Inclusive Education Symposium 2024-Terms of Reference
It is observed that the process of developing an up-to-date National Policy on Education that reflects the true principles of IE has taken very long. This is also in light of the fact that there has been inadequate teaching and learning materials for learners with disabilities in schools and higher learning institutions; learners with disabilities, in particular those who are blind do not learn mathematics and science.
This is amidst Zambia’s commitments to the implementation of the CRPD and the SDGs among other international and national instruments. Zambia was reviewed by the CRPD Committee in March, 2024 after submitting its State Report. Recommendations, including on the need to implement IE were given to the government by the Committee for implementation. Zambia has also committed itself to the Global Disability Summit 18 and 22 (GDS 18 and GDS 22) on enhancing IE.
Goal
The goal of the symposium is to contribute towards enhanced advocacy for the realization of Inclusive Education at all levels through a supportive policy environment for the purpose of sustainable budget allocation towards implementation and rolling out of quality IE.
Theme: “Quality inclusive education for all – NOW”
Objectives
- To evaluate progress in the implementation of IE in line with the Persons with Disabilities Act of 2012, the 8th National Development Plan together with the Recommendations in the Concluding Observations of the CRPD Committee in relation to IE.
- Increase effective advocacy efforts for supportive inclusive education policy and legal framework.
- Assess the effectiveness of the national budget allocation to education in realizing inclusive education in Zambia.
- To assess the extent to which the recently rolled out curriculum framework will promote innovation and support the realization of inclusive quality education
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