International Association of Special Education
Fostering a Global Exchange of Ideas and Information
Mission
The mission of IASE is to:
- promote awareness and understanding of issues and developments related to the education and welfare of individuals with special needs throughout the world;
- promote professional exchange between professionals in special education, family members and individuals in related disciplines internationally;
- encourage and promote research to advance the field of special education and share that information through official publications;
- promote continuing education in special education; and,
- work collaboratively with other special education organizations for worldwide promotion of the interests of individuals with special needs.
In Memory of our Founder Dr. Marg CsapoThe IASE Story Continues... An Idea is Born!
She loved every minute of the journey so far in hopes that others continue her legacy of giving back!
More than one billion people around the world, of whom nearly 93 million are children, live with some form of disability. Persons with disabilities experience inequalities in their daily lives, and have fewer opportunities to access a quality education which takes place in an inclusive environment.
In 1989, the non-profit International Association of Special Education (IASE) was founded with the vision to improve the quality of life and service delivery for all individuals with special needs. IASE gives individuals an opportunity for collaboration across borders by learning from each other. With the help of local and invited experts, participants search for effective strategies to learn how to organize relevant leadership training in their home countries.
"Achieving inclusive and quality education for all reaffirms the belief that education is one of the most powerful and proven vehicles for sustainable development " (Sustainable Development Goal 4). So as we approach another year let us continue to hear about your stories and how IASE has impacted you!
Dr. Marg Csapo, Founder of IASE working her magic.
Vision
The vision of the International Association of Special Education (IASE) is to improve the quality of life and service delivery for all individuals with special needs.
Founded in 1985, IASE members reside in 50 countries and include teachers, teacher trainers, professors, speech clinicians, psychologists, health care providers, social workers, counselors, family members and those associated with related disciplines. Join us today and become an active part of this enriching and important organization.
Core Values
- Equal Opportunity
- Professionalism
- Partnership
- Collective Action
