Quality indicators for SNE - Czech Republic

Quality indicators for special needs education are very similar to those for general education. The National Programme for Development of Education formulates the indicators for the Czech Educational Policy as a result coming from the broad discussions of professionals.

The indicators are:

• Equal opportunity and access to education

Each child has the right to be educated with respect to his/her individual needs.  Education has to be adapted to meet the needs of each child and diversity of their needs.

• Positive school environment

This means an environment offering all of the pupils an opportunity to improve their personality and individual knowledge and practical skills.

• Open school atmosphere

A classroom atmosphere built on friendly relations, feeling of security with the participation of all pupils, supporting inclusion of children with special needs.

• Teaching as facilitating

The learning process has to stimulate pupil’s active role, his/her self confidence, participation in the process and activities within the class and his/her motivation for life-long education.