Students with Disabilities, Learning Difficulties and Disadvantages in the Baltic States, South Eastern Europe and Malta

This book provides an internationally comparable set of indicators on the educational provision for students with disabilities, learning difficulties and disadvantages (SENDDD). It covers the number of students concerned, their learning environment (special schools, special classes and regular classes) and level of education (pre-primary, compulsory and upper secondary education).

It also discusses policy implications vis-à-vis special education needs and offers an analysis of the participation and performance of students with special education needs in the 2006 round of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).



Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Analysis of the Qualitative Data
Analysis of the Quantitative Data Based on Categories Used Nationally
Analysis of the Quantitative Data – Age and Gender
Synthesis of Country Reports on Statistics and Indicators
PISA 2006 and the Participation of Students with Special Educational Needs
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
Annex 1,2,3