About us
Founded in 1973, “Ion Holban” School institutionalizes
children with physical and associated deficiencies all over the
country in all forms of pre - university education: elementary,
secondary, high-school and vocational. The children attend courses
according to the National Public Education Curriculum.
The registration in our school is supervised by an Evaluation Committee
subordinated to the County Council of Iasi. According to the law
the children selected and registered in our school benefit from
free housing, meals, equipment, medical treatment during the years
of study (the expenses are supported by the General Direction for
the Protection of Children’s Rights, Iasi)
After graduating primary and secondary school pupils can chose
to attend either high – school or vocational courses.
Our high – school offers the following specializations: phylological/theoretical
or economics (finance – accountancy) while the vocational
school certifies children with special needs in the following specializations:
ready-made clothes, knit – wear, weaving, tapestry, gastronomy
and pastry.
Our material resources are based on 38 classrooms, 13 workrooms,
psychology, social-work and kineto-therapy rooms, library, gym.
Still these material resources are not as up-to-date as to meet
all the requirements a special education school implies. During
the years we developed a strategy to overcome this lack of finance,
strategy which consists in organizing sale-exhibitions with
products manufactured by our own children. Unfortunately our problem
persists and we put our hopes in developing close co-operations
with other schools and organizations worldwide.
At “Ion Holban” School we work to provide the best care
and education that expertise, technology and experience can offer.
Our goal is for children and young adults to become as independent
as possible, more self-sufficient and empowered, and better able
to exercise some control over their own lives, and to function productively
and happily as integral members of their families and the larger community.
Classrooms are decorated simply, taking care not to provide
a setting that is over or under-stimulating in order to meet a variety
of student needs. Work areas are available for group activities
as well as spaces for individual work. Quiet places are provided
for those students who need few distractions.
Instruction takes place in large and small group settings as well
as individually. The teacher, with feedback from the students, plans
study topics. Cooperative learning situations in which the students
learn and work collaboratively in groups are utilized when appropriate.
Teachers encourage the learning that needs to take place in order for
students to acquire comprehensive knowledge and skills.
Therapy programs are interwoven with everyday activity at “ION
HOLBAN” School. All residents receive extensive therapy from
certified therapists who work closely with teachers, with the medical staff,
psychologists and social workers.
Therapists meet regularly on a formal basis with educators and medical staff
to monitor each child's progress and evaluate potential needs. Informal discussion
is ongoing throughout the year to ensure that therapies are crossing
over into all environments to maximize each student's success.
We nurture individuals with physical, mental and health impairments
through creative combinations of special education and training,
therapy, supportive medical care and, above all else, the unconditional
love, understanding and sense of belonging every child longs for
and deserves. We believe that educating with an appreciation
for individual differences and individual interests is at the heart
of instilling self-esteem in children. With a strong sense of self,
they will continue to press toward academic excellence and creative
enlightment.
We believe that all people, no matter
how severe their disabilities, should be given the opportunity to achieve
their maximum potential. |
