Estonian education in the 21st century
Goal of the reform programme is to provide all students with opportunities for acquisition of high quality education which meets their abilities, regardless of the place of residence or social background of the student.
Support system
The head of the school has to ensure the support and assistance necessary for individual development of students.
. Speech therapist
. Special education teacher
. Psychologist
. Social education teacher
. Long day group
. Remedial teaching
. Boarding school facilities
. Classes for children with behavioural problems
. Individual study programme
. Availability of the counselling service

Solutions (main points in connection with the Special Education)
. Emphasis on the individual development of the student (development plans, study forms, extra-school activities)
. Updating teacher training
. Reduction of the volume of subject syllabi and connection of subject syllabi
. More choices for school curricula
. To increase the number of choices of schools and students
. Specification of the study results, basic skills and area competencies of the National Curriculum
. Planning the curriculum application process (training, supplementary materials, etc.)
. Application of active methods of study and various teaching aids (especially IT) in lessons (teacher training)