Kazakhstan to develop a concept of inclusive education
"This year we set the goal to develop the concept of inclusive education," Sarinzhipov said.
Thus, according to him, the ministry will design a specific action plan aimed at implementing the concept of inclusive education, according to the website of Prime Minister.
There are 138 thousand children with disabilities under 18 years of age, which is 2.8% of the total child population in Kazakhstan. Of them 93 thousand 740 children are school students, 44 thousand 773 people are of preschool age.
According to the ministry, more than 62 thousand students are trained in accordance with special programs, more than 27 thousand children are trained in accordance with special preschool programs. Over six thousand disabled children studying at home are provided with computers at the expense of the national budget.
In addition, 178 colleges are preparing specialists from among persons with disabilities.
Correctional and educational support is provided to children with disabilities by 17 rehabilitation centers, 133 psychologists offices, 558 logopedic rooms in schools.
