International Association of Special Education
Fostering a Global Exchange of Ideas and Information
IASE 19th Biennial Conference
June 15- June 19, 2026
Royal Thimphu College (RTC)
All convention sessions, general sessions, round tables, poster sessions, children and young adult artwork, silent auction items and exhibits will be held at the the College. Fun Fact :Bhutan's focus on happiness has resulted in laws and customs that put the welfare of its citizens first, including free healthcare and education, eco-friendly travel, and preservation of the country's environment and culture.
Call for Proposals will be coming soon! Stay tuned!
Key Note Speakers
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Conference Proceedings Feb. 15, 2026
Live / Silent Auction
Begin gathering objects to contribute that showcase your individuality, culture, artistic pursuits, or skills. Every item will be beneficial to someone. Nothing is too little.
Remember, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." It's never too early to start your spring cleaning. — Winston Churchill.
Funds for 2026 will help scholars from all around the world who are international! Proceeds from all sales support the Marg Csapo Scholarship Fund.
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Daniel McCarthy shown above with three amazing educators from the Czech Republic, 2024.
IASE is dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practices in special needs education. IASE promotes collaborative and sustained excellence between academicians and professionals from educational, business and community sectors. The aim of IASE is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various educational, business and community sectors with cross-disciplinary interests to bridge the knowledge gap, promote research and inclusive practices of special needs in education.
How to Donate and Support a Teacher and or Student
Remember that you may support a teacher or a student to attend our next conference by sponsoring them for $100 USD. We are now accepting sponsorships for teachers and/or students. We will begin to collect donations in 2026. Start the process of promoting inclusive education globally. Simply make a donation and keep raising your hand for our future. Over 25 people who otherwise would not have been able to attend our conferences were financially supported in the past by our IASE members and outside supporters. We will also put you in touch with the teacher or pupil you sponsored!