THE SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN TÜRKIYE

Nergis RAMO AKGÜN, Salih ZEKI GENÇ, Muzaffer ÖZDEMIR

Abstract

The scope of all educational arrangements offered to individuals with special needs in Special Education Services in Turkiye is quite wide. In this context, these services are diversified in all types and levels from early childhood to non-formal education. General Directorate of Special Education Guidance and Counseling Services (Özel Eğitim Rehberlik ve Danışma Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğü- ÖRGM) is one of the leading institutions authorized for Education Services for individuals with special needs in Turkiye. It is seen that there are many different Special Education Schools affiliated to the General Directorate. These schools have been opened for various types of disabilities at primary, secondary, and vocational education levels. In this article, all the institutions affiliated with the General Directorate in Turkiye have been discussed: Institutions related to preschool education and early childhood education, Education of Children with Chronic Diseases, Special education institutions for individuals with multiple disabilities, Preparation for group education, Supplementary Education Activities and Family Education, Schools, and institutions opened for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism, Special Education Practice School and Education Job Application Center, Special Education Vocational School, Educational practices through integration, Guidance and Research centers, Institutions opened for the education of gifted individuals, General Directorate of Private Education Institutions and Private Education Services, Other institutions and organizations with activities related to Special Education. This article aims to analyze the Institutions for the education of children with special needs in Turkiye.

Pages: 154 - 166