This background paper aims to provide a conceptual foundation, inspiration and working models on the topic of cross-sector collaboration for inclusion. It highlights relevant trends, systemic needs and promising directions for cross-sector work for inclusive education. The paper also presents conceptual models and implementation approaches that can be adapted to national and local contexts. It concludes with a set of key questions developed to prompt further reflection and dialogue among policy-makers and practitioners.
The paper serves as a think piece for policy- and decision-makers working towards or within inclusive education. It is a joint output from the Advancing Collaboration in Education (ACE) and Collaborative Action for Inclusive Education (CAFIE) activities.