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Education Policies for Inclusion in South Eastern Europe: Challenges and Opportunities - International Conference, 22-23 May 2007, Vienna

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The conference aims:

  • to discuss the evaluation of the OECD activity on “Education Development for Students at Risk and those with Disabilities in South Eastern Europe (2003 – 2007)” with national and international stakeholders to develop concrete perspectives for future strategic support;
  • to provide information about relevant international and European developments with regard to education for students with special needs, and to raise awareness for support of inclusive practices amongst policy makers at all levels;
  • to provide a platform for discussion between education Ministries, the donor community, International Organisations and NGOs.

The conference is being co-organised by the Austrian Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe (Task Force Education and Youth).

Meeting Documents

Draft Agenda
Issues Paper
Organisational Details

Selected Powerpoints

- Kari Brustad - "Challenges for Equity in Education in Norway"
- Alexandre Côte - "International convention on the rights of persons with disabilities ICRPD Challenges for South East Europe"
- Johanna Crighton - "Children at Risk and those with Disabilities Evaluation Visits, October 2006 – January 2007"
- Jussi Karakoski - "The Reform of Education for Students with Special Educational Needs in South Eastern Europe: Lessons and Experiences from Finland’s Bilateral Support"
- Renato Opertti - "ICE 2008: 'Inclusive Education: The Way of the Future' – A challenge to share"
- Ivana Petricevic - "Education Reform towards Integration of Students with Special Needs in Mainstream Schooling: The Example of Montenegro"
- Philippe Testot-Ferry - "Towards Inclusive Education: Some UNICEF Experiences in South-Eastern Europe"

Further Reading

Education Policies for Students at Risk and Those with Disabilities in South Eastern Europe: Findings from the Follow-Up Visits, October 2006-January 2007
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