The research on the level of representation of inclusive education measures and principles in BiH secondary school educational practices and policies was conducted by proMENTE social research team in cooperation with DUGA Association with an aim to establish a level in which inclusive education principles are incorporated in education policies and practices in secondary schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina.     

The research focused on:

- Legislation, by-laws, pedagogical standards, action plans and other relevant legal documents that regulate education of children with special educational needs in secondary schools and harmonization of these documents with international and local legislation.  

- Procedure for enrolling children with special educational needs in secondary schools and the relationship between elementary and secondary schools.

- Harmonization of secondary schools’ curriculum and children’s needs and abilities.

- Whether didactic-methodical means are tailored to the needs and interests of children with special educational needs.

- Training programs for teachers working on inclusive education.  

- Support systems and existence of school teams for inclusion which provide support during monitoring, development and implementation of individual education programs. 

- Level of school inclusiveness 

- Cooperation between schools and community.  

The research was conducted using multi-method approach; desk research, interviews, focus groups and questionnaires.