Fatah explained here on Monday that the school's physical infrastructure had been completed in 2022 though supporting facilities are still being readied in stages based on the provincial government's budget capacity.
"There are other supporting facilities, such as the laboratory and computers, that need to be provided," he stated.
Fatah explained that the provincial government has coordinated with the South Manokwari district government to allocate or prepare teachers for the school.
He underscored the need for teachers to first participate in technical and special skills improvement training so that teaching and learning activities can later run in accordance with the provisions.
"We have asked the district to prepare teaching staff, both those who already have teaching competence in special schools and those who do not," Fatah remarked.
He stated that other districts in West Papua, such as Teluk Bintuni and Kaimana, are also completing the construction of integrated special schools. The provision of special schools is aimed at helping children with special needs get access to education.
The West Papua provincial government concurrently continues to encourage the two other districts of Pegunungan Arfak and Teluk Wondama to immediately make extensive preparations for the construction of special schools to ensure this facility is available in all regions in the province.
"There is only one active special school, namely SLB Panca Kasih in Manokwari," Fatah remarked.
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