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June 28-July 1, 2024 "Supporting Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Across The Life Span"
July 10-14, 2022 "Building An Inclusive Culture."
July 10-17, 2011 "Educating Every Learner, Every Day: A Global Responsibility."
June 28-July 1, 2024 "Supporting Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Across The Life Span"
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It is with great pleasure that the International Association of Special Education, in collaboration with the Royal Thimphu College (RTC) in Thimphu, Bhutan, invites you to this esteemed event, which will take place from June 21–26, 2026.
We invite you to participate in our exploration of this vital theme, "Cultivating Inclusive Futures." Delegates will select from a variety of breakout sessions covering a broad range of subjects. Note that the program will be provided soon.
Everyone has the opportunity to create unforgettable experiences and develop close, cross-cultural relationships. In June, we will celebrate IASE's 40th anniversary in Thimphu, Bhutan. Members, delegates, and visitors from all around the world are invited by IASE to take part in this momentous occasion. Supporting inclusive communities is the main theme of the event. Remember that we will continue to celebrate each other in local attire, singing, and dancing at our gala event at the end of this conference.
All questions about submissions and conference related items should be emailed to iaseconference2026@gmail.com
Please check this link for updates:
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Check out your IASE Bhutan experience Q &A.
Check out your visa updates and process
Check out preparing your trip to Bhutan.
Check out our cultural and school visits.
For more information about the Royal Thimphu College (RTC) go to: (https://www.rtc.bt/)
Please watch a fresh and inspirational video about Bhutan and our host, the Royal Thimphu College. Our conference enables us to bring together researchers, educators, and changemakers from all around the world. Please join us today.
Important Dates To Remember:
April 20, 2026: Final late registration deadline ends.
May 31, 2026 : Complete your housing choices.
Chencho Lhamu (PhD)
Part of the Royal Thimphu College Campus
Attentive Students at RTC
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Sponsorships
Our IASE Biennial conferences have been attended by vendors and companies that specialize in special and gifted education, counseling, and wellness services for nearly four decades. Here is your best chance to network with educators, administrators, faculty, researchers and other potential clients from around the world who are most interested in your solutions.
We continue to encourage our membership and all interested individuals, companies and vendors to support a local educator, student, and wellness instructor through our donation sponsorship campaign. Click on the following link: Bhutan-sponsorship Donate today!
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Dr Marg Csapo (featured above) founder of IASE
Enhancing the quality of life and service delivery for all individuals with exceptional needs is the vision of the International Association of Exceptional Education (IASE). Teachers, teacher trainers, professors, speech therapists, psychologists, medical professionals, social workers, counselors, family members, and people working in related fields make up IASE's membership, which was established in 1985 and has members in over 50 countries. Come along with us today to actively participate in this vital and enriching organization.
In 2005 the Board of the International Association of Special Education approved the establishment of the IASE Volunteer Service Committee. This committee focuses on supporting the Volunteer Service Projects (VSPs) at sites around the world.
These projects provide further assistance in the area of special education service to agencies, schools, and organizations by sharing professional expertise, materials, and tools for educators and students in developing countries. The volunteers who provide this nondenominational altruistic service are IASE members. All staff and volunteers receive no monetary remuneration.
The IASE GIVING Funds are used specifically to support our Volunteer Service Project sites. This allows each site to operate and transform over time into a change agent within their respective country.
IASE is an international organization working with people in more than 50 countries to create lasting solutions. IASE is a non-profit, tax-exempt association under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Gifts are tax deductible to the full extent allowable under the law. Our IASE Federal ID# is 43-1974089.
New VSP Site, Vimukti Sanstha, Jaipur, India, 2026
Our new VSP site, a recognized non-profit organization Vimukti Sanstha, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is dedicated to changing people's lives. They work to end the cycle of poverty by giving girls access to high-quality education, supporting their general growth, and offering vital assistance for job development. Giving these young ladies the tools they need to become self-sufficient and financially independent is their ultimate goal.
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