Download Official Recruitment Notification and Exam Syllabus for
various teaching and non-teaching posts in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
(KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS).
To download the official notification and syllabus, please click on the following links:
+ Alumni Group Members of Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education (Delhi) + https://www.cbse.gov.in/ + https://kvsangathan.nic.in/ + https://navodaya.gov.in/
All the best. May The Force be with you! With Hope.
Reflection Ideally, it is difficult to bind people together with super glue. But, with a child on one side, it wouldn't be unreasonable to bet against the odds. Movie Details Name & Year: Sarkeet & 2025 Director: Thamar K. V. Producer: Vinayaka Ajith Writer: Thamar K. V. Music: Govind Vasantha Cinematographer: Aeyaz Editor: Sangeeth Prathap Genres: Family Drama Country: India Language: Malayalam
Movie Plot The story revolves around a Malayali couple living in the UAE, who struggle to raise their son diagnosed with ADHD. Their lives intersect with an unemployed man facing his own challenges.
Movie Trailer
Movie and Trailer Credits: Original creators, writers and artists for creating 'Sarkeet'.
Post Sources Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sarkeet_poster.jpg Movie Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarkeet Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFRKz019F7U With Hope.
📚 A good collection of Reference Books on Epilepsy|Seizure Disorders for Parents, Children and Special Educators.
To download the reference books as a PDF file, please click on the following links:
1. Lee, the Rabbit with Epilepsy by Deborah M. Moss|Illustrated by Carol Schwartz|Published by Woodbine House|1989 'Lee, the Rabbit with Epilepsy' introduces a new series of 'Special-Needs Books just for Children'. The book tells the story of Lee and her family as they face the challenges of epilepsy. Published with the hope that the story of Lee will increase everyone’s understanding of epilepsy, and will encourage children who have seizures to pursue their dreams despite their condition. The story of Lee reassures the entire family with a positive, yet realistic look at epilepsy.
3.Growing Up with Epilepsy - A Practical Guide for Parents by Lynn Bennett Blackburn|Demos Medical Publishing|2003 The goal of Growing Up with Epilepsy is to provide parents an owner’s manual to negotiate the unique challenges of childhood epilepsy. This book has been organized with the busy parent in mind. The first four chapters are a “must read” for every parent. They provide the basic tools for understanding epilepsy, behavior management, and school programming. [Age Groups Covered: New Born - Adolescence]
4. Living Well with Epilepsy by Robert J. Gumnit (Clinical Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of Minnesota)|Demos Vermande|1997 Written with the hope to provide people with seizures and those who share the adventure of life with them the information and outlook necessary to live successfully with epilepsy. To help them take charge of their lives and to venture boldly into new experiences. It is not the limitations that life has placed on them, but the strengths and resources that they possess that will determine who they become. [Age Groups Covered: Adolescence - Old Age|A technical guidebook for parents and care givers]
To acknowledge and support the efforts put in by the authors, experts, contributors, editors, illustrators, publishers, and organizations, please remember to credit and quote the requisite reference books used by you in your work and publications (like projects, lectures, presentations, podcasts, write-ups, research papers, and books). Sources/Credits + God, Family, Friends, Students, Fellow Educators and Parents. + Authors, Experts, Parents, Children, Educators, Organizations and Publishers of the Books: 1. Lee, the Rabbit with Epilepsy by Deborah M. Moss|Illustrated by Carol Schwartz|Published by Woodbine House (1989) 2. Taking Seizure Disorders to School - A Story About Epilepsy by Kim Gosselin|Illustrated by Moss Freedman|Published by JayJo Books (1996) 3. Growing Up with Epilepsy - A Practical Guide for Parents by Lynn Bennett Blackburn|Demos Medical Publishing (2003) 4. Living Well with Epilepsy by Robert J. Gumnit (Clinical Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of Minnesota)|Demos Vermande|1997 With Hope.
Do you struggle with the puzzling "Mom/Dad, I'm bored!"? What if we told you that boredom is actually one of the most powerful tools to unleash our creativity?
This video is an essential guide for every parent and teacher who wants to unlock true creativity and problem-solving skills in children and students: + Discover how to respond constructively when your child says, "I'm bored," turning that moment into an opportunity to build resourcefulness and creativity together. + Dive into the fascinating science of boredom and understand how the Brain’s Default Mode Network (DMN) activates regions in the Brain associated with self-reflection, critical thinking and innovation.
Please Remember: Finding a good balance, an optimal mix of both online and offline engagements or activities (a time to work, a time to rest, a time to play, a time to wonder, a time to learn, a time to eat, a time to discuss and share ...) holds the key to living a meaningful and productive life. It is tough, try not to be too harsh on yourself, rest assured one small step at a time will prove good enough in the long run.
I am sure there are Parents and Teachers out there who have tackled the "I am bored!" scenario constructively, in ways I cannot think of, putting their insights and creativity on the line. Please lend us a helping hand by sharing your ideas or experience with us in the comments and guiding fellow parents searching for ways to convert challenges into opportunities.
Sources|Credits: + God, Family, Friends, Students, Fellow Educators and Parents. + Article by Sidhi Kapoor with Inputs from Parents (Ishinna B Sadana, Vani M Dhall, Deepti Chhabra and Simran Taneja)| Times of India (September 22, 2025). + You Need to Be Bored. Here's Why?|Professor Arthur C. Brooks| Harvard Business Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orQKfIXMiA8 Video Synopsis: Boredom isn’t a bug—it’s a feature. Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks explains why boredom unlocks creativity, activates a powerful brain network, and might even protect you from depression. Learn how the mind wanders—and why that’s a very good thing. + BGM: Created on https://www.soundful.com
Reflection A gripping court room thriller outside the court room.
Movie Details Name and Year: The Invisible Guest | Contratiempo (Spanish) and 2016 Director: Oriol Paulo Producers: Mercedes Gamero, Adrian Guerra, Sandra Hermida, Mikel Lejarza, Eneko Lizarraga and Núria Valls Writers: Oriol Paulo and Lara Sendim Music: Fernando Velázquez Cinematographer: Xavi Jiménez Editor: Jaume Martí Genres: Mystery Thriller Country: Spain Language: Spanish
Movie Plot A young businessman wakes up in a hotel room locked from the inside with the dead body of his lover next to him. He hires a prestigious lawyer, and over one night they work together to clarify what happened in a frenetic race against time.
Movie Trailer
(Movie and Trailer Credits: Original creators and artists for creating The Invisible Guest | Contratiempo)
Post Sources Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Contratiempo_poster.jpg Movie Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Invisible_Guest Movie Plot: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4857264/ Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epCg2RbyF80 With Hope.
Explore the potential of artificial intelligence in storytelling! This video demonstrates how Google Gemini's Storybook feature empowers parents and special educators to create highly personalized social stories. We'll walk through the creation of a story for a Grade 4 kid, featuring her favorite Anime character 'Gojo,' to help her regulate the amount of time she spends on playing online games.
Learn how to harness AI to craft engaging, age appropriate and relevant narratives that support social-emotional learning of your child at home. A personalized social story on managing screen time for children.
This video is a must-watch for parents and special educators looking to create personalized impactful social stories that resonate with your kids or students.
Notes
Good Websites for Social Stories: Picture Books: https://www.booksie.org/ Audio Books: https://librivox.org/ Picture Books: https://autismlittlelearners.com/social-stories-for-school/ Audio Video Presentations: YouTube
Dear Parents and Educators, - To endless possibilities: This is just one way of utilizing the storybook feature, put on your 'Creative Hat' and explore different ways to use it! We would enjoy watching your ideas in action too. - Figure out a way to involve your student in the process of creating the story book (it could be in the form of creating the artwork or character for the story, deciding the theme or moral for the story, or style of art for the story book). - Don't expect your student to fall in line after 1 or 2 renditions of the personalized social story generated by you. Bringing about behavioral change is a slow and intuitive process. Be patient with your student or kid. Top it up with other activities. Model the desired behavior regularly too. - Try not to share your or your kid's or student's real photos and personal details with AI powered tools. - Please overlook my screen recorders struggle to capture my screen without flickering!
Dear #google, I have the following suggestions for #gemini #storybook feature (since it is in its experimental stage!): 1. Wouldn't it be better if the attribution under the title of the storybook says, "Created by ABC using Gemini Storybook"? 2. Please figure out a way to credit or acknowledge and quote sources used by the AI model to generate the story book (similar to the manner in which your AI powered search engine, now, links or quotes sources). 3. Provide us with an option to download the digital version of the story book as a .mp4 file. 4. When we save the file as a PDF instead of printing it, ensure the illustrations corresponding to the write-ups (lines from the story) are on the same page (as it appears in the digital/online version of the storybook).
Sources|Credits: - God Almighty + Family + Friends + Mentors + Professors + Teachers + Students (who have through their practice strengthened my belief in the power and art of Storytelling as a medium for inspire change) - Artwork (Sketch of Gojo): Arvin (my nephew) - Google Gemini | Data Set used to train the AI model (which would have included ideas, stories, and artwork of artists, writers and illustrators from around the world). - Images: https://www.aiimagegenerator.org - Pictures: Canva - BGM: www.soundful.com
Please Note (as of 05.09.2025): - Gemini's Storybook Feature, which is in its experimental stage, attributes the prompt writer as the author of the story book generated by it. As someone, who believes in the power of words, our heart goes out to original creators, writers and illustrators on whose ideas, style and artwork the generated output is based upon (which would have been a part of the data set used train the AI model). We are hopeful, as we move forward in time, Google will figure out a way to credit or acknowledge and quote sources used by the AI model to generate the story book. So that we can use this cool feature in a transparent and credible manner. - The length of the illustrated storybook created by Gemini is 10 pages. With Hope.
Explore the potential of artificial intelligence in special education! A step by step guide on how to use Google Gemini's Storybook feature and empower special educators to create highly personalized social stories. We'll walk through the creation of a story for a Grade 2 student, featuring his favorite 'Star Wars' character 'Baby Yoda or Grogu', to help him understand the importance of taking turns in our life.
A personalized social story for a child in Grade 2 on 'turn-taking'. Learn how to harness AI to craft engaging, age appropriate and relevant stories that support social-emotional growth and address specific behavioral needs in your classroom.
This video is a must-watch for special educators looking to create personalized, impactful, social stories that resonate with your students.
Notes
Good Websites for Social Stories: Picture Books: https://www.booksie.org/
Dear Educators, - To endless possibilities: This is just one way of utilizing the storybook feature, put on your 'Creative Hat' and explore different ways to use it! We would enjoy watching your ideas in action too. - Figure out a way to involve your student in the process of creating the story book (it could be in the form of creating the artwork or character for the story, deciding the theme or moral for the story, or style of art for the story book). - Don't expect your student to fall in line after 1 or 2 renditions of the personalized social story generated by you. Bringing about behavioral change is a slow and intuitive process. Be patient with your student or kid. Top it up with other activities. Model the desired behavior regularly too. - Please overlook my screen recorders struggle to capture my screen without shivering!
Dear Google, I have the following suggestions for #gemini #storybook #feature (since it is in its experimental stage!): 1. Wouldn't it be better if the attribution under the title of the storybook says, "Created by ABC using Gemini Storybook"? 2. Please figure out a way to credit or acknowledge and quote sources used by the AI model to generate the story book (similar to the manner in which your AI powered search engine, now, links or quotes sources). 3. Provide us with an option to download the digital version of the story book as a .mp4 file. 4. When we save the file as a PDF instead of printing it, ensure the illustrations corresponding to the write-ups (lines from the story) are on the same page (as it appears in the digital/online version of the storybook).
Credits|Sources: - Google Gemini: Storybook Keyword or Feature or Gemstone - Images: https://www.aiimagegenerator.org - Pictures: Canva - BGM: www.soundful.com
Please Note (as of 05.09.2025): - Gemini's Storybook Feature, which is in its experimental stage, attributes the prompt writer as the author of the story book generated by it. As someone, who believes in the power of words, our heart goes out to original creators, writers and illustrators on whose ideas, style and artwork the generated output is based upon (which would have been a part of the data set used train the AI model). We are hopeful, as we move forward in time, Google will figure out a way to credit or acknowledge and quote sources used by the AI model to generate the story book. So that we can use this cool feature in a transparent and credible manner. - The length of the illustrated storybook created by Gemini is 10 pages.
Reflection "Sometimes you find a new home, Sometimes you find the way back home, Sometimes you go around, To end up in the same place, But, the journey, the experience, Is never in vain." --- #PoeticWithHope
Movie Details Name and Year: Ghoomketu and 2020 Director and Writer: Pushpendra Nath Mishra Producers: Anurag Kashyap, Vikas Bahl and Sony Pictures Networks Productions Music: Zubin Balaporia (Score) and Sneha Khanwalkar & Jasleen Royal (Songs) Cinematographer: Satya Rai Nagpaul Editors: Pushpendra Nath Misra and Kratika Adhikari Genres: Comedy & Drama Country: India Language: Hindi
Movie Plot The story of an aspiring writer from a UP village called Mahona.
Movie Trailer
(Movie and Trailer Credits: Original creators and artists for creating Ghoomketu!)
Post Sources Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ghoomketu_poster.jpg Movie Details and Plot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ghoomketu_poster.jpg Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioNqxs7-UWU
Stickers and Beyond: Reinforcement Strategies that Actually Work for Diverse Learners!
Reinforcement Strategy: Actions taken while working with a child to make a desired behaviour more likely to occur in the future or actions taken while working with a child to facilitate or increase the occurence of a desired behaviour.
+ Positive Reinforcement: Adding something pleasant or desirable (examples: toy, food, attention …) to make a desired behavior more likely to occur.
+ Negative Reinforcement: Taking something unpleasant or undesired away (examples: noise, distractions …) to make a desired behavior more likely to occur.
Reinforcer: Incentive (either a reward or the removal of something undesired) that is given to a child after they display a desired/appropriate behavior (or used while working with a child to materialize a desired behavior).
Examples/Types of Reinforcers:
A. Tangible - Tokens, stickers, posters, noise cancelling headphones, prize from a prize box, snack or favorite food item (if appropriate), coloring page, books.
B. Activity-Based - Extra time on computer, silent reading time, partner reading, allowed to be a leader, given a classroom job, assisting secretary or teacher.
C. Social - Tell a joke, lunch with teacher, positive phone call home, game with a friend, being a peer model for a younger student.
D. Intangible - Verbal praise, smiles, thumbs-up, giving eye contact, positive comments written on work.
Source: Reinforcement Strategies (National Center on Intensive Intervention, 2016)
Acknowledgements:
+ God (our heavenly Father)
+ Family
+ Friends
+ Professors and Mentors (Anamika Ma'am, Swati Ma'am, Pubali Ma'am, Sudeep Sir, Jha Sir, Brij Ma'am and Pushpa Ma'am).
An instruction manual, which briefly describes the usage of various assistive tools and devices used by children with visual impairment, prepared by Worth Trust. The instruction manual is part of their Universal Braille Kit and covers assistive tools like Vasantha Braille Cube, Natesan Braille Block, Braille Slate & Stylus, Alphabet Block, Standard Abacus, Geometry Set & Drawing Tool, and Taylor Frame with Types.
A resource kit worth having for educators & parents working with children with visual impairment in special and inclusive schools.
To download The Universal Braille Kit Instruction Manual from Worth Trust in English and Hindi, please click on the following links:
Useful videos for your reference: I. Components of the Universal Braille Kit + Tactile Dominoes Set from Worth Trust
A sneak peak into the components of the Universal Braille Kit designed and produced by Worth Trust (Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India) Apart from the Universal Braille Kit, the video also shows you a tactile Dominoes Set (also known as Dominoes Double Six) from Worth Trust.
II. Lesson 01: Taylor's Frame - Representing Numbers 0 to 9
Introduction to Taylor Frame + Representing Numbers 0 to 9
III. Lesson 02: Taylor's Frame - Type A (Mathematical Operators, . & = ) and Type B (Variables & Brackets)
In this video you will learn about: A. Representing Mathematical Operators (+, -, × & ÷), Decimal Point (.) and Equal To (=) Sign using Type A on the Taylor's Frame. B. Representing Variables (A, B, C, D, X, Y & Z), Occasional Bit, Different Types of Brackets (( ) { } [ ]), Index Sign or Indicator (Power/Exponent) and Radical Sign (√) using Type B on the Taylor's Frame.
IV. How to prepare Tactile Enlarged Models of Type A (Arithmetic Type) & Type B (Algebraic Type)
V. Taylor’s Frame – Creating an Octagonal Shaped Design (Tactile Practise Frame for Beginners)
VI. How to write an Algebraic Expression on a Taylor's Frame
VII. Creating a Tactile Number Line on a Taylor's Frame
VIII. Tactile TLM - Understanding Quadrilaterals on Taylor's Frame
Sources/Credits: + Universal Braille Kit: Purchased from Worth Trust, Chennai, India. + NCERT
Acknowledgements: + I would like to thank N. K. Jha Sir (Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education) for teaching me how to use the Taylor’s Frame. + I would like to thank SAKSHAM (Principal ma’am, teachers and students) for inspiring me with their ideas and dedication. + I would like to thank my Professors: Swati ma’am, Sudeep sir, Pubali ma’am and Jha sir (Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education) for their insights and guidance.
Reflection What if you fall in love with your colleague at work and your office policy prohibits you from doing so? Would you quit or ask her to quit to protect your bond? Unfolding a cute, funny and romantic competition.
Movie Details Name and Year: ATM: Er Rak Error | ATM เออรัก เออเร่อ and (2012) Director: Mez Tharatorn Producers: Jira Maligool, Chenchonnee Soonthornsaratul, Suvimon Techasupinun and Vanridee Pongsittisak Writers: Aummaraporn Phandintong and Mez Tharatorn Music: Vichaya Vatanasapt Editor: Thammarat Sumetsupachok Genres: Rom-Com Country: Thailand Language: Thai
Movie Plot Two enamored employees in a bank with no fraternization policy must recover their company's lost money while trying to keep their relationship a secret.
Movie Trailer
(Movie and Trailer Credits: Original creators and artists for creating ATM: Er Rak Error)
Post Sources Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ATM-_Er_Rak_Error_poster.jpg Movie Details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATM:_Er_Rak_Error Movie Plot: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2191394/ Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-JXLx-ygvM With Hope.
Individualised Education Plan (IEP) - It should not be 'just a document'. It should be 'a living document'!
A simple and comprehensive video tutorial on how to prepare an IEP (Individualised Education Plan). It is based on the format and guidelines published by Directorate of Education (DoE, Delhi) & my experience of working as a special educator under the guidance of prolific educators at different mission oriented special and inclusive schools.
I. To download the Basic IEP (Individualised Eduaction Plan) Format I (including the guidelines) published by the Department of Education (Govt. of Delhi), please click on the following links:
Acknowledgements: All of you have played an important role in my journey. I am grateful for everything I have learned from each one of you. This video wouldn’t have been possible without your priceless insights and guidance. Thank you for being patient with me. Please forgive me if I've caused you any pain. + The everlasting Grace of God + Family + Friends + My Teachers, Students, Mentors | Professors and Fellow Educators | Colleagues from St. Paul’s School, IILM, Teach for India, Student Competetions, HCL, Opportunity Desk, Ufaber, ScrapLabs, CONCOR, Global Peace Chain, EVE, University of Hyderabad, Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education, Blind Relief Association, Green Field School, SAKSHAM, and The British School + Kivespervibo Channel Outro (Exit Sequence) Designed By: A&ACherries | Alegniv_Creations https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJaOv3c0_5GyVT-0AseIorQ + Background Music: Created on Soundful using AI Music Editor https://soundful.com/
Sources/Credits - Team of Special Educators, Resource Persons and Teachers who worked on creating the basic IEP format and guidelines - Directorate of Education (DoE), Inclusive Education Branch, Government of Delhi - Revised Format and Instructions for Developing IEP - Annexure I to III [Directorate of Education (Delhi), May, 2022] - NCERT With Hope.
Reflection Wise souls confess, "Everything happens for a reason." But, how can an accident be beautiful? How can pain ever feel good? I invite you to watch 'Beautiful Accident', a sweet and heartwarming tale, to see how it works in favour of us at times.
Movie Details Name and Year: Beautiful Accident | 美好的意外 and 2017 Director: Ho Wi Ding Producers: Wang Zhonglei and Chen Kun Writers|Screenplay: Ha Zhichao and Zhou Jialin Music: Robin Coudert Cinematographer: Wade Muller Editor: Xu Weirao Genres: Comedy, Drama and Family Country: Taiwan Language: Mandarin
Movie Plot A single and career-driven lawyer is given a second chance in life following a fatal car crash. In the span of seven days, she finds herself taking on a new life where she assumes the role of a housewife, taking care of her architect husband and two children.
Movie Trailer
(Movie and Trailer Credits: Original creators and artists for creating a Beautiful Accident)
Post Sources Movie Poster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Beautiful_Accident.jpg Movie Details and Plot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beautiful_Accident Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fai9n79NkeE
A lesson plan template and sample lesson plan prepared by us as B. Ed. Special Education Trainees for children with visual impairment under the guidance of our dedicated Professors and Principal (Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education) for your reference:
To download a Basic Lesson Plan Template used by B. Ed. Special education students, please click on the following link:
Acknowledgements + The everlasting Grace of God. + Family and Friends. + Professors (Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education), Students, Teachers and Mentors.
References - B. Ed. Special Education Documents - NCERT Class 8 Science Book
A quick look at a simple lesson plan model or format that can be used by special educators to create a lesson plan for a child with special need in special and inclusive schools.
To download the Basic Lesson Plan Template for Children with
Special Needs based on a lesson plan published by The University of
Mary Washington, please click on the following links:
To
download the Sample Lesson Plan published by The University of Mary
Washington for Children with Intellectual Disability, please click on
the following link:
1. Sample Vocabulary Lesson Plan published by The University of Mary Washington for Children with Intellectual Disability (PDF Version). Acknowledgements + The everlasting Grace of God. + Family and Friends. + Fellow Educator (this video was conceptualized as a response to a request from a an educator). +
University of Mary Washington: Team of Special Educators, Resource
Persons and Teachers who created and uploaded a lesson plan for our
reference. + Students, Teachers, Mentors, Professors and Fellow Educators and Colleagues. + Background Music: Created on Soundful using AI Music Editor https://soundful.com/
Sources - https://education.umw.edu/tspot/files/2013/02/Vocabulary-Lesson-Plan-for-Students-with-Severe-Intellectual-Disabilities.doc - https://www.understood.org/en/articles/the-difference-between-accommodations-and-modifications - Including Children With Special Needs (Primary Stage), NCERT (2014) - Including Children With Special Needs (Upper Primary Stage), NCERT (2015) - National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023, NCERT (2024)
To download the official DSSSB Previous Year Question Papers for TGT Special Educator Exam conducted by DSSSB (Delhi State Services Selection Board), please click on the following links:
