Statistical report characterizes students with special educational needs in Kazakhstan, highlighting the need for better teacher qualifications and awareness.
This article presents 2023 statistical data from the Ministry of Education of Kazakhstan concerning students with special educational needs (SEN). Initially, the article outlines key legal regulations for the support and education of children with SEN. It then characterizes distinct groups of students with SEN and presents relevant population data. According to Kazakhstan’s Strategic Planning and Reform Agency, 203,717 children with SEN were registered in 2023, attending special institutions, mainstream (inclusive) settings, or receiving home education. Subsequently, the text describes the framework for psychological and pedagogical support provided to students with SEN. The conclusions highlight several needs, including improving teacher qualifications for working with students with SEN in mainstream institutions, expanding the network of specialist institutions in remote regions, and increasing public awareness regarding the importance of inclusive education.
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