Description
ITCIG-Special Education Needs Teacher's Training Institute - Schools (SENTTIS) ,Cameroon
237652809702 [email protected]Where ITCIG-SENTTI Schools Are Based
Information Technology Common Initiative Group – Special Educational Needs Teacher Training Institute (ITCIG-SENTTI) is headquartered in Cameroon, operating as a co-educational, non-boarding professional training institution. Its campuses and programmes include:
- SENTTI, Bamenda – Initial Teacher Training College for regular education teachers with inclusive education literacy.
- CISETTEP, Bamenda – Cameroon Inclusive Special Education Teacher Training and Empowerment Programme, -Post Professional training schools in Inclusive Special Education.
- SENTTI-IBES, Yaoundé – An Inclusive Bilingual Evening School for post-professional training in Inclusive Special Education and Initial Teacher Training College for regular education teachers -who are equally inculcated with inclusive education literacy.
- An Inclusive Practicing Nursery and Primary School located at Small Mankon, Bamenda.
What ITCIG-SENTTI Schools Offers
ITCIG-SENTTI is a pioneering institution for inclusive and special education training in Cameroon and beyond. Its offerings include:
1. Initial Teacher Training
- Prepares regular education teachers for nursery, primary, and junior high levels.
- Integrates inclusive education literacy into mainstream teacher training.
2. Post-Professional Training
- Diploma in Inclusive Special Education for professionals across sectors.
- Advanced studies for in-service teachers and education professionals.
- Specialised modules in Sign Language (American, French, Bilingual) and Braille Transcriptionists
3. Professional Certification
- Inclusive Special Education Assistant/Support roles.
- Health and Social Care training.
- Digitalisation training for inclusive education environments.
4. Short Courses
- Parenting Special Needs Education.
- Inclusive Early Years Education.
- Social Work and Care programmes.
Unique Approach
ITCIG-SENTTI uses the Inclusive-Special Education Teacher Training Approach (ISETTA), which focuses on:
- Removing artificial barriers to education.
- Promoting universal access to quality education for all learners.
- Training educators to work inclusively across sectors and settings.
Impact and Reach
- Established in 2002, ITCIG-SENTTI has trained thousands of inclusive educators.
- Graduates are highly sought after for their versatility in inclusive practices.
- The institution advocates for policy reform, community sensitisation, and cross-sector inclusivity.
Official Website: www.i-senttis.com
AMENITIES
- itcig-sentti schools – products & programmes 1. teacher training programmes • initial teacher training for nursery, primary, and junior secondary teachers, integrating inclusive education literacy. target audience: aspiring teachers. • inclusive-special education teacher training approach (isetta) a unique methodology for inclusive teaching practices. target audience: all teacher trainees. 2. professional diplomas & certifications • diploma in inclusive special education advanced qualification for professionals across sectors. target audience: in-service teachers, education professionals. • inclusive special education assistant/support certification prepares assistants for inclusive classrooms. target audience: classroom aides, support staff. • health and social care certification focused on inclusive health and social care practices. target audience: caregivers, social workers. 3. specialised skills training • sign language courses american, french, and bilingual sign language training. target audience: teachers, interpreters, caregivers. • braille transcription training for literacy support in inclusive education. target audience: educators, support staff. • digitalisation for inclusive education training on tech integration for inclusive classrooms. target audience: teachers, it professionals in education. 4. short courses • parenting special needs education guidance for parents of children with special needs. target audience: parents, guardians. • inclusive early years education specialised training for early childhood educators. target audience: nursery teachers. • social work and care skills for inclusive social work practices. target audience: social workers, community caregivers. 5. inclusive practising school • nursery and primary school hands-on inclusive education practice for trainees. target audience: teacher trainees, children with diverse needs.