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European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities
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EASPD is the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities and represents over 20,000 support services for persons with disabilities across Europe.
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We promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities through effective and high-quality service systems.
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Education
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Employment
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Inclusive Living
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Technology
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Early Childhood Intervention
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Arts and Culture
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Workforce Development
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Funding of Social Services
When done right, quality care and support enables people to live independently, in the community, to make choices, and to have control over their lives.
James Crowe, EASPD President
Promising Practices for the Transfer of Knowledge for Inclusive Education
Access to a high-quality education is a fundamental right for all learners, including learners with a disability, as is enshrined in Article 24 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Despite this right, the achievement of quality, inclusive education systems is yet to become a reality across Europe. To promote the transfer of knowledge between the relevant education institutions and actors EASPD has launched a report on the transition from special education to inclusive education systems.
This event will present the report alongside a number of promising practices which promote the transfer of knowledge between special education providers and mainstream schools. As well as providing practical guidance, the event will identify the key success factors for the promotion of the transfer of knowledge and policy recommendations for key stakeholders.
14:00 | Welcome & Introduction | Justina Žutautaitė, Research Associate at Policy Impact Lab |
14:10 | Latest developments in inclusive education in Europe | Mary Kyriazopoulou, Activity Manager at European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education |
14:20 | Presentations of Promising Practices for the Transfer of Knowledge for Inclusive Education | |
| ProKoulu: an operating model for Finnish schools to support students’ positive behaviour | Dr Hannu Savolainen, Professor at University of Eastern Finland and research team lead of ProKoulu |
| Ireland’s pilot In-School Therapy Support Model to improve learning environments | Dr Brian Fitzgerald, Specialist Lead for Therapy Supports at National Council For Special Education |
| Istituto Comprensivo “Daniele Spada” in Italy: opening school, local services and community to each other | Salvatore Lentini, director at IC “Daniele Spada” (school) |
| Inclusion Ambassadors: pupils with additional support needs voicing their views on education in Scotland | Inclusion Ambassadors’ project team at Children In Scotland |
15:00 | Panel Discussion | Moderated by Rachel Vaughan, Head of Operations at the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities - Mary Kyriazopoulou, Activity Manager at European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education - Justina Žutautaitė, Research Associate at Policy Impact Lab - Ben Rowsome, Representative of the Youth Committee, European Disability Forum |
- Help EASPD to decorate our new office
EASPD needs the help of our members to decorate our new office.
- DDS-MAP project partners meet in Riga
The DDS-MAP partners recently met up at RSU Redcross Medical College, Riga campus for a project meeting
- Apply now for travel grants to attend EASPD's Athens Conference
To support the participation of members in its Athens Conference and GA, EASPD is offering grants of up to €400.
- Building bridges across Europe: An interview with EASPD Board Member Ákos Pordán
In the latest article in EASPD’s Elections series, we spoke with EASPD Board Member Ákos Pordán.
- Agapi talks about responsibility as an EASPD Board Member
Agapi Papadaki from Greece shares with us what it takes to be an EASPD Board Member.
- EASPD’s professionalism and policy impact attracted Lieve Dekempeneer to become a Board Member
Lieve talks about 16 years of career growth, making friends and seeing EASPD grow!
- Driving Change: insights from EASPD President James Crowe
For the next article in our EASPD Elections series, we are interviewing EASPD President, James Crowe.
- Call for promising practices for Long-term Care workers and informal carers
WELLCARE is looking for initiatives that support the resilience and mental well-being of long-term care workers and informal carers.
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Promising Practices for the Transfer of Knowledge for Inclusive Education
Access to a high-quality education is a fundamental right for all learners, including learners with a disability, as is enshrined in Article 24 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Despite this right, the achievement of quality, inclusive education systems is yet to become a reality across Europe. To promote the transfer of knowledge between the relevant education institutions and actors EASPD has launched a report on the transition from special education to inclusive education systems.
This event will present the report alongside a number of promising practices which promote the transfer of knowledge between special education providers and mainstream schools. As well as providing practical guidance, the event will identify the key success factors for the promotion of the transfer of knowledge and policy recommendations for key stakeholders.
14:00 | Welcome & Introduction | Justina Žutautaitė, Research Associate at Policy Impact Lab |
14:10 | Latest developments in inclusive education in Europe | Mary Kyriazopoulou, Activity Manager at European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education |
14:20 | Presentations of Promising Practices for the Transfer of Knowledge for Inclusive Education | |
| ProKoulu: an operating model for Finnish schools to support students’ positive behaviour | Dr Hannu Savolainen, Professor at University of Eastern Finland and research team lead of ProKoulu |
| Ireland’s pilot In-School Therapy Support Model to improve learning environments | Dr Brian Fitzgerald, Specialist Lead for Therapy Supports at National Council For Special Education |
| Istituto Comprensivo “Daniele Spada” in Italy: opening school, local services and community to each other | Salvatore Lentini, director at IC “Daniele Spada” (school) |
| Inclusion Ambassadors: pupils with additional support needs voicing their views on education in Scotland | Inclusion Ambassadors’ project team at Children In Scotland |
15:00 | Panel Discussion | Moderated by Rachel Vaughan, Head of Operations at the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities - Mary Kyriazopoulou, Activity Manager at European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education - Justina Žutautaitė, Research Associate at Policy Impact Lab - Ben Rowsome, Representative of the Youth Committee, European Disability Forum |