Nordic Seminar on Democracy and Inclusive Education
The Nordic Council of Ministers seminar on Democracy and Inclusive Education in Reykjavik, Iceland took place on 9 and 10 December.
Teacher Professional Learning for Inclusion: Literature Review
This literature review forms the basis for the TPL4I project, which aims to identify the essential policy elements to ensure that all teachers are prepared for inclusive education.
New Legislation Updates published
The Agency has published a new document which outlines updated legislation for special needs and/or inclusive education in eight European countries.
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 Special Needs Education and Schools (SPSM). Stakeholders include representatives from:
Teacher Professional Learning for Inclusion: Policy Self-Review Tool
This is an open-source Policy Self-Review Tool that policy-makers can use to review policy on teacher professional learning for inclusion.
EASIE Data Experts’ Workshop in Frankfurt
The annual workshop for nominated European Agency Statistics on Inclusive Education (EASIE) data experts took place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany on 25–27 November 2019.
EASIE focuses on collecting data that informs learners’ rights issues and policy-makers’ work in relation to European Union objectives for Education and Training, policy goals for inclusive education, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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 make Ukrainian schools inclusive’ in Kiev, Ukraine.
Legislation Updates 2019
This document presents information on new legislation – laws and policies – for special needs and/or inclusive education that has been introduced in Agency member countries in recent years.
2019 International Day of Persons with Disabilities emphasises participation and action
Established by the United Nations (UN) and held annually, the 2019 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) will be observed on 3 December through a series of official events.