The main policy objective of special education is to enable children with special educational needs to fully develop their individual potential. We encourage students with special educational needs to receive education in ordinary schools as far as possible, or in special schools when necessary.
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Supporting Students with AD/HD in the Classroom – A Collection of Practices
This collection provides a clear structure and uses different school-based support practices to showcase systematic and effective implementation of classroom support strategies to enhance the executive skills of students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and other students, so as to strengthen the effectiveness of learning and teaching.
“Learning and Teaching Resources Using Information Technology Strategies and Multimedia” Series
EDB has been developing learning and teaching resources that incorporate information technology strategies and multi-media, for supporting students with diverse educational needs. The resources include multimedia teaching materials and tools, digital interactive teaching platforms, digital learning games, software, etc.
Special Educational Needs Coordinator - A Day of a SENCO
A series of videos produced by EDB entitled “A Day of a Special Educational Needs Coordinator(SENCO)” will let public know more about the main responsibilities and duties of SENCOs.
"Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder" Parent Education Series
To introduce parents with the symptoms, treatments and supporting strategies of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. All pamphlets are available in Chinese, English and eight ethnic minority languages.
Parent Resource Pamphlets
A new series of parent resource pamphlets entitled "How to Support Children with Special Educational Needs" provides parents with useful information on caring for children with special educational needs. All pamphlets are available in Chinese, English and eight ethnic minority languages.
“Caring for Children's Mental Health” Parent Education Series
To introduce parents with the symptoms and support strategies of different types of mental illnesses. All pamphlets are available in Chinese, English and eight ethnic minority languages.
Special education episodes and online game
While the video produced by EDB and the online game “Special Education Challenge” will let the public know more about the government policies relating to supporting students with SEN, the short videos produced by schools will give them a better understanding of different types of special schools.
Catering for students’ diverse learning needs in ordinary schools
Schools should holistically and flexibly deploy various school and community resources to promote an inclusive school culture.
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Parent Resource Pamphlets
A new series of parent resource pamphlets entitled "How to Support Children with Special Educational Needs" provides parents with useful information on caring for children with special educational ...
Let Love Shine 2022
In order to showcase the diverse talents of special school students and to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Education Bureau ...
Introduction video of the integrated and special education
Please click the button below to watch the introductory videos on the development of integrated education and special education in Hong Kong and the support measures for students with SEN.
IE in Practice
“IE in Practice” provides schools the latest development in IE and the strategies to cater for students with SEN effectively.
Features of Special Schools
About 60 special schools have been established in Hong Kong to cater for the needs of students with severe or multiple disability. Not only do these schools emphasise students’ academic performance, ...
AIM Project
A team of multi-disciplinary professionals led by the educational psychologists of the Education Bureau (EDB) will provide on-site practice-based coaching for the participating schools to conduct ...
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