Psychology and guidance service
The Psychology and Guidance Service is available to support students and attend to their needs in various areas. This support extends to all aspects of student life and seeks to provide effective, multidimensional responses, ranging from psychological support to the creation and guidance of suitable paths and careers, as well as the implementation of educational dynamics and skills work. The Psychology and Guidance Service adapts its methods, techniques and scientific knowledge to the specific needs of each student as well as to the demands of the school community in order to offer input and support wherever needed.
Multidisciplinary Support Team for Inclusive Education
The Multidisciplinary Support Team for Inclusive Education (EMAEI) is a body within the school that is responsible for implementing and overseeing our multi-level approach which aims for a broad, integrated and participatory framework for those involved in the educational process. It is responsible for implementing Decree-Law 54/2018, of July 6 (decreto-lei 54/2018, de 6 de julho), as amended by Decree-Law 62/2003, of July 25 (decreto-lei n.º 62/2003, de 25 de julho), which is founded on three levels: universal measures, selective measures and additional measures.
In the case of the International School, the Multidisciplinary Team is based on the practices of the Cambridge International Program. A systematic combination of differentiated pedagogies and accommodations in the teaching-learning process are employed to provide the necessary and appropriate support according to the characteristics and profile of each student.
The approach we take is intended to correspond to the diversity of situations that arise which require the implementation of varied and necessary human, technical and material resources tailored to the specific characteristics of each student.
In this sense, the school assesses the needs of each student and offers them ability to join different groups aimed at reinforcing school skills. Special Education support can be provided in small groups or on an individual basis, promoting study, reading and writing and socio-emotional skills, depending on the technical resources available to us.
Office to Support Access to Higher Education
The Psychology and Guidance Service undertakes the area of career development support through which students can reflect on their future path. Recognizing the importance of a career in one’s life, students are accompanied during their exploration, reflection and decision-making. A student-centered approach is utilized to include personalized individual consultations and group sessions in addition to participation in career fairs and events.
Knowledge Centre
The Colégio Júlio Dinis Knowledge Center is a dynamic space where we can embark on a journey of learning and appreciation. With experienced educators, engaging courses and multiple approaches, we make the learning process fluid and effective.
Health Space
The health office plays a key role, creating the necessary conditions to ensure that students can develop critical thinking and the ability to act in a safe and healthy school environment.
As well as contributing to the adoption of healthy lifestyles, the health team’s main objective is to look after the health of all the school’s students and staff, ensuring that they feel healthy, happy and integrated into the community.
It is the responsibility of this team to provide the necessary health care in acute and chronic health situations as well as accidents and trauma. The team’s role is promoting, identifying, caring for and ensuring the proper care and referral of any and all health situations that occur within the school environment. It is also responsible for implementing measures to prevent communicable diseases, ensuring compliance with national and local health laws.
Thus, the school nursing service will provide clinical monitoring of pupils, with a view to training teachers and other educational agents in the health needs of each child. This service can, in some cases, administer the planned medication, duly prescribed and previously authorized, in addition to drawing up referral notes for pediatricians and/or other health specialists.
All of the projects undertaken by this office aim to promote the continuous training of students and teaching and non-teaching professionals on topics such as healthcare in acute illness situations, managing chronic illnesses and special health needs, disease prevention and transmission, first aid, health education and promoting healthier environments.
