2. Abant İzzet Baysal University Founded on July 3rd, 1992 A foundation supported state university

3. The mission to educate qualified human resource that will lay the foundations of national development in regional borders where industrialization and economic development increases rapidly and to play an effective role in regional development. The vision to become a modern university which offers the society its experience in research, education and teaching by mobilizing all modern educational, teaching and technical opportunities to train productive people who improve themselves spiritually, mentally and physically. Abant İzzet Baysal University

4. The structure of the Department Abant Izzet Baysal University InstitutesFaculties Faculty of Education Department of Special Education Education of Mentally Disabled Program Schools Vocational Schools Application and Research Centers

5. to train special education teachers who Have the quailities and skills for being a special education teacher Give importance to the individual and ethical values Are profiecient enough to imprıove the skills of the students with disabilities Give importance to self-improvement Are sensitive to the cultural and social problems Objective of the Program

6. First accepted undergraduate students in 1994-1995 Educational Year 6 Assistant Professors, 1 instructor and 4 Research Assistent Offers undergraduate, MA and PhD programs 800 undergraduate, 50 MA and 1 PhD students graduated since 1998- 1999 Educational Year In current academic year, 2012-2013, 440 undergraduate, 20 MA and 4 PhD students are registered Scientific meetings, conferences, symposiums, seminars and workshops are organized Department of Special Education, AIBU

7. Our graduates can Work as a special education teacher at state schools, other educational institutions, Guidance Research Centers and Private rehabilitation centers Continue to the MA program at the same university or at other universities Expertise in special education and continue for academic career. Graduates of SE

8. Abant İzzet Baysal University Anadolu University Ankara University Bülent Ecevit University Dokuz Eylül University Gazi University İnönü University İstanbul University Karadeniz Technical University Konya Necmettin Erbakan University Marmara University Mustafa Kemal University Ondokuz Mayıs University Trakya University Sakarya University Departments of Special Education in Turkey

9. Education of the Mentally Disabled Education of the Hearing Impaired Education of the Visually Impaired Education of the Gifted Children Programs

10. Special Education Schools in Turkey TypeSpecific forLevel# Vocational High SchoolHearing Imparied312 Vocational High SchoolOrthopedic Imparied32 Special Education Vocational Training Centers3171 Special Education Vocational Training CentersVisually Imparied32 Special Education Vocational Training CentersMentally Disabled3102 Special Education Application Centers1219 Special Education Application Centers2216 The Number of Schools

11. Article Number: 573 Date of Issue: 6/6/1997 Educational Programs Special Education Schools Special Educaion Institutions Special Education in other Schools and Institutions Vocational Training Centers for the Individuals with Disabilities Instructional Programs Legal Regulations for Special Education

12. In Special Education Programs Educational programs should be designed taking the educational performances of the individuals into consideration; and the objectives of the program are adapted for the individuals. The programs of the regular schools are implemented in special education; however some modifications should be made. The purpose of special education is to help the students with disabilities to continue their education at regular schools. The programs should prepare the individuals with disabilities for the professional life considering the needs, interests and skills of the individuals. The programs should be based on practice. Educational Programs

13. Schools are founded for the individuals who needs special education. Special education classrooms can be founded for the students with more than one disability. The educational programs for the students with disabilities and their parents are financially supported by the Ministry of National Education. Special Education Schools

14. Special education instutions can be founded in order to provide education with the students with disabilities, prepare them for the professional and vocational life improve basic skills of the students with disabilities who cannot benefit from the special education schools. Special Educaion Institutions

15. The students who are able follow the educational programs with their peers at regular schools can go to the regular pre-school institutions, primary schools and secondary schools. Self-contained (special) classrooms can be designed for the students with disabilities and educational materials are provided for them. Special education classroom can also be founded for the students who needs special education at regular schools. Special Education in other Schools and Institutions

16. For the individuals with disabilities who completed educational programs or who are over the age of compulsory education, vocational courses can be organized in order to Develop their basic skills, Meeting their learning requirements, Helping them to adapt to the society, Preparing them for the professional life. The number of participants should be at least 5 and at maximum 10. These courses are announced at least two months earlier. Vocational Training Centers for the Individuals with Disabilities

17. Regular / Vocational instructional programs are implemented at Special Education schools and classrooms. Some modifications can be made according to the characteristics of the students. The content can be simplified, modified or enriched. Developmental programs for students communicative skills and academic and social skills are planned. All instructional programs are prepared by the Ministry of National Education. Instructional Programs