Distance Learning
Our distance learning programme was established with the aim of expanding KISE’s capacity in training of personnel to effectively cater for increasing numbers of persons with disabilities. The programme is implemented through school based mode whereby students are taught in designated centres for three weeks during school holidays. The students are provided with study materials to enhance self-study during the term time. This programme has facilitated implementation of inclusive education in Kenya.
Hearing Impairment and Communication Difficulties (HICD)
The department of Hearing Impairment was established in 1986 and was later renamed Hearing Impairment and Communication Difficulties (HICD). It runs three training programmes namely:
Intellectual Disabilities
It was established in 1986 as Department for the Mentally Handicapped. However with the introduction of a new programme for Education of Learners who are Gifted and Talented in 2007, it was renamed Department for the Education of Learners who are Intellectually Different. The department has two training programmes namely: Education of Learners with intellectual Disabilities and Education of Learners who are Gifted and Talented.
Examinations
This department coordinates examinations, supervised continuous assessment tests (CATS), professional field visits, Term papers, and practical attachments
Games & Sports
Our power of choice is untrammelled and when nothing prevents being able to do what we like best every pleasure.
Guidance and Counseling
This department was established in 2006 to not only coordinate the teaching of Guidance and Counseling but also to manage the Institute’s Wellness and Health facility.
Physical and Multiple Disabilities
This Department was established in 1986 as the Department of Education for Learners with Physical Handicaps. It was later renamed The Department of Education for Learners with Physical and Multiple disabilities. The two programmes offered in this department are Education of Learners with Physical and Multiple disabilities and Education of Learners with Cerebral Palsy.
Psychosocially Different
This department was established in 2007. It is responsible for two training programmes namely:
Visual Impairment
This department was established in 1986 to cater for the Education of Learners with albinism, those who are blind and those with low vision. The programmes offered in this department are: Education of Learners with Visual Impairment, Braille Proficiency and Orientation and Mobility.