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How did EDUCO come about?
Based on found available information we decided to establish a civil association focused on early intervention service for families with children with disabilities. An Early intervention provider in the Zlin Region was born.
From the friendly meeting of Dasa Machová and Jana Hunáková blossomed the idea to establish a small centre for preschoolers. The Centre helped parents and their children to deal with all kind of problems. The programs offered by the Centre were paid by the parents. The families with children with disabilities were showing an increasing interest in the new service. Dasa and Jana wondered how to help them, what could they offer and how to make the service accessible to families who could not afford to pay for it.
What does the name EDUCO mean?
We questioned the name “EDUCO” a little. We realized that people would associate it with the interpretation of ‘education’. The final decision was made thanks to a fateful meeting with the traveller Miroslav Zikmund, who found it more than suitable. He came across this term many times in his life on his trips to rempote parts of the world. He linked it to the ideas of “guiding, accompanying, supporting of somebody or something.” And that is the core idea of EDUCO.
The target group of EDUCO was clear from the beginning and has not changed until today. We provide assistance to families with children from birth to 7 years with challenging mental, physical or combined condition, autism, or to children born prematurely.
What is EDUCO today?
EDUCO has developed considerably. Passing several important milestones it is a stable non-profit organization and a registered social service provider today. Currently EDUCO provides early intervention (care) to 120 families with children with disabilities in Zlin Region. Counsellors at EDUCO are still educated on courses and interships not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad. They pass on their knowledge in the form of accredited courses, workshops and conferences to other professionals in social services, education and health care. Thanks to its open approach, EDUCO has become a leader in supporting families with children with disabilities in the Czech Republic.
As EDUCO’s Director Dagmar Machová says: “We can study many professional books and make countless trips abroad. But we always return to the original idea that the greatest experts on a child are his/her parents.”
Milestones
Past Events
Koncert FBM – B4 ANGLICKÝMI LISTY
Zveme vás na koncert Filharmonie Bohuslava Martinů 25. ledna v 19hod.
Lucie Bílá podpoří ranou péči EDUCO
Lucie Bílá podpoří EDUCO svým darem v podobě krásného šperku, který čeká na vás. Sledujte náš FB a dozvíte se více.
Koncert ZUŠ Uherský Brod
Děkujeme ZUŠ Uherský Brod a všem dárcům za podporu na Svátečním koncertu 14. 12. 2023.
Ondřej Ruml – Zapomenutý příběh
Zveme vás 10. prosince na adventní koncert Ondřeje Rumla do Otrokovické Besedy.
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Team EDUCO
Read the personal stories of our team members and get to know us better!
I founded Early Intervention Centre EDUCO Zlín z.s. (i.e. Registered Association) in 2005. My career goal is to…
I am a new member of the team…
At EDUCO, I encounter openness, depth and diversity in my work. I am pleased to work in an…
My dream job has always been a meaningful one.
EDUCO has been a part of my life since I was 15, when I volunteered for it and…
My name is Jana and I work as one of EDUCO early interventionists since 2006. I have a…
I got acquainted with the EDUCO Centre in its first years of operation and I like to call…
In my opinion, it is important that mutual contact enriches both, the client and the worker while working…
For me, being an early care counsellor means providing professional help and support to families in a challenging…
My first helping profession was right after high school when I started to work as a social care…
From my point of view, being an early care assistant
I consider my job – early intervention consultant- to be extremely varied, interesting and inspiring. I collaborate with…
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Guidelines
In our early intervention services we apply the following principles:
Individual approach to clients – we respect your individual needs
We always follow the principles of partnership in our approach to you.
Privacy of our clients – during our visits at your home we make sure not to disrupt your privacy.
The counselors only enter into places which you invited them to do so. All your data and information are only provided to third parties with your consent. The documentation of every client is confidential.
Team approach to clients and partnerships – you are always an equal member of the team. We respect your rights, dignity and your freedom to decide.
Our services offer you a great opportunity to connect all the professionals who are taking care of you and your child (e.g. Psychologist, speech therapist, physiotherapist, …) – those who work to promote your child’s development in areas which are at risk.
Guiding the clients to independence – we support your skills and abilities. We encourage you to use your own resources and skills to cope with your challenges.
