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Coaching programme empowers teachers of deaf and blind students
The International Association of Coaching Sri Lanka Chapter marked World White Cane Day by delivering professional development training to staff at the Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind, focusing on leadership and coaching skills.
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The International Association of Coaching (IAC) Sri Lanka Chapter partnered with Eaglenest Corporation to conduct a specialised Coaching and Leadership Development Programme targeting educators and staff at the Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind on 30 October.
Organised under the theme "Empowering Those Who Empower", the initiative coincided with World White Cane Day 2026, a global observance recognising the independence and capabilities of individuals with visual impairments.
The programme aimed to equip teachers and support staff with enhanced coaching methodologies and leadership competencies, recognising their crucial role in shaping the educational experiences of students with sensory disabilities.
This collaborative effort represents an effort to strengthen professional capacity within specialised educational institutions, combining international coaching standards with local expertise to benefit vulnerable student populations in Sri Lanka's education system.