Ministry of Basic Education
Republic of Botswana
Mandate
The Department of Special Support Services in the Ministry of Basic Education is responsible for the development and review of policies, guidelines, strategies and interventions that guide the provision of Guidance and Counselling and Special Education Services. The department supports the inclusion of learners with diverse special needs to promote access and equity in education.
Values
Botho
Customer Focus
Accountability
Excellence
Key Functions
The core functions of the department of special support services include:
• Special Education Services
• EarlyIntervention services
• Diagnostic Assessment Service
• Development and Review of Special Support Services Policies & Guidelines
• Psychosocial support
• Learner Profiling and Psychometric Learner Appraisal
• EmotionalIntelligence facilitation
• Counsellor Supervision
• Career Counselling
• Advocacy for Placement of Learners with Special Needs
• Collaboration with Non-Governmental Organizations
Private Bag 005, Gaborone
Tel: 399 8200
