On May 14, 2024, the students of the Faculty of Education at University Isa Boletini in
Mitrovica conducted their first study visit for this academic year to the Përparimi Resource
Center in Pristina. Under the leadership of Ass Arbesa Uka and the student services officer, Mrs.
Blerta Gashi, the students had the opportunity to learn about good and innovative practices in the
field of special education.
Director Mrs. Igballe Asllani Potera led an inspiring lecture to the students, emphasizing the
importance of special education and inclusiveness in the learning process. Her lecture contained
important information about the IEP plan, the assessment of children with special needs, as well
as the most efficient methods of working and teaching with them. An important moment was the
meeting with the Traveling Teachers who remain committed to raising the capacities of
teachers who work with children with special needs in the Prishtina region.
In continuation of the visit, the students were introduced to the spaces and resources of the
Përparimi Resource Center. In this specialized facility, they found classrooms separated by age
and class cycle, an amphitheater, day stays for students, work cabinets, a teachers room, a
gymnastics and fitness room, as well as services such as a psychologist, and a music therapy
room. Among other things, the reading spaces and the kitchen with a restaurant offered suitable
facilities for the needs of the students.
The importance of knowing the principles of special education and inclusiveness was
emphasized during the visit for future primary and preschool students. In a society where

diversity is a deep value, knowing these principles makes future educators ready to face
challenges and create an appropriate learning environment for all students.
Finally, the students of the Faculty of Education would like to thank the staff and management of
the Përparimi Resource Center for their outstanding work in the field of special education and
the management of FEdu, UIBM for the opportunity. The visit was a fruitful and inspiring
experience for all participants, adding value to their journey towards a better and more inclusive
education for all.