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Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Mandates Nationwide Screening of Inclusive-Education Sensitisation Module for School Staff
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Core Directive: 30-Minute Video on Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs
The screening is scheduled for October 7, 2026. The module is intended for all teaching and non-teaching personnel, including teachers, heads of schools, aayahs, drivers, clerical staff, receptionists, deans, wardens and other support staff. Schools must arrange the programme so that participation does not disrupt essential school activities.
Background & Context: PRASHAST Screening Initiative
The sensitisation programme is part of the PRASHAST Screening Initiative, a Ministry of Education effort being carried out during the current academic year to identify students with probable disabilities and to facilitate timely intervention. The initiative seeks to create an environment where staff are equipped to recognise and respond to the needs of CwSN, thereby supporting inclusive education goals nationwide.
Timeline of the Directive
- October 5, 2026 (occurred): CBSE’s Training Unit issued Circular No. TRG-20/2026, citing directions received from the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education.
- October 7, 2026 (scheduled): All affiliated schools are to screen the 30-minute module as mandated in the circular.
Participation Requirements and Access Details
CBSE specifies that maximum participation of both teaching and non-teaching staff is required. The video will be hosted on the PRASHAST Portal (prashast.education.gov.in). School heads must log in through the “Headmaster Login” and select the “Video Tutorial” option to access the module. The board emphasizes that schools should organise the screening in a manner that allows staff to attend without affecting core instructional time.
Data & Statistics
- Duration of the module: 30 minutes.
- Target audience: All teaching and non-teaching staff at CBSE-affiliated schools.
- Monitoring: CBSE will make the number of schools that view the module visible at the national level, enabling assessment of participation rates across the country.
Official Statements & Responses
Principals and heads of schools have been asked to ensure full cooperation and to facilitate the programme’s effective implementation.
What’s Next: Monitoring and National Reporting
Following the October 7 screening, CBSE will compile participation data and publish the number of schools that have viewed the module at the national level. This reporting will inform future policy decisions related to inclusive education and the broader PRASHAST screening effort.