Introduction

This volume of the International Perspectives on Inclusive Education series examines a theme that cuts across many of the other topics covered in the series, namely how can the implementation of policy for inclusive education be more effectively supported. It specifically draws on the work conducted by the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education with national level policy makers from 29 European member countries. This volume is considered to be of interest for not only educational policy makers but also practitioners and researchers working in the field who are concerned with how policy goals for inclusive education can be implemented in practice.