The I.~P.A.N. PROGRAM is patterned after the Ai-Ban Class (in Pin Yin) from the mother school in Taiwan, which means “The Love Class”. This “Love Class” is actually segregated class of children with special needs whose learning abilities are being addressed through the Montessori and other early childhood teaching methodologies

In the Philippines, the I.~P.A.N. PROGRAM is not only known as the “Love Class”. It has become an acronym for Integrating, Preparing and Nurturing Children with Special Needs PROGRAM. The PROGRAM is in consultation with Dr. Edilberto I. Dizon, the leading SPED Diagnostician and Professor.

The beauty of the I.~P.A.N. PROGRAM of St. Joseph School, Naga City, lies in its mainstreaming feature - all children with special needs who are under the program are taught together with their regular peers in the regular class. Together they learn and grow with unconditional love and concern.

VISION

Nurtured by the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we, Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in continuity of the legacy and charism of the congregation, commit to serve Christ within all human beings created in the image of God and to make known to all peoples the Divine Mercy of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

MISSION

• We believe that all students are created in the image of God, hence are valued individuals who are capable of learning and contributing to the society.
• We strive to continue the charism of the congregation and actualize the vision that all peoples may know God’s Divine Mercy, education of all students being one of the channels.
• We inherit from the greatest Chinese educator Confucius the legacy that all students have equal educational access to quality services that allow them to be successful in school and life.
• We are convinced that all students learn in a milieu of options, alternatives and practical-life situations.
• We advocate that all students are taught to appreciate and value human differences and similarities.
• We adhere to the value that unconditionally loving all students strengthens commitment to their welfare.

We stick to the motto,
“PRO-LIFE, PRO-HUMANITY, PRO-GOD!”

OBJECTIVES

The I.~P.A.N. PROGRAM aims to:

1. Enable students to adapt to different settings and socialize with peers and other people positively.
2. Enable students to express, communicate with others and make age-appropriate social judgments.
3. Advocate for the welfare and interest of learners with special needs and their families.
4. Prepare students to achieve independence in the different facets of living.
5. Increase students’ awareness and understanding of their environment especially the people around them.
6. Inspire students to love learning for their benefit and those of others.
7. Provide functional and relevant learning experiences to students with special needs.

THE ADMISSION COMMITTEE

The admission procedures for applicants in the I.~P.A.N. PROGRAM are almost the same as those for the regular students, except for:

• the non-administration of entrance test examination
• the requirement of an evaluation report from a certified SPED diagnostician/ psychologist/ developmental pediatrician
• scheduled observation of the learner with special needs.

The I.~P.A.N. PROGRAM Admission Committee is in charge of the final screening of the learner with special needs. The committee is composed of:

• Administration Representative
• Regular Teacher
• Special Educator
• School Guidance Counselor

THE I.~P.A.N. PROGRAM IS MORE THAN READY FOR YOUR CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

To help your child realize his/ her potentials, the I.~P.A.N. PROGRAM is equipped with the following materials and facilities:

• A complete and thorough package of Montessori teaching materials
• Music Education Percussion Instruments
• Air-conditioned classrooms
• Pull-out classrooms
• Provision of therapeutic teaching materials that will help facilitate independence through activities for daily living

All these aim to facilitate the development of each child in all areas to enable him/her to achieve the best that he/she can.