The given study examines the impact of public services on the progress and quality of inclusive education in public schools; in particular, the process is analyzed from the perspective of two subprograms of the State Program for the Promotion of Inclusive Teaching – ‘Supporting a Multidisciplinary Team’ and ‘Financing Integrated Classes in Public Schools’.

The research is based on qualitative research methods, specifically, in-depth interviews and focus groups. The target groups included school administrators, teachers and parents, along with the representatives of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, and the members of its multidisciplinary team. The study was conducted in four different cities: Tbilisi, Telavi, Kutaisi and Batumi.

This publication was prepared and published by Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Disability Research Center with the assistance from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UK aid from the UK Government.