Today the representatives of public council on monitoring special secondary educational institutions had a meeting with the Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan.”First Armenian News and Analyses” was informed that the issue of the meeting was National Action Plan of Council of Europe with Armenia on children eligible for special education in 2012-14.
“The Ministry of Education and Science highlights the reforming processes in the special education, including child protection and the prevention of violence. This sector needs additional support.” noted the Minister.
The Minister also informed the participants that some changes are planned in the RA law about “education”. According to him, the cornerstone of the new law will be the rights of the child and the implementation of education according the child’s educational needs.
During the meeting, the members also raised alarm on the state of the building of two special schools in the region. The minister promised to discuss the issue and inform about the results of the board members.