FSIE Notes
FSIE Notes
The Department of Education clearly states its vision for children with special needs in consonance
with the philosophy of inclusive education, thus:
“The State , community and family hold a common vision for the Filipino Child with special
needs. By the 21st century, it is envisioned that he/she could be adequately provided with basic
education. This education should fully realize his/her own potentials for development and productivity
s well as being capable of self-expression of his/her rights in society. More importantly, he/she is God-
loving and proud of being a Filipino.
It is envisioned that the child with special needs will get full parental and community support
for his/her education without discrimination of any kind. This special child should also be provided
with a healthy environment along with leisure and recreation and social security measures”
(Department of Education on Inclusive Education, 2000).
The policy on Inclusive Education for All is adopted in the Philippines to accelerate access to education
among children and youth with special needs. Inclusive education forms an integral component of the
overall educational system that is committed to an appropriate education for all children and youth with
special needs.
Two-pronged Goal:
1. development of key strategies on legislation, human resource development, family involvement and
active participation of government organizations.
2. to address on attitudinal barriers of the general public and efforts towards the institutionalization and
sustainability of special education programs and services.
Commonwealth Act No. 3203 Articles 356 and 259 – “The right of every child to live in an atmosphere
conducive to his physical, moral and development” and the concomitant duty of the government “to
[romote the full growth of the faculties of every child.”