Ankura Foundation

Aim  To develop and disseminate innovative teaching methods and material through research and practice

	is listed under the category Education/Organisations
	was established in 2002
	focuses on Pre-school, special education, teacher training, research, learning resources
	functions at the Local level
	works with children between the age group of 2-8, urban and rural, advantages an under privileged, special children
	has the resource of toys, teaching aids, audio, audio – visual material
	welcomes help in the form of toys, books, resource persons, volunteers, donations

 Pre-school, day care and toy library for normal children.  An early intervention programme for children with autism. A cognitive support programme, infant stimulation programme, speech therapy and toy library for special children.  Involved in research oriented activities to develop and disseminate innovative teaching methods and materials through research and practice in collaboration with Directorate of State Educational Research and Training, Regional Institute of English, South India and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyana.  Provides education, consultancy service to pre-school teachers.  Summer camps on “environment” and to make arti-crafts out of waste.  Conducts classes in music, dance and art for children.

Dr Shobha Shashidhara, Coordinator
Available - Mon-Fri 9 to 5
81/2, Dr. A.N.Krishna Rao Road, , V.V.Puram,, Bangalore - 560004.
Ph 26613135 , Fax 51205657 , Email ankurafoundatin@rediffmail.com