INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN UZBEKISTAN

Demonstrated interest of the school/kindergarten in promoting Inclusive Education

Yes

No

Comments

            1.   Staff participated in trainings on subjects related to Inclusive Education

            2.   The school/kindergarten implemented (has been involved in the implementation) of an initiative/project related to Inclusive Education

3.       Children with special needs already attending the school or kindergarten including those who already have relevant assessment document  from MPPC/PMPC

4.       Experience in networking with structures involved in educational inclusion

5.       The school (relevant authorities) would be prepared to sign a “Letter of Intent to actively participate in the implementation of the project”

Identified demand for inclusive practices in education

            6.   Children with special needs are living in the vicinity of the school/kindergarten

            7.     Number of children with special needs who live locally to the kindergarten or school and have expressed (were asked to express) their interest towards inclusive education

8.       Parents/wider/extended families of children expressed interest and commitment to support the educational inclusion of their children

             9.   Proximity to Mehribonlik or other facility for disabled children;

Infrastructure facilitating inclusion of children with special needs

            10.   Commitment of parents with children with/without special needs for inclusive education (expressed individually or in form of parents-organizations, etc.)

            11.   Support from NGOs acting on local level in relevant areas like:

o   educational inclusion

o   social inclusion/social support to children and their families

o   physical/social rehabilitation

o   others ..

            12.   Availability of transport

o   from/to the school or kindergarten if required

o   from/to structures of relevance for the social and educational inclusion of the child (e.g. speech therapist, physio-therapy, parents and relatives, etc.)

13.   Physical accessibility of area around the school / kindergarten (sidewalks, crossings, etc. )

14.   Physical accessibility of the school/kindergarten building (ramps, lifts, handle bars, toilets)

15.   Preparedness/experience of the local administrations/ neighbourhood/“mahala” to support inclusive practices in education

16.   Eligibility for and/or availability of specific support for the child/his or her family supporting the child’s social and educational inclusion (financial support, etc.)