Enforcement Rules of the Special Education Act Article 7

The term “related professionals” in Article 18 of the Act refers to other professionals involved in special education, inclusive education, and/or related service measures. They include special education related professionals, teachers’ assistants, assistants for special education students, and other personnel.The competence required to promote inclusive education referred to in Article 18, Paragraph 2 of the Act, shall include the key knowledge and ability to consider the life adaptation, interpersonal interaction, and learning participation requirements of all students and preschoolers in schools and preschools, including the following:1.Human diversity, and the characteristics and guidance of special education students and preschoolers.2.Human rights and equality-related measures for students and preschoolers with disabilities.3.Universal design, reasonable accommodations and individualized support services.4.Barrier-free environments, accessibility and social participation.5.Adjustments to courses and teaching, transition guidance and lifelong learning.Based on the description of the key knowledge and ability given in the preceding paragraph, the competent authority at each level shall set up inclusive education action plans and illustrative examples, and compile and provide concise and easy-to-read inclusive education advocacy course and teaching materials.