1. Support Tools System

Pupils with special educational needs are entitled to receive an adequate support in all school levels, and this support is free of charge in this Czech schools. Schools have to cooperate with school counseling facilities when assessing, recommending and implementing individual support to these pupils according to their individual educational needs. Of course, an effective cooperation with pupil’s family is always important, and it is often advantageous to include some extracurricular facilities and social services so that a high-quality and comprehensive support could be provided for a child.

Support tools system in Czech schools

The support tools in education are perceived as necessary adjustments in education process and school services corresponding to the health conditions, cultural environment or other living conditions of a pupil. It represents the appropriate adjustments above all:

  • in school counseling;
  • in organization of lessons;
  • in curriculum content;
  • in pupil’s assessment;
  • use special appropriate teaching methods;
  • use of special teaching and compensatory aids;
  • arrangements for admission to and completion of education for pupils with special educational needs;
  • education according to an individual educational plan;
  • use of a teacher's assistants (if necessary).

The current system of support tools in education of pupils with SEN is divided into five levels. The indication and practical use of particular instruments depends mainly on level and type of SEN of each individual – but the higher the need, the higher the support intensity. 

Nowadays, more than 100,000 pupils with SEN are educated in Czech schools – most of them in mainstream schools. In fact, each pupil is entitled to education in mainstream school if possible, but there is still a system of special education (special schools) open for pupils with severe forms of disabilities.


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