Assessment of the Inclusion of Children with Special Needs in Primary Education

This research aims to assess the inclusion of children with special needs in primary education in the region of Gjilan. For this purpose, statistical data from institutions supporting children with special needs have been collected, and a survey with teachers was used to examine the inclusion of students in their classrooms. The survey method was employed to analyze the opportunities for integrating these children into schools and to assess the connection between the support and the specific needs they have. The research also includes official statistics gathered from the Directorate of Education in Gjilan, the Center for Social Work, and HENDIKOSI, which provide valuable insight into the inclusion and support that children with special needs receive. The research results show that in the region of Gjilan, the inclusion of children with special needs in schools varies, with 13.8% having intellectual disabilities, 2.1% with hearing impairments, 6.4% with visual impairments, 4.3% with multiple disabilities, 4.3% with autism, and 8.5% with hyperactivity. These data offer valuable insight into the inclusion of these children in the educational system and emphasize the importance of the necessary support to ensure they have the opportunity for a quality and equal education.