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Comenius course, BE-2013-255-001

Salzburg, 21 - 27 September 2013

Pathways to Inclusion Comenius multilateral network

1.10.2009 – 30.09.2012

www.pathwaystoinclusion.eu

Karel Casaer, SEN-consultant - EASPD

http://www.pathwaystoinclusion.eu/

Comenius course, BE-2013-255-001, Salzburg

The EASPD mission states that all members strive towards: Inclusive society with equal opportunities for all

But we all experience: Still much uncertainty in the education field with regard to inclusive education

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Why? 1. Goals 2. Outcomes 3. Activities 4. Research 5. Manifesto


1. Goals 2. Outcomes 3. Activities 4. Research 5. Manifesto

The main principle UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2006 (Article 24, Education)

1. States Parties recognize the right of persons with disabilities to education (…) 2. (…) States Parties shall ensure : • an inclusive education system at all levels • That persons with disabilities are not excluded

from the general education system

BUT we all see large differences between countries in the way they realise ‘Inclusive Education … (see Map of EU)



What?

• Comparative research in 10 partner countries

- legislation, practice and progress. • Knowledge centre (web based) • Stakeholder network • Manifesto on inclusive learning

– Recommendations to stakeholders P2i final conference, Budapest Sept. 2012.



Outcomes

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Knowledge Centre : – Country info on inclusive

education – Models of good practice – Research deliverables – Period 2009 -2012

www.pathwaystoinclusion.eu




Outcomes

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• www.pathwaystoinclusion.eu

Knowledge Centre : grows on and on – Country info on inclusive education – Models of good practice – Research deliverables – New findings/outcomes (new projects)

www.investt.eu


http://www.investt.eu/



Events

• Stakeholder network – 2 conferences (Dublin 2009 – Budapest 2012)

– national seminars – stakeholder forums – Discussion group on Linked In:

Pathways to Inclusion–Towards a school for all (http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4432945&trk=hb_side_g)

• Comenius course: Building a school for All Lisbon (2011) and Salzburg (2013)

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4432945&trk=hb_side_g



P2i Barometer

• A barometer research the current inclusive situation in the different partner countries: – legislation – current practice – Evolution or progress

Lead by University of Siegen (DE)



BAROMETER research PART A: legislation

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Inclusion oriented legislation: In principle, all pupils with SEN have the right to attend mainstream schools in all selected countries Parents’ involvement in decision making processes




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Lack of resources Lack of clear choice Difficulties to bridge the ‘old system’ with the inclusive approach E.g. Decree on equal opportunities in education, 2002 (Flanders, BE) CONFLICTING RIGHTS: Parents can choose for Mainstream school BUT … regular schools can refuse enrolment




Assessment of the statutory legislation and prescriptions based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with

Disabilities (questionnaire yes/no).

Green: positive implementation of the UN CRPD



BAROMETER research PART B: inclusive practice

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Positive attitudes towards a less segregating school system Schools do more …

with limited means Adaptive technology available



BAROMETER research PART B: inclusive practice

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No priority yet ( budget austerity !) Primary >> secondary Segregating effects of categorisation – labelling Progress by addition, rather than progress by (structural) change:

Pupils in inclusive education AND Pupils in special education


PART B: inclusive practice

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Lack of sufficient inclusive orientation in teacher training Lack of accessibility of schools Limited knowledge of adaptive technology Limited monitoring of progress in inclusive education


BAROMETER research



BAROMETER research PART B: Inclusive practice

Assessment of the current inclusive practice based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with





BAROMETER research PART C: progress

Indicators that the education system will become more inclusive by 2015:

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Growing sensitivity for human rights issues Public questioning of the special school system

Shift in mind-set of (local) governments



BAROMETER research PART C: progress

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A very SLOW process New legislation proposals in discussion An increasing countermovement – Budget cuts slow down this process – Teachers (unions) fear implementation

without appropriate means / support. – Parents complain that the Mainstream

schools do not provide appropriate education to their SEN-child and prefer to shift to Spec. Schools again



BAROMETER research PART C: Progress

Assessment of the progression of inclusive education based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with




1. Goals 2. Outcome3. Activities 4. Research 5. Manifesto

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BAROMETER research



Budapest MANIFESTO Budapest Manifesto

• Recommendations for: – All Stakeholders:

• Commitment to implementation of – the UN-convention on rights of PwD – the EU 2020 strategy

• PwD…not the first victims of the crisis – Individual organisations, schools,

employers, … – Policy makers at local – regional –

national and EU-level



Budapest MANIFESTO Recommentations for

Policy makers •–––

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At All levels: (local – regional – national –European) Give PwD a voice in the inclusion strategy Create a culture that celebrates diversity Replace institutional structures (focused on Sp. Ed.) by inclusion oriented systems Develop action plans Provide multidisciplinary assessment and support services

Provide resources for high quality individualised inclusive learning



Budapest MANIFESTO

At Eu-level: enable, develop and fund •– inclusive learning as part of EU and CoE

strategies in LLL-programs, social inclusion policies and anti-discrimination & citizenships policy sustainable networks for educational professionals to share good practices European web based knowledge centres/resource banks International innovative projects from early support and pre-school to higher education and LLL

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Recommentations for Policy makers

Comenius course, BE-2013-255-001

Salzburg, 21 - 27 September 2013

Thank you

This event has been funded with support from the European Commission. It reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

With support from the European Union Progress Programme. The information contained in this publication does not necessarily reflect the position or opinion of the European Commission.

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