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Inclusive Education: A way to promote social cohesion - conference conclusions available!
On March 11th-12th the Spanish Presidency of the European Union hosted the conference "Inclusive Education: A way to promote social cohesion". The aim of the conference was to develop knowledge and understanding of inclusive education as one of the main factors for social cohesion and inclusion.
International Conference - Inclusive Education: A Way To Promote Social Cohesion
Madrid, March 11th – 12th An event held under the Spanish Presidency of the European Union One of the main objectives of the Strategic Framework for the European Co-operation in Education and Training “ET 2020” is “Promoting equality, social cohesion and active citizenship”. The building of a society which is founded on social inclusion and on reducing poverty is one of the essential priorities of the EU linked to 2010 European Year against Poverty and Social Exclusion.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) - Policy and practice in the field of special needs education
The aim of the project is to identify and investigate the relevant key aspects of vocational education and training (VET) programmes for students with SEN with a clear link to employment opportunities: “what works” and “why” in VET for students with SEN. The project kick-off meeting took place on the 4-6 of February in Brussels with the participation of 46 nominated experts from 26 participating countries: Austria, Belgium (both communities), Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK (England, Northern Ireland, Wales).
Key Principles for Promoting Quality in Inclusive Education - available now!
The latest issue of Key Principles focuses upon recommendations for promoting quality in inclusive education and is now available in English. The aim of this report is to highlight recommendations regarding key aspects of educational policy that seem to be effective in supporting the inclusion of learners with a diverse range of needs within mainstream provision.
'Thematic Key Words for Inclusive and Special Needs Education' glossary available now
An updated version of the 'Thematic Key Words for Inclusive and Special Needs Education' glossary is available for download.
Inclusive Education in Action project
The IEA project is based on a unique collaboration between two key international organisations working in the field of inclusive education: UNESCO and the Agency. The project will draw upon the existing respective knowledge and expertise from the two organisations and their well-established international networks of policy makers and practitioners.
EuroNews 19 available now
In this issue of EuroNews you will find articles on interesting examples of new initiatives and news from our member countries, as well as the latest news from the European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education.
Multicultural Diversity and Special Needs Education web area available now
This web area presents the results of the Agency project focusing upon an analysis of Multicultural Diversity and Special Needs Education in 25 European countries.
Launch of the Higher Education Accessibility Guide
The Higher Education Accessibility Guide (HEAG) web area is a unique guide to disability support services in Higher Education Institutions across Europe. Project experts from 28 countries have collaborated to collect focused information, which can be accessed via country pages and via the HEAG database.
Newsletter of the National Council for Special Education, Ireland
Information on the December 2009 issue of the National Council for Special Education in Ireland
Vocational Education and Training (2010-2012)
The project was initiated by Agency member countries as a key issue of major concern at national, European and international level, taken into account the high level of unemployment among people with disabilities and SEN.
Multicultural Diversity and Special Needs Education
A new report "Multicultural Diversity and Special Needs Education" is available to download in English. This report presents a summary of the 3 year project exploring the dual challenge of immigration and special educational needs.
Indicators for Inclusive Education: Follow up activities (2010-2011)
The aim of the project initiated by Agency member countries is to develop suitable and operational indicators to be used as a tool for policy makers to monitor developments in national level policy and practice.
Early Childhood Intervention Project Update (2009-2010)
The project was initiated by Agency member countries as an update of an analysis in the area of ECI. The main objective of the project update is to provide an overview regarding the progress and main changes that have been made in the participating countries since 2005.
The report "Development of a set of indicators – for inclusive education in Europe" is available now
A new report "Development of a set of indicators – for inclusive education in Europe" is available to download in English from the Indicators for Inclusive Education project web area.
Launch of the "Teacher Education for Inclusion" project
The Agency is currently undertaking a major new project titled "Teacher Education for Inclusion". A survey of all Agency country representatives highlighted this issue as being of top priority for examination. The project will involve over 60 experts from 26 European countries and last for three years. Activities have begun in 2009 and will run until the end of 2011.
Newsletter - Zeitschrift für Heilpädagogik, Germany
Der Verband Sonderpädagigik / the Assoziation Special Needs Education Germany has published the Newsletter 13/ 2009. In this issue you will find links to interesting conferences and events.
Assessment Resource Guide with new design and new entries
The Assessment Resource Guide contains resources that have been collected in the second phase of the Assessment in Inclusive Settings Project, with contributions from 25 Agency Member Countries.
ECI report translations into Maltese, Slovenian and Polish
The Early Childhood Intervention: Analysis of Situations in Europe - Key Aspects and Recommendations report from 2005 has been translated into Maltese, Slovenian and Polish and is available online.
Assessment in inclusive settings web area updated!
The Assessment in inclusive settings project web area has been updated and additional information has been added.
