On May 30, 2024, the students of the Faculty of Education of Isa Boletini University made the
third study visit to the Resource Center for Learning and Counseling Mother Teresa in Prizren,
accompanied by the head of programs Ass. Gentiana Imeraj and Ass. Arbesa Uka. This school
center for the rehabilitation and education of children with special hearing and speech needs was
founded in January 1950 in Mitrovica, while in January 1951, the Assembly of Kosovo approved
the decision to establish this boarding school in Prizren .
The goal of the Mother Teresa Resource Center for Learning and Counseling in Prizren is to
transform it into a modern center for education and training of children with special hearing and
speech needs in Kosovo. The center offers support with its professional team to all children who
need professional help. The Resource Center team serves as a consultant for educational staff
working with this category of students.
The main functions of this institution include:
– Providing teaching for all children with special hearing and speech needs.
– Support in the design of individual education plans (IEP).
– Identification and referral for assessment of children who are outside the learning process and
those who are in schools and preschool institutions and need support.
– Supporting preschool institutions and regular schools, as well as parents.
– Supporting students and teachers in regular schools through traveling teachers.
– Drafting and distribution of teaching and auxiliary materials for students.
– Providing technical and teaching equipment for students with special hearing and speech needs
and creating equal opportunities for children.
Ultimately, the visit was important to the education students because it provided them with in-
depth knowledge of current inclusive education practices and helped them better understand the
needs and challenges of children with special needs. This hands-on experience can help students
better prepare for their teaching careers and make a positive impact on the education of all
students, including those with special needs.
We thank the director Mr. Hysamedin Beshi, staff and students of this institution for the
hospitality and valuable information.