Dr. Humberto Rodriguez

DISES member and former DISES president Professor Humberto J. Rodriguez (hrodriguezh@enehrl.edu.mx) recently participated with a distinguished international group of scholars to advise UNESCO on their 2020 Global Educational Monitoring (GEM) project. The GEM report made the following six recommendations on inclusion and equity for all regions of the world.

There must be clear definitions of inclusion and equity.

The identification and elimination of barriers to the participation and progress of all learners is needed to maximize the learning of all students on the basis of rigorous evidence.

Since teachers are key players in promoting inclusion and equity, they must be prepared and supported.

It is very important for the curriculum and assessment procedures to be designed with all learners in mind

Attention should be given to how educational systems are managed and the impact of major structural changes and the impact on vulnerable learners Communities need to be involved in the development and implementation of policies for promoting inclusion and equity in education.

DISES is proud of the active involvement of its’ members to promote quality inclusive practices that ensure equity and excellence for children and youth with exceptional needs.