In a continuous national effort to elevate inclusive pedagogical standards across primary education, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), through its Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), conducted its nationwide interactive training module on learning disability awareness on October 22, 2026. Organised as part of the broader National Dyslexia Awareness Month, the live digital series streamed across the PM eVIDYA network and national educational channels, offering practical instructional frameworks for school administrators, primary educators, and special instructors working in inclusive classrooms. The specialized training modules focused on early identification of reading, spelling, and language processing difficulties, training teachers to adopt multi-sensory teaching tools, visual aids, and adapted assessment techniques for neurodivergent children without imposing academic stigma. Developed by NCERT's Department of Inclusive Education, the workshop sessions provided educators with concrete strategies to align daily classroom instruction with the equity principles outlined under the National Education Policy (NEP). Accessibility advocates and school administrators praised the digital outreach program, highlighting that continuous teacher capacity-building ensures early childhood environments across both public and private schools can identify subtle learning challenges early and deliver effective academic interventions.

Nationwide Initiative Equips Educators for Inclusive Classrooms

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) successfully concluded a dedicated five-day interactive awareness and training program aimed at primary school educators, institutional leaders, and parents.

Organized under the theme "Language and Numeracy-Friendly Classrooms for Learners with SLD," the initiative formed a core component of NCERT's national outreach for Dyslexia Awareness Month. Running daily from October 19 to October 23, 2026, the series addressed the critical need for early identification and instructional adaptations for children experiencing Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), particularly dyslexia.

Overview: Key Parameters of the NCERT Dyslexia Awareness Program

Program ParameterOfficial Specifications & Operational Details
Organizing BodyNational Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Schedule & DurationOctober 19 – October 23, 2026 (5 Daily 30-Minute Sessions)
Core ThemeLanguage & Numeracy-Friendly Classrooms for Learners with SLD
Broadcast ChannelsPM eVidya DTH ISL Channel 31, NCERT YouTube, JioTV
Target AudiencePrimary Teachers, Special Educators, School Administrators & Parents
Core ObjectivePractical classroom adaptations, multi-sensory tools & stigma reduction

Core Session Focus and Practical Pedagogy

The program was designed to move beyond theoretical concepts, giving teachers practical, low-cost instructional strategies that can be implemented directly in primary grade settings.

NCERT Dyslexia Workshop Pipeline: -------------------------------- Listening & Oral Communication ──> Structured Reading Approaches ──> Written Expression Techniques ──> Number-Friendly Classrooms ──> Inclusive Classroom Implementation

The five thematic modules covered essential domains of foundational learning:

  1. Supporting Listening & Oral Skills: Techniques to help learners process auditory instructions and retain phonological information.

  2. Reading & Vocabulary Interventions: Utilizing multi-sensory reading aids, larger visual fonts, and colored overlays to mitigate visual tracking difficulties.

  3. Written Expression Support: Accommodations such as assistive writing grids, graphic organizers, and alternative assessment modes.

  4. Numeracy-Friendly Classrooms: Strategies for dyscalculia and math-related learning hurdles using concrete manipulative objects and structured visual patterns.

"Dyslexia is a learning difference, not a measure of a child's intelligence. By making small, thoughtful adjustments in our teaching methods, classroom layouts, and assessment styles, primary school teachers can ensure no child is left behind." — NCERT Inclusive Education Division

Digital Reach and Alignment with NEP 2020

To maximize accessibility across rural and urban schools, NCERT broadcasted the interactive sessions live across the PM eVidya DTH ISL Channel 31 (dedicated to Indian Sign Language and inclusive education) and streaming channels. This hybrid model allowed educators in remote regions without reliable internet connections to watch via television broadcasts.

The initiative aligns directly with the mandates of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the NIPUN Bharat Mission, which emphasize universal foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) through inclusive, child-centric pedagogy. Archived recordings of all five sessions remain available on NCERT's official digital portals for ongoing professional development and school-level teacher training workshops.