International Association of Special Education - IASE

International Association of Special Education - IASE International Association of Special Education (IASE) works toward improving education services and quality of life for all individuals with disabilities.

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 48 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. 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.

Thank you to all who submitted proposals/abstracts for the 19th Biennial IASE conference in Bhutan! We have a wonderful...
12/03/2025

Thank you to all who submitted proposals/abstracts for the 19th Biennial IASE conference in Bhutan! We have a wonderful representation of proposals from all over the world. We have now completed reviews and will be sending acceptance letters and conference information in a few days. Check out our website for updates:

The 19th Biennial IASE Conference, co-hosted by Royal Thimphu College (RTC) in Bhutan, is a premier event that brings together international professors, researchers, lecturers, educators, students, parents, social workers, advocates, institutions, organizations, community members serving in the fiel...

Thank you to all who submitted proposals/abstracts for the 19th Biennial IASE conference in Bhutan! We are currently re...
11/02/2025

Thank you to all who submitted proposals/abstracts for the 19th Biennial IASE conference in Bhutan! We are currently reviewing all submissions. Check out our website for updates:

The 19th Biennial IASE Conference, co-hosted by Royal Thimphu College (RTC) in Bhutan, is a premier event that brings together international professors, researchers, lecturers, educators, students, parents, social workers, advocates, institutions, organizations, community members serving in the fiel...

ONE week left to submit your abstracts for the 19th Biennial Conference in Bhutan! Don't miss this once in a lifetime op...
09/23/2025

ONE week left to submit your abstracts for the 19th Biennial Conference in Bhutan! Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity 🇧🇹

You are cordially invited to IASE's outstanding worldwide conference! The International Association of Special Education (IASE) is pleased to be hosting this event in partnership with the Royal Thimphu College (RTC) in Bhutan.

Do not miss this unique opportunity to present at the 19th Biannual IASE Conference in Bhutan. Submit your proposal by ...
08/23/2025

Do not miss this unique opportunity to present at the 19th Biannual IASE Conference in Bhutan. Submit your proposal by October 1!! 🇧🇹

The 19th Biennial IASE Conference, co-hosted by Royal Thimphu College (RTC) in Bhutan, is a premier event that brings together international professors, researchers, lecturers, educators, students, parents, social workers, advocates, institutions, organizations, community members serving in the fiel...

08/10/2025

Please, join us for our next Virtual Dialogue: Growing up with a Disability: Challenges and Accomplishments on September 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM, EST.
Featuring:
Samuel Delali Anku, Ghana, Vice President of Inclusion Africa and Self-Advocate
Representative on the Board of Inclusion Ghana
Sampson Dzivor, Ghana, Software Developer

To RSVP for this event, please click this link: https://westga.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5yAKRjL4mbOimHk
You will be sent a Teams Link before the event.

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Do you believe in the importance of special and inclusive education worldwide? Would you like to support teachers and st...
08/04/2025

Do you believe in the importance of special and inclusive education worldwide? Would you like to support teachers and students in Bhutan and other developing countries to attend the 19th Biennial Conference of IASE in Thimphu, Bhutan, in June 2026?
See here for various sponsorship options (and thank you!):

a.     Support 10 local therapists and wellness workers with and without disabilities during the conference Wellness Breaks @ $50 a day for 3 days for a total of $1,500.

The call for proposals/abstracts for the IASE 19th Biennial Conference in Bhutan is now open! Do not miss this amazing o...
06/30/2025

The call for proposals/abstracts for the IASE 19th Biennial Conference in Bhutan is now open! Do not miss this amazing opportunity!!

The IASE is an organization of professionals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life and service delivery for all individuals

Anu Chadha, IASE National Chair for India and a lead of the New Delhi IASE Volunteer Service Site (Sankalp Society), rec...
06/24/2025

Anu Chadha, IASE National Chair for India and a lead of the New Delhi IASE Volunteer Service Site (Sankalp Society), received a well deserved award by the Rotary Club on June 23 for the contribution she and her team made in the social sector. Congratulations, Anu!
https://www.iase.org/india

As Iris and I wrap up our conference scouting trip to Bhutan, we are grateful to our Bhutanese colleagues and friends at...
06/06/2025

As Iris and I wrap up our conference scouting trip to Bhutan, we are grateful to our Bhutanese colleagues and friends at the Royal Thimphu College for their warm reception and a great attitude in preparation for the 19th Biennial conference in June 2026! Tashi delek 🌺

Iris Drower and I made a stop in Delhi on the way to Bhutan to visit a longstanding IASE Volunteer Service Site. Sankalp...
05/31/2025

Iris Drower and I made a stop in Delhi on the way to Bhutan to visit a longstanding IASE Volunteer Service Site. Sankalp, run by the amazing Anu Chadha, has 10 programs for disadvantages children, youth, and adults. We got a warm reception and were able to learn about Sankalp's achievements and plans for the future.

If you are a member of IASE, the May newsletter just came out, thank you Samantha Riggleman!IASE President, Past Preside...
05/23/2025

If you are a member of IASE, the May newsletter just came out, thank you Samantha Riggleman!
IASE President, Past President, and Treasurer will be travelling to Bhutan next week to plan for the 2026 19th Biennial IASE conference.
https://www.iase.org/
Stay tuned and join IASE to be part of international special and inclusive education!

The IASE is an organization of professionals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life and service delivery for all individuals

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