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.
Data
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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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… -
eBulletin December 2019
This eBulletin brings you news about the Cali Commitment to equity and inclusion in education,… -
EASIE Data Experts’ Workshop in Frankfurt
The annual workshop for nominated European Agency Statistics on Inclusive Education (EASIE) data… -
Agency participation in national conference on inclusive education in Ukraine
An Agency representative took part in a recent conference entitled ‘Barrier-free Learning: How to… -
2019 International Day of Persons with Disabilities emphasises participation and action
Established by the United Nations and held annually, the 2019 International Day of Persons with… -
Cypriot SRSS delegation study visit to Portugal
At the request of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth in Cyprus, the European… -
Agency’s continued support for improving quality in inclusive education in Poland
On 28–30 October, the Agency contributed to a series of working meetings to support the Polish… -
INSIDE project: Inclusion in lower-secondary education in Germany
The INSIDE project has been running since December 2016, with the aim of exploring the conditions…
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.
Cor J.W. Meijer at UNESCO’s Forum on Inclusion & Equity in Education
Agency Director Cor J. W. Meijer takes part in a panel discussion on ‘Inclusion and Equity in and for Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4)’ at the UNESCO International Forum on Inclusion and Equity in Education in Cali, Colombia in September 2019.
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.