WELCOME TO DACAL
The main objective of DACAL is to identify learning problems that a child is facing, plan an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and after 1-2 years of rigorous intervention, re-integrate them into the mainstream education system.
In 2011, about 20 over-aged boys of Standard VIII, facing expulsion from school for academic failure and behavioural issues were put together as an experiment under the guidance of Ms. Sadiya Saleh, Senior Consultant on Special Education. They were identified as Learning Disabled. A curriculum was drafted accordingly and the remediation process began. Thus, the Darul Ansar Centre for Applied Learning (DACAL) came into existence.
There was no looking back from there…
Darul Ansar Centre for Applied Learning (DACAL) – A Unit of The Anjuman-e-Himayath-e-Islam (AHI), is a resource centre catering to children with Learning Disabilities (such as dyslexia). We provide various individualised learning programs for children according to their specific needs, while retaining a regular school setup.
VISION & MISSION
We strive to tap the talent in every child with love, kindness, compassion, support, guidance, and professional help to enable him/her to overcome the challenges arising from learning disabilities.
We aim at the holistic development of every child so that he/she leads a productive, purposeful, and meaningful life thereby serving society at large.
OUR APPROACH
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We teach students aged 5 to 18 in small ability – appropriate groups
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We offer individualised, structured and concept-based learning environments that focus on academic, behavioural and transitional goals.
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A highly trained, caring team of special educators work closely with all the students to facilitate the transition from our centre back into the mainstream system of education.
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A multi-sensorial approach is used, coupled with easy, effective and innovative teaching methodologies.
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For the students who may not be able to achieve academic efficiency and functional literacy, vocational skills are imparted additionally to enable a level of complete independence.
SALIENT FEATURES
TESTIMONIALS
The encouragement, respect and space given to our children can never be erased. It has motivated them to progress further.
My son has started taking out his books even before I tell him to. I’m so happy !!!
My daughter (5th grade) was weak in Math. Not only has she understood the concepts, but has also started helping her brother who is a 10th grader.
I am very glad that my kids are in DACAL. We got ample guidance and support from the Management, Principal & Teachers during the pandemic through online sessions.
DACAL has a complete package of Occupational Therapy, Speech therapy, Counselling, Remedials, etc. to meet the needs of children with special needs. The school provides a well maintained and hygienic atmosphere to the kids.
I wholeheartedly thank the Principal for encouraging us with her positive approach.
My 11 year old son whose level was that of a second grader has been selected in the Entrance test at Cambridge School in Std VI.
REGISTERED & RECOGNISED BY THE COMMISSIONER FOR WELFARE OF THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED BY THE GOVT. OF TAMIL NADU REGISTRATION NO. 685 / 2024
NIOS ACCREDITED CENTRE NO. M19103
DACAL is a school which caters to children with developmental delays, learning difficulties and special needs.
CONTACT US
DACAL - Darul Ansar Centre for Applied Learning
Anjuman-e-Himayath-e-Islam
#16, B.N. Reddy Road, Chennai 600 017.
Phone: 044 4901 4553, 98842 70480
Mon-Fri: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm