Gyeonggi Office of Education Holds Launch Ceremony for "Gyeonggi Special Education Supporters"...Strengthening Field-Based Policies

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The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education (Superintendent Lim Taehee) held the launch ceremony for the "2026 Gyeonggi Special Education Supporters With US" on April 14, ahead of the 46th Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education (Superintendent Lim Taehee) held the launching ceremony for the '2026 Gyeonggi Special Education Supporters With US' on the 14th, ahead of the 46th Disabled Persons' Day. Provided by Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education

The "Gyeonggi Special Education Supporters" (hereinafter referred to as the Supporters) is operated to cultivate field experts in special education policy and to develop special education policies that students and parents can truly experience. This year, a total of 125 people were selected across nine fields through an open recruitment process.

The launch ceremony, held at the Southern Government Complex, was attended by Superintendent Lim, officials from the Special Education Department of the Office of Education, members of the Gyeonggi Special Education Supporters (including teachers from kindergartens, elementary, middle, high, and special schools, parents, educational administration staff, and organization representatives), totaling around 150 participants.

The ceremony proceeded in the following order: awarding of the 2026 Supporters appointment certificates; presentation of the status and achievements of the three-year plan for revitalizing special education in Gyeonggi; sharing the roles and accomplishments of the Supporters; and an overview of the 2026 Supporters’ operation plan.

Next, members actively discussed future directions and held working group meetings in nine key policy areas of special education, including the establishment of an information management system for students requiring special education, inclusive education for all, and universal design in educational policy.

All the Supporters in attendance pledged, through a collective chant, to take the lead in advancing special education in Gyeonggi and supporting the field in 2026.

In his welcoming remarks, Superintendent Lim stated, "The part we should prioritize and focus on most is to first lend a helping hand where it is most needed," and added, "To this end, we have established a three-year plan for revitalizing special education in Gyeonggi and have worked to provide tailored services to students and teachers."

He continued, "When those who are passionate about special education come together as 'With US,' far greater strength can be achieved. I hope that the Gyeonggi Special Education Supporters will empathize with the students at the forefront of special education, the devoted teachers, and the families involved, and work to ensure that special education policies are realized."

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