«Plataforma Ciutadana per una Escola Inclusiva a Catalunya» (Citizen Alliance for Inclusive Schooling in Catalonia) is a group of organizations and individuals working together to promote high-quality inclusive schooling for all in government schools and subsidized schools in Catalonia.
Children with disabilities must have guaranteed access to the same schooling as their age-peers. Integration with other children who do not have disabilities is an educational experience for all those involved, as well as an opportunity to learn to live together: while children with disabilities learn to be more independent and improve their peer-relating skills; the rest of the classroom community, including teachers and other teaching staff, learn to live alongside others who are different.
Whereas the rate of inclusive schooling in Catalonia is close to 65% for mainstream schools providing preschool (0–5) and primary (6–11) school education, there is a sharp drop at the level of compulsory secondary (12–15) schooling.
To boost the inclusion process, the Alliance has launched an initiative to identify, recognize and disseminate «Good Inclusive Schooling Practices in Catalonia». The present article outlines identified good practices and discusses early results.