Conference on Inclusive Education, Moscow, 27 September 2011, Presentation made by Diane Richler

1. Inclusive Education and Systemic Reform Conference on Inclusive Education , Moscow, September 27 2011 Diane Richler

2. Inclusive Education:A Simple Premise Many children with disabilities are out of school. EFA goals can`t be reached without them. There are not enough resources to develop separate systems. Inclusive education is good education. Inclusion has not progressed because of lack of accountability. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities provides an accountability framework.

3. Invisibility of Children with Disabilities Not registered at birth nor counted in census data Victims of stigma and hidden by families Registered for school but never attend Responsibility of social ministry not Ministry of Education Registered for school but prevented from attending because of other barriers.

4. Inclusion Means Paradigm shift for education systems to include and serve ALL children Students with disabilities attend regular schools and classrooms with their non-disabled siblings and peers with the supports they require to succeed

5. Most Education Systems INCLUDE OR PROVIDE SUPPORTS Few Systems Do Both

6. In OECD and Transition CountriesMost Governments Run Two Systems For children WITH disabilities For children WITHOUT disabilities REGULAR EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION

7. In Emerging Economies Governments & Donors Fund Regular Education System For students without disabilities Donors Fund NGOs To provide special education in separate schools for students with disabilities

8. Special and SeparateEducation Systems Primarily provide special and separate schools Students usually directed to vocational schools in separate settings Many “vocations” no longer relevant Negative stereotypes reinforced Often separated from family and at risk of abuse

9. Misconception About Inclusive Education Fitting in existing system Rather than Modifying schools and teaching methods to accommodate learning needs and styles of all

10. Global Commitments to Inclusive Education Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989 World Conference on Education for All, Jomtien,1990 World Conference on Special Educational Needs, Salamanca, 1994 Millennium Development Goals, 2000 G-8, 2002 Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities , 2006

11. Education for All and Inclusion “The key message to emerge is that failure to place inclusive education at the centre of the EFA agenda is holding back progress towards the goals adopted at Dakar.” GMR 2010, p. 8

12. BUT ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EFA IGNORES DISABILITY BECAUSE THERE IS NO DATA

14. Making Ministries of Education responsible for educating ALL children

16. CRPD Benchmarks Indicators for EFA Article 24: Education CRPD Inclusion Benchmarks Success Indicators for EFA Inclusive, quality and free primary education and secondary education on an equal basis with others in the communities in which they live Repeal of legislation with category of ‘uneducable’ Early identification & assessment Mechanisms to monitor birth registration, school registration and completion Data disaggregated by disability

17. CRPD Benchmarks Indicators for EFA Article 24: Education CRPD Inclusion Benchmarks Success Indicators for EFA Reasonable accommodation Guideline for ‘reasonable accommodation’ Buildings & materials accessible Accessible transport “Universal design” guides educational provision, including curriculum & instructional/teaching models

18. CRPD Benchmarks Indicators for EFA Article 24: Education CRPD Inclusion Benchmarks Success Indicators for EFA Support required, within the general education system Pre-service & in-service teacher training Adaptation of teacher training Accessible national curriculum Testing & evaluation ensure accommodation “Human rights” principles in school curriculum

19. CRPD Benchmarks Indicators for EFA Article 24: Education CRPD Inclusion Benchmarks Success Indicators for EFA Individualized support measures Accommodation for physical access Assistive technology Individual support from para-professional or peer; Sign-language interpretation, Braille training, & other individualized supports; Professional expert collaboration for health, behavior, etc..

20. CRPD Benchmarks Indicators for EFA Preamble CRPD Inclusion Benchmarks Success Indicators for EFA Family members should receive the necessary protection and assistance Families, family based organizations, & other DPOs consulted and involved in National Education Plans Families supported through education, training, and access to services.

21. CRPD Benchmarks Indicators for EFA Article 3: General Principles CRPD Inclusion Benchmarks Success Indicators for EFA Full and effective participation and inclusion in society EFA goals include measures to ensure access to all education opportunities EFA efforts adopt inclusive approach to education of all children

22. CRPD Benchmarks Indicators for EFA Article 5: Equality and Non-discrimination CRPD Inclusion Benchmarks Success Indicators for EFA Prohibit all discrimination on the basis of disability and guarantee to persons with disabilities equal and effective legal protection against discrimination on all grounds Clear procedures for lodging, investigating, &ruling on complaints Legal supports Independent mechanisms to investigate & rule on systemic discrimination & exclusion from inclusive education

23. CRPD Benchmarks Indicators for EFA Article 7: Children CRPD Inclusion Benchmarks Success Indicators for EFA Human rights and fundamental freedoms for children Right to education on an equal basis with other children

24. CRPD Benchmarks Indicators for EFA Article 8: Awareness-raising CRPD Inclusion Benchmarks Success Indicators for EFA Raise awareness throughout society, including at the family level, &foster respect Combat stereotypes Promote awareness of the capabilities & contributions Initiate & maintain public awareness campaigns Fostering respect Encourage media Incorporating disability-positive curricula into education systems.

25. CRPD Benchmarks Indicators for EFA Article 9: Accessibility CRPD Inclusion Benchmarks Success Indicators for EFA Identification and elimination of obstacles and barriers to accessibility ofbuildings, roads, transportation, schools, housing, medical facilities and workplaces National/state-level Education Plans for investments in schools & infrastructure include budgets & planning for accessible transportation to & from ECCE programs & schools, & accessible program and school facilities

26. CRPD Benchmarks Indicators for EFA Article 23: Respect for Home and Family CRPD Inclusion Benchmarks Success Indicators for EFA Children with disabilities have equal rights with respect to family life which require early & comprehensive information, services & support to children &their families Provisions that ensure children are not removed from family Identification and outreach programs for early identification, access to ECCE & primary education, registration of children, support to families to develop high expectations

27. CRPD Benchmarks Indicators for EFA Article 27: Work and Employment CRPD Inclusion Benchmarks Success Indicators for EFA Enable persons with disabilities to have effective access to general technical and vocational guidance programmes, placement services and vocational and continuing training Included in relevant vocational & technical programmes & continuing education.

28. CRPD Benchmarks Indicators for EFA Article 30: Culture, Recreation, Leisure, Sport CRPD Inclusion Benchmarks Success Indicators for EFA Participation in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport Access to sports and recreation activities on an equal basis with others, & supports needed to participate

29. CRPD Benchmarks Indicators for EFA Article 32: International cooperation CRPD Inclusion Benchmarks Success Indicators for EFA International cooperation includes appropriate and effective measures among States & in partnership with international & regional organizations & civil society Inclusive education policies and practice Capacity-building Research & access to knowledge Technical & economic assistance to develop & sustain inclusive education systems

30. CRPD Benchmarks Indicators for EFA Article 33: Implementation and Monitoring CRPD Inclusion Benchmarks Success Indicators for EFA International cooperation includes appropriate and effective measures among States & in partnership with international & regional organizations & civil society Inclusive education policies and practice Capacity-building Research & access to knowledge Technical & economic assistance to develop & sustain inclusive education systems

31. www.inclusion-international.orgwww.internationaldisabilityalliance.org