Thematic Key Words for Special Needs and Inclusive Education

This multilingual glossary is a collection of terms in 22 languages containing key words and expressions from Agency thematic and project work. The Agency prepared this fourth edition of the glossary in collaboration with the Agency Representative Board members, National Co-ordinators and thematic project experts.

A monolingual glossary (in English) containing definitions of key terms from Agency projects is also available.

International Conference: Reflections from Researchers

The International Conference on ‘Inclusive Education in Europe: Putting Theory into Practice’ (Brussels, November 2013) involved decision-makers, researchers, practitioners, people with disabilities and their families. The messages and statements provided by the stakeholders at this conference are available in the First Results from the International Conference report.

ICT for Inclusion – Developments and Opportunities for European Countries

This report presents the main findings from the Agency's Information and Communication Technology for Inclusion (ICT4I) project. It draws upon all sources of project information developed during project activities. The report aims to identify the critical factors that underpin the effective use of information and communication technology in inclusive settings for all learners, but pays specific attention to learners with disabilities and special educational needs.

Country Resources

This section presents all of the Country Resources collected during the ICT4I project. Two types of resources are presented here:

  • Research literature abstracts 
  • Examples of innovative ICT for inclusion in practice. 

 

The country resources can be searched by thematic area, or specific country.

 

Information and Communication Technology for Inclusion – Research Literature Review

The Agency ICT for Inclusion (ICT4I) project (2012–2013) aimed to collect information about the use of ICT to support the learning of learners with disabilities and special educational needs in inclusive settings within compulsory education. The project provided an update to the Information and Communication Technology in Special Needs Education project (1999–2001).

Country Reports

The overall aim of the country reports is provide an overview of key policy and practice issues relating to ICT for Inclusion in participating countries. The full country reports can be downloaded using the links below.