The scope of the congress includes, but is not limited to; the following major topics as they relate to current issues, practices, researches and theoretical applications in special education:
- Mainstreaming / Inclusive Education and Supportive Special Education Services
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Diagnosis and Evaluation in Special Education
- Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Mild to Severe disabilities
- Special Education Laws, Legal Regulations and Policies across Countries
- Individualized Education Programs
- Teaching Skills to Individuals with Special Needs
- Family Education and Guidance in Special Education
- History of Special Education
- Future Trends in Special Education
- Integration of Technology in Special Education
- Assistive Technologies
- Music, Sports and Art Activities in Special Education
- Sexual Education of Individuals with Special Needs
- In-service Training for Special Education Teachers or Teachers from Other Disciplines Working in the Area of Special Education
- Attitudes towards Individuals with Disability
- Ethical issues in Special Education
- Raising Awareness of Special Education in the Society and Schools
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Mental Retardation
- Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Hearing Impairment
- Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Visual Impairment
- Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Physical Disability
- Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Language and Speech Disorders
- Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Learning Disability
- Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
- Understanding and Teaching Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
- Understanding and Teaching Gifted Individuals