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Delhi Directorate Flags 102 Special Educators Without Valid RCI Registration

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The Delhi Directorate of Education has brought to light a concerning issue with 102 special educators teaching children with disabilities in government schools who lack valid or active registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). This revelation comes on the heels of a Supreme Court directive emphasizing the importance of adhering to RCI qualification norms. The special educators in question have been working on contract or daily-wage basis and have been employed across Delhi. The RCI registration numbers were found to be non-active, with some certifications expiring as far back as 2013, 2016, and 2019, raising serious concerns about the quality of education imparted to children with special needs.

Key Takeaways:

  • 102 special educators have been found to be working without valid or active RCI registration, despite it being a mandatory requirement for their roles.
  • The special educators in question have been working in government schools across Delhi, primarily on contract or daily-wage basis.
  • The RCI certification numbers were found to be non-active, with some expiring as far back as 2013, 2016, and 2019.
  • The Delhi Directorate has directed all school heads to ensure that these educators apply for renewal of their certification without delay.
  • A compliance report is to be submitted by June 6, detailing the actions taken by schools to address this issue.
  • The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) had issued a statutory warning on January 6, stating that all professionals/personnel must have valid and active registration certificates to serve persons with disabilities.

Statistics:

  • 102 special educators have been found to be working without valid or active RCI registration.
  • The certifications of these educators expired between 2013, 2016, and 2019.
  • A compliance report is to be submitted by June 6, 2023, at 2 pm.

Sources:

  • "Delhi Directorate flags 102 special educators without valid RCI registration" (The Times of India)
  • Supreme Court directive, March 7 (exact date not specified)
  • Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) statutory warning, January 6 (exact date not specified)
  • Delhi Directorate of Education official order, June 5 (exact date not specified)

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