Iva Boneva, Executive Director of
Centre for Inclusive Education was awarded with the DISES 2018 Distinguished International Leadership Award. This happened at the CEC 2018 Convention and Expo in Tampa, Florida which was held from February 7 to 10, 2018.
This is an annual award which is given to professionals with recognized expertise on academic and international level in the field of inclusive education.
The Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES), is a division of the professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of children with exceptionalities Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
DISES aims at promoting international communication, cooperation, and progress in education and services for children and youth who have disabilities and/or are gifted and talented — across all age groups, from infancy through adulthood. The organization has the role of a catalyst for the exchange of pedagogical practices, the promotion of international research, the funding of professional development forums and the creation of networks supporting international co-operation.
Centre for Inclusive Education together with DISES organized in Sofia the International Round Table ““Including All Children in a Changing World” in June, 2017.