INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN THE ERA OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

The report examines the key role of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern information technologies in the transformation of inclusive education, emphasizing the provision of equal access to quality education for all learners, regardless of their individual characteristics and needs.The report focuses on identifying the main challenges facing inclusive education, such as lack of accessibility, difficulties in personalizing the learning process and limited opportunities for adaptation to different needs.The methodology of the report includes an analysis of existing scientific research, practical applications of AI and technologies in education, as well as a study of successful international practices.The approach is based on combining theoretical research with real-world examples, which allows for an objective assessment of the impact of technologies on inclusion processes.The main tasks of the report are aimed at revealing the role and potential of artificial intelligence and modern technologies in the transformation of inclusive education.Identifying existing technological solutions that support inclusive education processes, focusing on their functionalities and application possibilities.The potential of artificial intelligence for personalizing the learning process is assessed, with the aim of adapting educational resources to the individual needs of learners and improving accessibility to learning materials.Adaptive technologies are analyzed that offer solutions to support learners with different individual needs, including those with physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities.The results achieved demonstrate the significant contribution of AI to improving the accessibility and effectiveness of inclusive education.By using adaptive systems, virtual assistants and applications that provide personalized learning, a more accessible learning environment is created for students with different abilities.The report highlights the successes of specific technological solutions that have proven their effectiveness in a real educational environment.It is concluded that artificial intelligence and modern technologies are not only catalysts for the transformation of inclusive education, but also tools for sustainable solutions to socially significant problems related to inequality in access to education.This paper was developed within the framework of a scientific research project "A model for evaluating the effectiveness and quality of inclusive education, training and lifelong learning" with contract -06-80/1, funded by National science fund of Bulgaria.