took pictures on a bench in front…

Night to Shine 2020 was made possible through the support of individuals who believe in the potential of people with…

The fairy tale is not complete without a magical cart ride! Guests and their buddies went for a ride in…

It’s make-over time! Celebrations began with pampering our special guests! Tens of volunteers gathered around the special guests for make-up,…

The star guests, accompanied by their parents, received a special welcome.  As they entered through a balloon arc, crowds of…

Fifty stars, fifty dreams, fifty chances of a bright future, only if we give them the right spotlight. Just like…

Daily situations can affect our lives beyond our recognition and cause us anxiety and stress. Stressors of every day life,…

The five love languages that we all know, words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch…

The rights of the child, his/her well-being, and protection should be safeguarded in all circumstances. As part of a regional…

Through inclusive events, children with special needs develop and generate social skills and relationships with the community. SKILD in partnership…

Studies show there are five love languages: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch.…

Pedagogy and the brain Studies the brain to know how to teach   Contact us to make an appointment for…

With the new academic year just around the corner and children leaving to go back to school after a long…

Theirworld, with the partnership and support of the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education - RACE PMU (Reaching All…

Services Provided at Schools: Screening for early detection Diagnostic assessments using internationally standardized tests Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) Necessary adaptations,…

SKILD Center (Smart Kids with Individual Learning Differences), and Notre Dame University–Louaize (NDU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…

Like balloons, distressed children are fragile and should be treated with love and care. Educators have to move the child…

Every generation has its own unique characteristics and sets of strengths and weaknesses. For educators to target these skills and…

Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision: Advocating for good education for all.

Community awareness and attending to the needs of children with learning difficulties, especially in remote areas, is a social responsibility…

All parents, whether of kids with special needs or not, face parenting challenges. Wise parenting tips and guidance come in…

Engaging in social gatherings out in nature is a wonderful way to de-stress, relax, and enjoy good company far from…

Under the high patronage of the President of the Lebanese Republic, His Excellency General Michel Aoun, represented by the Lebanese…

Because life is 10 percent what happens to us and 90 percent how we respond to it, moms at the…

This year’s National Day for Students with Learning Differences was celebrated in a special way at the Ministry of Education…

La conférence portait sur le thème du harcèlement. Le harcèlement doit répondre à des critères bien clairs pour pouvoir être…

NEC Conference

As a means of supporting and advocating for inclusive public education, SKILD organized a workshop for educators and the newly…

We all agree that self-care is essential to maintain healthy emotions that we will reflect on our children. For this…

We need volunteers for the summer camp

Parenting a child with special needs can be a challenge, and we often feel those challenges like a strong tidal…

A big thank you to everyone who ran with the Skild Center at the Saradar Bank Women's Race 2019 to…

Executive functions refer to a set of abilities that individuals use in order to learn new information, retrieve learned information,…

Dysgraphia is a lifelong condition where learners face everyday challenges such as messy handwriting with frequent erasing, difficulty staying on…

Like in all proms, our special guests received a royal-like seated dinner where they were served multiple courses. While enjoying…

By the end of night, all special guests were invited to the dance floor to dance with each other, with…

The 2nd group of our Special guests walked in on the red carpet surrounded by a crowd of paparazzi. Amidst…

The 1st group of our Special guests walked in on the red carpet surrounded by a crowd of paparazzi. Amidst…

Mrs. Claudine Aoun Roukoz, President of the National Commission for Lebanese Women, H.E. Elias Bou Saab minister of National Defence, Mr.…

Upon arriving, celebrities directly started to mingle with the special guests and have interesting chats with them to get to…

As our stars got out of the limousine, they were led again to the red carpet where they received another…

All special guests and their parents entered the prom on a red carpet to resemble royalty. As they entered a…

On a rainy February evening, even the clouds cleared to pave way for the stars that shone brighter that night…

To have a symbol of Lebanese culture in a worldwide event like Night to Shine, the volunteers have set up…

All our special guests sat on a swing surrounded by flowers. This symbolizes the delicacy and freedom that individuals with…

SKILD provides psycho-social support in six non-formal educational centers set up by community leaders for Syrian refugee children not attending…

Knowing that there will be a long journey ahead, SKILD doubled the effort to have its voice heard and its…

The multi-sensory room is SKILD’s therapeutic space which includes a variety of unique activities that stimulate a child’s sensory awareness,…

Un atelier en rapport avec l’intervention auprès des personnes avec Troubles du Spectre Autistique a été organisée au centre SKILD…

SKILD was very fortunate to have Dr. Sam Girguis, Director of the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at Azusa Pacific…

SKILD took training to the next level possible by launching an online course with Edraak, the online course platform of…

On Sunday November 11, 2018, 48,000 participants and 4000 volunteers filled the streets of Beirut and ran the Beirut Marathon.…

Raising awareness on the importance of inclusion and building the capacities of educators to better serve learners with special needs…

Dr. Naomi Graham, an expert occupational therapist and the founder of Growing Hope in the UK, provided SKILD team with…

The Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Program is a scientific, research-based approach in which behavioral interventions are applied to modify behavior…

The SKILD Center team had another opportunity to grow in their ministry, sharing their expertise with a group of teachers…

Enthusiastic teachers joined together to learn more about inclusive classrooms, Response to Intervention (RTI), and positive reinforcement.

Skild Center team held a workshop on the importance of diversity, developmental growth, understanding emotions, and dealing with challenging behaviors, …

تستمر نشاطات اليوم الوطني للتلامذة ذوي الصعوبات التعلّمية والتي تهدف إلى مد جسور تواصل وشركة بين الدولة ومؤسساتها والأهالي وإدارات…

رعى وزير التربية ممثلاً بالمدير العام فادي يرق الاحتفال بتكريس 22 نيسان يوماً وطنياً للتلامذة ذوي الصعوبات التعلمية الذي أقيم…

BEIRUT: The Education Ministry and partner organizations launched a series of initiatives on Monday to better integrate children with special needs…

روزيت فاضل  لم تمنع عطلة عيد البشارة اتحاد المؤسسات التربوية الخاصة رئيسا واعضاء والمجلس الثقافي البريطاني رئيسة واعضاء من تلبية…

The National Day for Students with Learning Difficulties that Lebanon celebrated for the first time this year was not a…

On 22 April 2013, the first National Day was made possible through the concerted efforts and high level of coordination between…

SKILD proudly announces the launching of the National Day (22nd of April) for Students with Learning Difficulties, in collaboration with the…

Schools partnering with SKILD and the British Council organized events on their respective premises to celebrate with their students.

A dinner was held at Sultan Ibrahim restaurant where a large number of school principals gathered to show their interest…

The 2015 National Day activities were launched at a breakfast meeting in the presence of officials from the Ministry of…

Counseling and Guidance center الإرشاد والتوجيه@ Ministry of Education enjoyed 4 awareness seminars given by professors Tonia Crane, Dennis Eastman…

Enthusiastic teachers joined together to learn more about inclusive classrooms, response to intervention, and positive reinforcement.

Lebanon’s Minister of Education, Mr. Elias Bou Saab announced that he was committed to turning 60 already existing public schools…

Lebanese celebrity, writer, director, and actor George Khabbaz, helped out a National Day event that took place at College Notre…

Prior to the Marathon, a press conference was held at our partner school, St George. Everyone agreed that it was…

As the sponsored partner of the Beirut Marathon Association’s 2016 YouthRace, SKILD took centre stage on April 10th to promote the…

SKILD team held many workshops, training, and seminars at different schools highlighting bullying and how can we manage problematic behavior…

The minister of education, Mr. Marwan Hamadeh, and the minister of social affairs, Mr. Pierre Bou Assi, joined SKILD and…

A press conference was held by the Beirut Marathon Association and Bankmed to launch the third annual Youth Race. Dr. Nabil…

More than 1200 youth, wearing the yellow T-shirts, ran the 5km to advocate for this cause. All appreciation goes to…

On the occasion of the National day, 22 April, many workshops, seminars, and conferences were held at: – Shouf National…

"Draw your path" - It’s all about running for a cause. Hundreds of advocators decided to cross the streets of…

On Sunday the 22nd of April, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education & Higher Education, Mr. Marwan Hamada,…

The book "Inclusive Classrooms for Community Flourishing" has been produced by SKILD and Biola University in the United States in collaboration…

What is more fun than learning about the body schema and the importance of motor activity. The psychomotor topic was divided…

From April to June 2018, SKILD held four workshops in Beirut, North of Lebanon, and Bekaa for community leaders. This…

“One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can’t utter.” Oftentimes we go…

Challenging experiences was the theme of this activity day at one of our partner schools. Teachers engaged in an empathy-building experience…

KBWH College support staff learned the importance of SMART, the organizing acronym for Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals. S =…

A workshop was provided to teachers on non-cognitive skills and the importance of fostering a growth mindset through instructional methodology…

There was no better way to start off the new school year than coming together as staff for our workshop…

Leveraging all of the theory and design that has made Situational Leadership® II,by The Ken Blanchard Companies, the world’s most taught leadership…

Dr. Susan Whitcomb, a dyslexia specialist from William Carey University, trained SKILD staff on corrective programs. The enthusiastic English department…

Emojis can be very useful in helping preschoolers understand and express their emotions, such as anger, fear, happiness, and sadness.…

“Parenting is not an innate trait, it’s a taught behavior.” Understanding and connecting with our children on an emotional level…

If you are a special needs parent who feels like their daily life is on eggshells with increasing demands, if…

Parents have an important role to play in the creation of a safe and secure environment, within which their children…