Enhancing Successful Implementation of the Goals of Education for all by Year 2015 for Children with Special Needs in Nigeria

Abstract

The paper examined ways for enhancing successful implementation of the goals of education for all by year 2015 for children with special needs in Nigeria. In doing this, the paper discussed isues such as the concept of EFA, children with special needs and EFA goals, benefits of EFA goals to children with special needs. Finally, the paper pointed out way forward for the realization of the desired goals of education for all by year 2015 for children with special needs in Nigeria. Among others are that schools must be challenged and empowered to the educational needs of children in their communities just as the families of these children are challenged to provide best possible family life, Again, stakeholders in the education of children with special needs need to work collaboratively in order to realize significant result in the end. Therefore, there should be a strong monitoring and implementation body on education for all at both state and local government levels to ensure strict compliance without diversion of funds and other related matters.