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Equipping Leaders for Real Impact
Equipping Leaders for Real Impact To turn this mission into action, Syrian community leaders across schools, churches, and civic spaces…
Celebrating Our “Guided and Skilled” Graduates
"Guided and Skilled" is a specialized 4-course training program designed to equip school teachers with the practical tools they need…
The 4th Cohort of the IDEAL Program, Class of 2026
ZOUK MOSBEH, LEBANON – Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU) proudly hosted its 36th Commencement Ceremony at the Main Campus, honoring the…
Honoring Our Standards
The evening commenced with host Marianne Zouein welcoming guests to a historic celebration marking SKILD’s NEASC accreditation. In a moving…
A Moment of Pride for the SKILD Family
A special word of appreciation goes to the dedicated SKILD staff members whose passion, perseverance, and commitment have made this…
Celebrating Together: Our Esteemed Guests
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the distinguished guests who joined us in celebrating this historic accreditation milestone. Your…
Accreditation Ceremony
SKILD's Journey to International Accreditation SKILD Center has reached a historic milestone by becoming the first special needs center outside…
Strengthening Inclusive and Child-Safe Communities Through Leadership Development
Creating environments where every child feels safe, valued, and included is essential for healthy community development. In communities affected by…
National Day 2026 (Video)
In conflict zones like Lebanon, families of children with special needs face a quiet battle—not only for safety but for…
Let’s Shine in Style
At Night to Shine, the royal treatment begins from the moment our guests arrive. To ensure our kings and queens…
Souvenir Photo Station
No royal celebration is complete without a way to freeze the magic in time. Our Souvenir Photo Booth became a…
Walking the Royal Path
The festivities began with a "Hollywood-style" entrance, as guests were chauffeured in limousines to a red carpet lined with admiring…
The Celebration kicks off
The night reached its peak with a dazzling celebration that brought every guest to the stage in a wave of…
Crowning Kings and Queens 2026
The crowning ceremony served as the heartbeat of the event, a moment of profound symbolic power. Adding to the excitement…
Night To Shine 2026
For the seventh consecutive year, SKILD Center hosted Night to Shine on February 13, 2026, transforming an ordinary evening into…
Empowering Inclusion across the Arab World
Leaders from across the Arab world participated in a workshop dedicated to advancing inclusion in the community environments. The training…
Building a Culture of Inclusion across the Arab World
The workshop gathered community leaders from across the Arab world, united by a shared mission: to create environments where every…
Workshop in Mansourieh : Building Inclusive Communities in Beirut
At SKILD Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to human dignity. We believe that belonging, peace, and refuge…
Empowering Syrian Leaders: Practical Training for Child Protection and Inclusion
The training brought together Syrian community leaders who share a heart for children and a desire to build environments where…
Saint George Students Champion Kindness on Anti-Bullying Day
Turning Awareness into Meaningful Action The Saint George School observed Anti-Bullying Day with a powerful series of activities focused on…
Workshop in Tripoli : Welcoming Diversity in the Community
SKILD Center's Mission in Churches At the heart of the SKILD Center’s mission is a profound commitment to ensuring that…
Guided and Skilled Graduation – NDU North Campus (Barsa)
We extend our warmest congratulations to all the teachers who have successfully completed the Guided and Skilled Supporting Inclusive Classroom…
Night To Shine 2019
Under the distinguished patronage of Mrs. Claudine Aoun Roukoz, President of the National Commission for Lebanese Women, the SKILD Center…
Academic Years At NDU
Academic Years
Workshop in Bekaa Valley : Welcoming Diversity in the Community
We believe that true Christian faith requires us to move beyond simply acknowledging members of our congregation who have special…
Night To Shine
What is Night To Shine?
Workshop in Mansourieh: Welcoming Diversity in the Community
SKILD Center had the distinct privilege of conducting a specialized training session with the Beirut-Lebanon Church of Christ. This inspiring…
Course 1 “Guided and Skilled”
The "Guided and Skilled" course one is an intensive training program being conducted at Notre Dame University (NDU). This initiative…
Graduation – Lycée Notre Dame de Maghdouché
Lycée Notre Dame de Maghdouché Celebrates English Section Opening and Teachers’ Graduation Under the patronage of His Excellency, Bishop Elie Haddad,…
Prom Night Celebration, Class of 2025
The culmination of a challenging and rewarding academic year was celebrated in style, as our graduates gathered for a memorable…
The 3rd Cohort of the IDEAL Program, Class of 2025
Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU) held its 35th Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025 at the Main Campus in Zouk…
Graduation Class 2025 (Video)
A Celebration of True Inclusion and Resilience The graduation of the IDEAL Program students at NDU is a powerful testament…
National Day 2025 (Video)
With the theme of Solid Roots, Infinite Horizons, this year’s National Day for Students with Learning Difficulties was all about…
Graduation – March 2025
On March 14th, over 150 participants graduated from the Guided and Skilled Level 1 program. Throughout their journey, they attended…
How to Apply
The NDU-SKILD IDEAL Program is an opportunity for students who completed elementary and intermediate school levels (until Grade 9), or…
Partnership with NDU and Lipscomb University
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About the IDEAL Program
Learning about ABA Program at NAC
A dynamic and insightful Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) workshop recently concluded at NAC, leaving participants equipped with new knowledge and…
Promoting Inclusion at Middle East University
We extend our sincere thanks to Middle East University for the invitation to raise awareness about diversity and promote understanding…
ABA Training Session
We were honored to welcome Mrs. Mona Saab to SKILD Center for an exceptional training session! With over a decade…
Essential Professional Characteristics
Continuous learning is a cornerstone of our work at SKILD Center! Our dedicated team of therapists recently participated in a…
Summer Camps 2024
What a year it's been for our IDEAL Program students! They've not only completed their first academic year with flying…
Christmas 2024 at SKILD Center – Zouk Mosbeh (Video)
The SKILD Center in Zouk Mosbeh was bursting with holiday spirit at our Christmas event! Kids unleashed their creativity, building…
About SKILD Center in Zouk Mosbeh (Video)
Welcome to our #SKILDCenter in #zoukmosbeh where we unlock the potential of every child. At Skild, we believe in different…
1st Cohort Graduation (Images)
As graduates return to their classrooms, they carry with them the expertise to foster inclusive and supportive learning environments, ensuring…
Struggling with Homework? We Can Help
Giving your child the right support early in their educational journey can have a profound impact, not just on their…
Graduation Class 2024 (06′ 14″)
A Special Salute to the IDEAL Program Graduates at Notre Dame University’s Class of 2024 Graduation The Notre Dame University…
The Second Cohort of the IDEAL Program, Class of 2024
Uplifting Message from Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi This year's ceremony was elevated by the presence of His Beatitude Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi,…
Celebrate the Night in Style
At Night to Shine, we want our kings and queens to feel like royalty from head to toe! Our dedicated…
Capture the Moment
As 60 dedicated volunteers, along with numerous celebrities and high-profile individuals, set aside their daily responsibilities, the focus shifted to…
Red Carpet Royalty
The Night to Shine began with a touch of Hollywood magic! Our special guests arrived in style, chauffeured in limousines…
Prom for all
Night to Shine Lebanon is not just an event; it is a testament to the power of love, compassion, and…
Let the Celebration Begin
The Night to Shine wouldn't be complete without a dazzling celebration! All the guests were invited to the stage, where…
The Craft Space
Our Guests were very excited to showcase their impressive crafting talents. They proudly designed their names on a glittering star…
Crowning Kings and Queens 2024
Each guest walked down the red carpet with pride and dignity. The pinnacle of the evening came with the coronation…
A Year of Growth and Discovery
The IDEAL Program at NDU has just concluded another successful year, marked by remarkable growth and enriching experiences for its…
National Day 2024 (Video)
On the occasion of the 12th anniversary of the National Day for Students with Learning Difficulties, SKILD Center, the British…
Guided and Skilled Course
Guided and Skilled Supporting Inclusive Classrooms Every child deserves an equal chance to learn. As SKILD has been advocating for…
Guided and Skilled Course
The “Guided and Skilled Course” aims to prepare individuals to accompany and support children with special needs in the school…
SNC Celebrates National Day 2024
To mark the National Day for Students with Learning Difficulties, the Special Education Department at Shouf National College (SNC) organized…
Partner School Capacity Building
We kicked off the new year at St. Georges Schools with renewed motivation and a shared commitment to providing all…
Promoting Understanding and Respect at St George School
Empowering every learner, one step at a time! To mark the National Day for Students with Learning Differences, St. George…
Graduation IDEAL class 2022-2023 (Video 22′ 25″)
Watch the full version of the IDEAL Commencement Ceremony of class 2023 at Notre Dame University - Louaize (NDU)
Summer Camp 2023 – Year 1
The Independent Living Summer Camp for year one students was a blast! The camp was a chance for Students to…
The First Cohort of the IDEAL Program, Class of 2023
In the midst of challenges, despair, and uncertainty surrounding our country, eight young people gave their parents, educators, and peers…
National Day 2023 (video)
Watch the recap Video of the National Day 2023 (48 minutes)
National Day Celebration 2023
“Work is a Right and not a Good Deed” April 22, 2023 marks the 11th celebration of National Day for…
مقالة بقلم د. نبيل قسطة بمناسبة اليوم الوطني 2023
منذُ أَحَدَ عَشرَ عاماً، وفي مِثْلِ هذا التاريخ انطلقَتِ الرّحلةُ نحو أُفُقٍ لا محدودٍ، بَلْ لِنَقُلْ: نحو أفقٍ بِلا أُفُق،…
National Day activities 2023
“The true measure of every society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members”. The inclusion of…
Gala Dinner
Like in all proms, the kings and queens enjoyed a seated meal with their buddies and friends. In the background,…
Talent Show
Our honorable guests had several hidden talents! From singing and dancing to acting and playing music, they presented enjoyable segments…
Royals in Style
A royal treatment deserving of kings and queens was set for our honorable guests. Professional hair dressers, makeup and nail…
Crowning Kings and Queens
The red carpet was waiting for our honorable guests with crowds on the sides to cheer for them as they…
Night To Shine 2023
Amidst crowds and cheers, 57 stars shown bright as they descended the stairs to their prom on the red carpet…
Holidays Celebration
“God only gives children with special needs to mothers with special strength”. This is how one of the mothers in…
Awareness International Disability Day
All children have the right to learn. SKILD's journey started 10 years ago, and with different partners we were able…
Workshop in Erbil – Iraq
Teachers and special educators at the "Rejin Center for Special Needs" in Erbil participated in a valuable training workshop designed…
Awareness at St George School
Fostering a culture of inclusion in a school environment always starts with the dynamic base of the classroom: learners. The…
Capacity building at Partner schools
Capacity building is always fun when we do it with purpose! The wellbeing of educators is essential to maintain a…
Children Champion
Advocating for the rights of all children is at the heart of SKILDCenter and Joe Rahal efforts. We were delighted…
Capacity building for SKILD team during Covid19
Capacity building
Parent2Parent Retreat 2022 (Video)
Being a parent to a child with special needs is no easy task. From cultural restrictions, to hopes and dreams…
Supporting Educators’ Well-being – Zahle
Recognizing that the well-being of educators is paramount to creating a positive and supportive classroom environment, the SKILD team was…
Students’ Activities Recap (10′ 22″)
Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU) and SKILD Center are very proud of the remarkable achievements of the IDEAL Class 2021 -2022. …
National Day 2022 (Video)
Watch the full recap video of our National Day 10th year anniversary (3' 52")
National Day Gala Dinner at Casino Du Liban 2022
This year marked the 10th anniversary of the National Day for Students with Learning Difficulties, an occasion equivalent to an honorary…
National Day Conference 2022
Marking the 10th anniversary of the National Day for students with Learning Difficulties, SKILD Center hosted a conference in collaboration with…
مقابلة تلفزيونية بمناسبة اليوم الوطني – برنامج حقّك بإيدك
مقابلة تلفزيونية مع د. نبيل قسطة مؤسس مركز سكيلد بمناسبة اليوم الوطني للتلامذة ذوي الصعوبات التعلمية - برنامج حقّك بإيدك…
Documentary with Mrs Hiba Al Jamal 2022
Watch the Documentary featuring an interview with the director of SKILD Center Mrs. Hiba Al Jamal. (2' 13")
Smart, but different… Who are they?
In honor of the 2022 National Day for Children with Learning Differences, watch this insightful interview with Dr. Nabil Costa…
National Day Conference 2022
Join us to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Day for Students with Learning Difficulties on April 27, 2022…
National Day 2022
Join us to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Day for Students with Learning Difficulties on April 27, 2022…
Robotics at IDEAL
One of the emphases of the IDEAL Program is equipping students with disabilities and learning difficulties with employable skills, after…
Explaining Special Needs to Children
A child, especially special needs siblings, can grow up with the labels of special needs but does not really understand…
Creative Fun
Handy work was at the center of our activities for Night to Shine 2022! The kings and queens made cookies…
Shoot for the Stars
Joined by a group of basketball celebrities, among them Wael Arakji who had just won the Arab Men’s Basketball Championship,…
Crowning Ceremony
The purpose of Night to Shine is to radiate love and care for individuals with special needs and to show…
Creative Fun
Handy work was at the center of our activities for Night to Shine 2022! The kings and queens made cookies…
Camera Ready
Every star deserves not only a red carpet, but a photoshoot too! The paparazzi followed our special guests everywhere they…
Night To Shine 2022
Night to Shine is an unforgettable opportunity to bring joy to the hearts of individuals with special needs and to…
Inclusion in the college experience
The provision of supportive learning environments for students with learning challenges represents a significant advancement in education. These inclusive spaces…
Parent2Parent Retreat (3min Video)
Special #mothers deserve special treatment! The #Parent2Parent support group enjoyed a retreat in nature where their bonds grew stronger, spirits…
National Day2021 Documentary
Watch our powerful documentary dedicated to the parents of special needs children. We explore their resilience, the immense challenges they…
A Tribute to COVID-Era Parents
Watch this deeply moving video dedicated to every parent who became a superhero during the pandemic. This film is an…
National Day 2021- Gallery
For many, heroes are athletes in capes saving the world. For us, the real heroes are the super and outstanding…
National Day 2021 (e-conference)
Watch: National Day 2021 E-Conference (1 hour, 12 minutes) Despite the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic, which prevented a large-scale…
Let’s Focus on The Positive
Positive incidents that take place in our daily lives tend to fade away while negative emotions resonate in our memories…
Day to Shine
When the week of visits arrived, everyone was so excited to meet the special guests! With all precautions taken, 2…
Gifts Along the Way
The storage spaces were full of goods, quarantine resources, and tens of boxes to be filled in time for the…
Night To Shine 2021
Eyes still shining and hearts still warm, this year’s door-to-door Night to Shine had it all! With souls full of…
Tips For Parents
Children are one of the sensitive populations emotionally affected by the aftermath of the Beirut explosion. Like us, they are…
Launching the IDEAL Program at NDU
The SKILD Center and Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU) recently launched the IDEAL Program at NDU, inviting key stakeholders including school…
SMART Program’s Intervention with Parents
Mrs. Siham Fakhereddine, Head of SMART at BBS: “We all resorted to distance learning in response to the pandemic that…
Experience of a parent in quarantine
Hats off to parents who became their children’s caregivers, educators, and therapists. Mrs. Tina Chouity, mother of a child with…
Inclusion in Higher Education
In celebration of the National Day for Students with Learning Differences, inclusion in higher education was at the forefront of…
National Day 2020 e-conference Gallery
Under the patronage of the Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr. Tarek Majzoub and Ambassador of Britain to Lebanon Chris…
National Day 2020 (e-conference)
Since 2013, we have been dedicated partners in supporting learners with special needs and advocating for their right to equal…
Understanding the Love Language of your child
Like adults, children need affirmation, love, and acceptance. Under the age of 4, children should receive all the love languages…
Celebrating
A seated dinner was served for the kings and queens with their buddies after their coronation. As they were eating,…
Crowning
As education and social affairs officials were mingling with the parents, the celebrities and special guests were getting ready for…
Photo Booth 2
Guests also took souvenir pictures in front of the official Night to Shine banner to commemorate their participation in this…
Photo Booth 1
In a snowy setting reflecting the weather outside, our guests and their buddies took pictures on a bench in front…
Patrons and special guests
Night to Shine 2020 was made possible through the support of individuals who believe in the potential of people with…
Cart Ride
The fairy tale is not complete without a magical cart ride! Guests and their buddies went for a ride in…
Get Ready
It’s make-over time! Celebrations began with pampering our special guests! Tens of volunteers gathered around the special guests for make-up,…
Welcoming
The star guests, accompanied by their parents, received a special welcome. As they entered through a balloon arc, crowds of…
Night To Shine 2020
Fifty stars, fifty dreams, fifty chances of a bright future, only if we give them the right spotlight. Just like…
Night To Shine
Under the Patronage of Mrs. Claudine Aoun Roukoz, President of the National Commission for Lebanese Women, SKILD hosted the first Night to Shine…
Family To Gather
Daily situations can affect our lives beyond our recognition and cause us anxiety and stress. Stressors of every day life,…
Parent2Parent (December 2019)
The five love languages that we all know, words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch…
Child Rights Training
The rights of the child, his/her well-being, and protection should be safeguarded in all circumstances. As part of a regional…
Shine Your Light (Costume Party)
Through inclusive events, children with special needs develop and generate social skills and relationships with the community. SKILD in partnership…
Parent2Parent (November 2019)
Studies show there are five love languages: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch…
Professor David Finn at MLAC
Pedagogy and the brain Studies the brain to know how to teach Contact us to make an appointment for…
Parent2Parent (September 2019)
With the new academic year just around the corner and children leaving to go back to school after a long…
Theirworld (prep-ECE Support)
Theirworld, with the partnership and support of the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education - RACE PMU (Reaching All…
Services at Schools
Services Provided at Schools: Screening for early detection Diagnostic assessments using internationally standardized tests Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) Necessary adaptations,…
MOU with NDU
SKILD Center (Smart Kids with Individual Learning Differences), and Notre Dame University–Louaize (NDU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…
Workshop at Bikaa
Like balloons, distressed children are fragile and should be treated with love and care. Educators have to move the child…
Capacity Building for St. George school educators
Every generation has its own unique characteristics and sets of strengths and weaknesses. For educators to target these skills and…
SKILD Team … together for Inclusion
Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision: Advocating for good education for all.
Awareness at Hermel – Baalbak
Community awareness and attending to the needs of children with learning difficulties, especially in remote areas, is a social responsibility…
SKILD at NDU
#MOU_NDU_SKILD On August 2, 2019, SKILD Center (Smart Kids with Individual Learning Differences) and Notre Dame University–Louaize (NDU) signed a…
Parent2Parent (July2019)
All parents, whether of kids with special needs or not, face parenting challenges. Wise parenting tips and guidance come in…
Parent2Parent at LAS
Engaging in social gatherings out in nature is a wonderful way to de-stress, relax, and enjoy good company far from…
Founders’ Day
Under the high patronage of the President of the Lebanese Republic, His Excellency General Michel Aoun, represented by the Lebanese…
Summer Camps
Summer Camp 2020
Parent2Parent (May2019)
Because life is 10 percent what happens to us and 90 percent how we respond to it, moms at the…
National Day Press Release 2019
This year’s National Day for Students with Learning Differences was celebrated in a special way at the Ministry of Education…
Sensibilisation contre le harcèlement
La conférence portait sur le thème du harcèlement. Le harcèlement doit répondre à des critères bien clairs pour pouvoir être…
National Educational Conference 2019 (NEC)
The inaugural National Educational Conference (NEC 2019), organized by the Association of Evangelical Schools in Lebanon (AESL), was a significant…
How to keep the classroom engaged and self-disciplined
As a means of supporting and advocating for inclusive public education, SKILD organized a workshop for educators and the newly…
Gathering 2
We all agree that self-care is essential to maintain healthy emotions that we will reflect on our children. For this…
Internship & Volunteering
We need volunteers for the summer camp
Gathering 1
Parenting a child with special needs can be a challenge, and we often feel those challenges like a strong tidal…
Parent 2 Parent Support Group
Drained and Distressed, You're in the right place
Marathon – March 31, 2019
A big thank you to everyone who ran with the Skild Center at the Saradar Bank Women's Race 2019 to…
How to enhance executive functioning skills?
Executive functions refer to a set of abilities that individuals use in order to learn new information, retrieve learned information,…
Understanding Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia is a lifelong condition where learners face everyday challenges such as messy handwriting with frequent erasing, difficulty staying on…
Seated Dinner
Like in all proms, our special guests received a royal-like seated dinner where they were served multiple courses. While enjoying…
Celebrating
By the end of night, all special guests were invited to the dance floor to dance with each other, with…
Crowning 2
The 2nd group of our Special guests walked in on the red carpet surrounded by a crowd of paparazzi. Amidst…
Crowning 1
The 1st group of our Special guests walked in on the red carpet surrounded by a crowd of paparazzi. Amidst…
Program and Audience
Mrs. Claudine Aoun Roukoz, President of the National Commission for Lebanese Women, H.E. Elias Bou Saab minister of National Defence, Mr…
Souvenir Pictures
Upon arriving, celebrities directly started to mingle with the special guests and have interesting chats with them to get to…
Getting Ready
As our stars got out of the limousine, they were led again to the red carpet where they received another…
SKILD, Lipscomb, & NDU Partner for Inclusion
Building on a strong foundation of collaboration, SKILD Center, Lipscomb University, and Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU) have officially formalized their…
Welcome
All special guests and their parents entered the prom on a red carpet to resemble royalty. As they entered a…
Photo Booth 3
On a rainy February evening, even the clouds cleared to pave way for the stars that shone brighter that night…
Photo Booth 2
To have a symbol of Lebanese culture in a worldwide event like Night to Shine, the volunteers have set up…
Photo Booth 1
All our special guests sat on a swing surrounded by flowers. This symbolizes the delicacy and freedom that individuals with…
Psychological Support for Refugees
SKILD provides psycho-social support in six non-formal educational centers set up by community leaders for Syrian refugee children not attending…
Launching “Inclusive Classrooms for Community Flourishing”
Knowing that there will be a long journey ahead, SKILD doubled the effort to have its voice heard and its…
Therapy Services
Speech Therapy
Assessment
At SKILD Center, assessments are not just about identifying difficulties — they are about understanding the whole learner. Our comprehensive…
Un atelier
Un atelier en rapport avec l’intervention auprès des personnes avec Troubles du Spectre Autistique a été organisée au centre SKILD…
Developing our expertise
SKILD was very fortunate to have Dr. Sam Girguis, Director of the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at Azusa Pacific…
Online Course with Edraak
SKILD took training to the next level possible by launching an online course with Edraak, the online course platform of…
Beirut Marathon 25, October 2018
On Sunday November 11, 2018, 48,000 participants and 4000 volunteers filled the streets of Beirut and ran the Beirut Marathon…
Inclusion Workshop at Queen Rania Academy, Jordan
Raising awareness on the importance of inclusion and building the capacities of educators to better serve learners with special needs…
Training-Occupation Therapy
Dr. Naomi Graham, an expert occupational therapist and the founder of Growing Hope in the UK, provided SKILD team with…
Applied Behavior Analysis Program (ABA)
What is ABA?
Understanding Refugee Students
The SKILD Center team had another opportunity to grow in their ministry, sharing their expertise with a group of teachers…
Inclusive Classrooms
Enthusiastic teachers joined together to learn more about inclusive classrooms, Response to Intervention (RTI), and positive reinforcement.
Memory Deficits
Problems with working memory — the ability to keep in mind the information you need to complete a task —…
Emotional & Behavioral Disorders
Emotional and Behavioral Disturbance, as related to education, is defined under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as follows: «…a…
Educational Interventions Seminar
The Counseling and Guidance Center at the Ministry of Education enjoyed four awareness seminars given by professors Dr. Tonia Crane,…
Assessment-old
The first step in helping a child with special needs succeed is to gain a clear understanding of his or…
Outdoor Playground
The sensory garden is a recreational space that provides room for movement and relaxation under the blue sky. Playing outdoors…
Experiment Center
“Hands-on” science is available in the SKILD “mini-laboratory” space through guided experiments with microscopes and other fun laboratory equipment, allowing…
Art Center
There are many types of creative art and craft activities, from collage to play dough, offered at the Center. Creative…
Drama and Music Room
Drama enhances a child’s development in: 1. Social and emotional skills 2. Cooperation 3. Expressing empathy 4. Impulse control…
Sensory Room
The sensory room is designed and fully equipped to provide a stimulating, yet calming, therapeutic atmosphere for each individual child…
Psychotherapy-old
Psychotherapy “Psychotherapy refers to a variety of techniques and methods used to help children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulties…
ADHD
Attention-Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder is a disorder of higher brain functioning characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that disrupts…
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism is a spectrum disorder that varies in severity. This disorder is characterized by impairment in social communication and interaction…
Intellectual Disability
Students with intellectual disability are usually identified through intelligence tests and measures of adaptive behavior. The deficits in adaptive and…
Speech & Language Disorder
Speech and language impairment refers to a deficit in language, speech, and/or communication. The areas affected may be related to…
Workshop at NEIGB
Skild Center team held a workshop on the importance of diversity, developmental growth, understanding emotions, and dealing with challenging behaviors, …
National Day 2014 -Beit Al Tabib
تستمر نشاطات اليوم الوطني للتلامذة ذوي الصعوبات التعلّمية والتي تهدف إلى مد جسور تواصل وشركة بين الدولة ومؤسساتها والأهالي وإدارات…
National Day 2014 – Phoenicia Hotel
رعى وزير التربية ممثلاً بالمدير العام فادي يرق الاحتفال بتكريس 22 نيسان يوماً وطنياً للتلامذة ذوي الصعوبات التعلمية الذي أقيم…
Press Conference – National Day 2014
The Ministry of Education and partner organizations launched a series of initiatives to better integrate children with special needs into…
لقاء للمؤسسات التربوية الخاصة وإطلاق دليل للمدارس الدامجة
روزيت فاضل لم تمنع عطلة عيد البشارة اتحاد المؤسسات التربوية الخاصة رئيسا واعضاء والمجلس الثقافي البريطاني رئيسة واعضاء من تلبية…
National Day 2013 – Al Bustan Hotel
The National Day for Students with Learning Difficulties that Lebanon celebrated for the first time this year was not a…
First National Day 22, Apil, 2013 – UNESCO
On 22 April 2013, the first National Day was made possible through the concerted efforts and high level of coordination between…
Announcing the National Day as the 22 of April
SKILD proudly announces the launching of the National Day (22nd of April) for Students with Learning Difficulties, in collaboration with the…
National Day 2015 – School Activities
Schools partnering with SKILD and the British Council organized events on their respective premises to celebrate with their students.
National Day 2015 – Dinner
A dinner was held at Sultan Ibrahim restaurant where a large number of school principals gathered to show their interest…
National Day 2015 – Lancaster Hotel
The 2015 National Day activities were launched at a breakfast meeting in the presence of officials from the Ministry of…
National Day 2016 Workshop at Ministry of Education
The Counseling and Guidance Center (الإرشاد والتوجيه) at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, benefited from four specialized awareness seminars…
National Day Workshop at BAC school
Enthusiastic teachers joined together to learn more about inclusive classrooms, response to intervention, and positive reinforcement.
National Day 2016
Lebanon’s Minister of Education, Mr. Elias Bou Saab announced that he was committed to turning 60 already existing public schools…
Antonine School Conference – National Day 2016
Lebanese celebrity, writer, director, and actor George Khabbaz, helped out a National Day event that took place at College Notre…
St. George Marathon – National Day 2016
Prior to the Marathon, a press conference was held at our partner school, St George. Everyone agreed that it was…
Youth Marathon 2016
As the sponsored partner of the Beirut Marathon Association’s 2016 YouthRace, SKILD took centre stage on April 10th to promote the…
National Day Workshops 2017
SKILD team held many workshops, training, and seminars at different schools highlighting bullying and how can we manage problematic behavior…
National Day Celebration 2017
The minister of education, Mr. Marwan Hamadeh, and the minister of social affairs, Mr. Pierre Bou Assi, joined SKILD and…
Press Conference – Marathon 2017
A press conference was held by the Beirut Marathon Association and Bankmed to launch the third annual Youth Race. Dr. Nabil…
Youth Marathon, 2017
More than 1200 youth, wearing the yellow T-shirts, ran the 5km to advocate for this cause. All appreciation goes to…
National Day 2018: Series of Events and Workshops
In celebration of the annual National Day on April 22nd, a significant series of educational events took place across a…
Marathon 2018
Under the theme "Draw Your Path," the Beirut Marathon at BIEL became a powerful platform for advocacy. Hundreds of supporters…
National Day 2018 – Haigazian University
On Sunday the 22nd of April, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education & Higher Education, Mr. Marwan Hamada,…
Launching “Inclusive Classrooms for Community Flourishing” in Jordan
The book "Inclusive Classrooms for Community Flourishing" has been produced by SKILD and Biola University in the United States in collaboration…
May El Khalil Reinforces Support at SKILD Center prior to Marathon 2017
In preparation for the upcoming Youth Marathon on April 2, 2017, May El Khalil, the esteemed founder of the Beirut…
Workshop on Motor Activity
What is more fun than learning about the body schema and the importance of motor activity. The psychomotor topic was divided…
Workshop for Community Leaders
From April to June 2018, SKILD held four workshops in Beirut, North of Lebanon, and Bekaa for community leaders. This…
Stuttering Day
“One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can’t utter.” Oftentimes we go…
Activity Day: Building Empathy
Challenging experiences was the theme of this activity day at one of our partner schools. Teachers engaged in an empathy-building experience…
SMART Goals, Smart Students
KBWH College support staff learned the importance of SMART, the organizing acronym for Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals. S =…
Non-Cognitive Skills & Growth Mindset
A workshop was provided to teachers on non-cognitive skills and the importance of fostering a growth mindset through instructional methodology…
Children’s Rights
There was no better way to start off the new school year than coming together as staff for our workshop…
Situational Leadership
Leveraging all of the theory and design that has made Situational Leadership® II,by The Ken Blanchard Companies, the world’s most taught leadership…
Corrective Programs
Dr. Susan Whitcomb, a dyslexia specialist from William Carey University, trained SKILD staff on corrective programs. The enthusiastic English department…
Emojis
Emojis can be very useful in helping preschoolers understand and express their emotions, such as anger, fear, happiness, and sadness…
Connecting and Bonding
“Parenting is not an innate trait, it’s a taught behavior.” Understanding and connecting with our children on an emotional level…
Specific Learning Disorder
A specific learning disorder is a neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to process verbal or non-verbal information adequately…
Join Our group
If you are a special needs parent who feels like their daily life is on eggshells with increasing demands, if…
Violence Free Families Campaign
Parents have an important role to play in the creation of a safe and secure environment, within which their children…