Special needs

What

Special education needs of children are examined by the district pedagogical-psychological centres founded and financed by the state or by private centres which are subsidised from the state funds. Based on examination report and recommendations the school develops an individual education plan which accounts for the special needs during instruction. Adjustments can be made to the scope of the curriculum, methods of instruction and assessment and the pupil is considered “individually integrated”. Schools may request for a pedagogical assistant to accommodate the special needs of their pupils. Many schools also employ a psychologist or a special pedagogue who oversee the fulfilment of individual plans and conduct interventions. There is a network of special primary schools in Slovakia for children with physical, sensory and mental disabilities.

Who

Every child is eligible to undergo examination at the pedagogical-psychological centre for free.

How

If you want to examine special needs of your child you need to request for examination at the local centre. If examination is requested by the school the parent or legal guardian must give a written consent and has the right to attend the meeting. A child can be placed or transferred to a special school only with the written consent of his/her parent or legal guardian.

When

You can contact the centre at any time during the year and arrange a meeting.