SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION IN FINLAND Liisa Rentola 25.5.2012
The basic principles of special education Prevention of social exclusion Based on law Career guidance Educational equality and equal educational services Early recognition of learning difficulties and problems Special needs education Accessibility Special education is an integral part of school curricula Teachers trained to support special needs students
Where it is provided ? Special education institute Integrated in mainstream classes Workplace Receive part-time special needs education WHERE Special classes Individual support Small teaching groups
Various forms of help and support Student welfare Comprehensive/holistic consideration of a student Educational quidence Remedial instruction An individual educational plan (IEP) Change or adjust syllabus/goals/assessment Multiprofessional cooperation Change or adjust learning enviroment Change or adjust methods
Individual education plan This plan must set out details of the qualification to be completed the national core curriculum or the requirements of the competence-based qualification observed in education and training the scope of the qualification the individual curriculum drawn up for the student grounds for providing special education and training description of the student`s learning abilities and strenghts special educational and student welfare services required for studying as well as other services and support measures provided for the student plan to work life Each education provider is responsible for organising special education and training and services for students in special education and training.