Key Message
Effective funding mechanisms can be an incentive for inclusive education. They can promote capacity building and empower stakeholders to develop innovative and flexible mainstream learning environments for all learners.
Fostering Collaboration for Inclusive Education
We learn best when we learn together.
The Agency supports the ministries of education of over 30 member countries as they improve their inclusive education policy and practice. It also co-operates with transnational organisations and engages educators, experts, learners and families to ensure high-quality educational opportunities for all.
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Projects
We carry out projects involving our extensive network in Agency member countries. We aim to provide member countries and stakeholders at the European level with evidence-based information and guidance on implementing inclusive education systems.
Read more about the various Agency projects in detail in this section.
Country Information
The Agency has 31 member countries, covering 35 jurisdictions (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, as well as Belgium’s French and Flemish communities are each represented separately). This section contains information about each of the member countries.
Publications
Access the Agency’s latest publications here. Publications are available in up to 25 Agency languages and can be freely downloaded.
Multimedia
This area contains Multimedia materials including key messages, Agency presentations and links to videos from the Agency YouTube channel.
European Agency Statistics on Inclusive Education
This area presents quantitative and qualitative country information from the European Agency Statistics on Inclusive Education (EASIE) in an accessible, interactive and easily comparable way.
Latest News from the Agency
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Agency participation in the OECD ‘Strength through Diversity’ meeting
The Agency took part in a meeting for the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (… -
European Agency Coronavirus (COVID-19) precautions and measures
The Agency is closely monitoring developments surrounding the global Coronavirus (COVID‑19)… -
Stakeholder consultation on key issues for improving quality in inclusive education in Poland
The Agency has contributed to a series of three regional consultation meetings in Poland as part of… -
Europe Begins in Lampedusa 2020
The Agency continued its involvement in the ‘Europe Begins in Lampedusa’ project by hosting a… -
Agency participation in ETUCE Standing Committee for Equality
The ETUCE Standing Committee for Equality held a conference on Diversity and Inclusion in February… -
Supporting Inclusive School Leadership: Phase 2 Scoping Meeting
The Supporting Inclusive School Leadership project team recently met in Brussels to discuss phase 2… -
eBulletin February 2020
This eBulletin brings you news of several resources and reports that have been published on the… -
Teacher Professional Learning for Inclusion project publications available online
Two publications from the Teacher Professional Learning for Inclusion project are available on the… -
SRSP Thematic Working Groups in Cyprus
The European Commission is co-operating with the Agency to assist in preparing a new bill for… -
New report on the Changing Role of Specialist Provision in Supporting Inclusive Education
The Agency has published a new report as part of the Changing Role of Specialist Provision in… -
United Nations International Day of Education
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed Friday 24 January 2020 as the International Day… -
Introduction to Web Accessibility course
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in… -
Agency role in 2020 GEM report on inclusion and education in Central and Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia
The Agency is working alongside UNESCO and the NEPC to produce the regional edition of the 2020 GEM… -
Nordic Seminar on Democracy and Inclusive Education
The Nordic Council of Ministers seminar on Democracy and Inclusive Education in Reykjavik, Iceland… -
New Legislation Updates published
The Agency has published a new document which outlines updated legislation for special needs and/or… -
Formation of a new Reference Group for inclusive education in Sweden
A new Reference Group for inclusive education has been formed in Sweden by the Swedish Agency for…
Featured Content
Infographic: Inclusive Education Across Europe
Every learner should have access to meaningful, high-quality educational opportunities in their local community, alongside friends and peers. This helpful infographic summarises how and why legislation, practice and policy contribute to the Agency's vision for inclusive education systems.
Teacher Professional Learning for Inclusion project publications available online
The Teacher Professional Learning for Inclusion (TPL4I) project Literature Review and Policy Self-Review Tool are available on the Agency website.
Inclusive Education in Action Online Resource Base: Open Call for Case Studies
UNESCO together with the Agency have developed an online resource and knowledge-base presenting information from across the globe on inclusive approaches to policy and practice, benefiting both policymakers and practitioners.
The Agency's Vision for Inclusive Education Systems
Our ultimate vision for inclusive education systems is to ensure that all learners of any age are provided with meaningful, high-quality educational opportunities in their local community, alongside their friends and peers.
Country Policy Review and Analysis
The goal of the Country Policy Review and Analysis (CPRA) work is to aid country reflection regarding the development of policy for inclusive education. It aims to act as a tool for stimulating discussion in the country concerned.