1. Integrated Education – Where are we heading? Dr. Vivian Heung The Hong Kong Institute of Education

2. Disability Discrimination Ordinance Equal Opportunities in access to education Meaningful participation Positive educational outcome Evidence based practice

3. Integrated Education Slow progress Restricted to eight categories of SEN students: HI, VI, PD, ASD, ADHD, SLI, SpLD and ID Students with challenging behaviors not welcome Capacity of schools long term goal

4. No. of students 2001/022005/062006/07 Primary School 493075425864410516 Secondary School 465403482273484195 Special School (including special classes in ordinary school) 953877347737 Total 968016915871902448 Percentage of student studying in special school 0.99%0.84%0.86% No. of schools 2001/022005/062006/07 Primary School 815720668 Secondary School 496524528 Special School 746362 Total 138513071258 Percentage of special school 5.34%4.82%4.93%

5. Meaning participation Opportunities to participate in learning activities Changes in pedagogy learning outcome Cognitive, psycho social gains

6. Obligations of Educational Establishments Formulate policy Effective leadership Access to same curriculum Effective practice Monitoring and accountability

7. Obligations of teachers, other professionals and support staff Sound knowledge Methods of assessment and discipline Tailor the curriculum Effective strategies

8. The Way Forward Timely review Positive educational outcomes Models of support: In-class, out of class Direction for achieving inclusive education