Inclusion in school

In short: Inclusion means children with and without disabilities learn together at one school instead of attending separate special schools. The aim is equal participation for all pupils.

In more detail: The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities obliges Germany to enable inclusive education.

In detail

• Joint teaching: Children with different learning prerequisites learn together, often with additional support.
• Special needs support: Additional specialists support in the classroom as needed.
• Individual support plans: Learning goals are adapted to each child’s abilities.
• Accessibility: Concerns building infrastructure as well as teaching materials and communication.
• Challenges: Lack of resources or insufficient teacher training often make implementation difficult.
• Benefits for everyone: Studies show inclusive teaching also gives children without disabilities social skills.
• Support options: Disadvantage compensation supplements inclusive schooling as needed (notenschutz-und-nachteilsausgleich).