National EFA Action Plan
The EFA Plan was formulated by an EFA technical team, comprising government agencies, non- governmental organizations, including organizations of persons with disabilities and concerned foundations, by means of a series of focused consultative workshops The EFA Plan has two phases:
Phase 1: Operational goals for the period 2002-2006; Phase 2: Operational goals for the period 2007-2016
Key features of the EFA Plan include:
u Prioritization of marginalized groups, particularly persons with disabilities; u Increased access to appropriate compulsory basic education with the necessary aid and support; u Provision of early intervention from 0-five years for infants and young children with disabilities
Additional features of the education policy of the Kingdom of Thailand include:
u A strategy for finding out of school children; u Drafting of Ministerial Regulations (2002) to guide implementation and ensure quality of educational services for persons with disabilities; u Establishment of a Committee for the Educational Reform for Persons with Disabilities, the Underprivileged, and the Gifted; u Support for a system of integrated education moving towards inclusive education; u The long term goal of providing education from birth for all children with disabilities