WILLEMSTAD – MAN-PIN Member of Curaçao Parliament Giselle Mc William has requested a parliamentary question session to address the situation in special education on the island, following a sharp rise in the number of children requiring additional support.
The request comes amid figures showing that the number of students with special educational needs has increased by 73 percent over the past five years. According to Mc William, this surge is placing significant strain on schools, teachers, and parents.
She warned that the current system is struggling to keep up with demand, with concerns that not all children are receiving the guidance and support they require.
During the session, Mc William plans to question Minister of Education Sithree van Heydoorn about the underlying causes of the increase, the number of children currently on waiting lists, and the measures being taken to address the situation.
The parliamentarian is also calling for further research and immediate solutions to tackle the challenges facing the education system.
The issue adds to growing concerns about capacity and resources within Curaçao’s education sector, as authorities face increasing pressure to adapt to changing needs among students.