AMANZHOLOV UNIVERSITY: THE FINAL OF THE REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL OLYMPIAD “PRO INCLUSIVE SPECIALIST 2026” TOOK PLACE

On May 20, 2026, the final of the regional professional olympiad “PRO Inclusive Specialist 2026” was organized at a high level at the “Dana Bala” Center for Continuing and Inclusive Education of Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University.

The olympiad brought together 10 teams from inclusive support classrooms of educational organizations in the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, who demonstrated their professional skills and experience.

The main goal of the event was to enhance the professional competencies of educators in the field of inclusive education, develop modern methodological approaches, and improve practical skills.

During the olympiad, participants completed tasks on analyzing professional cases, defending original methodological developments, and within the framework of the “Pedagogical Improvisation” stage, developed fragments of correctional and developmental work within a limited time.

Special attention in the competition was paid to practical orientation, professional interaction among educators, and the effective use of modern technologies in the educational process, including elements of artificial intelligence.

COMPETITION RESULTS

According to the results of the olympiad, the winners were determined:

• Grand Prix — Secondary School No. 4 named after S. Nurmagambetov

• I place — Secondary School No. 36

• II place — General Education School No. 49, Secondary School No. 27, Secondary School No. 26

• III place — Secondary School No. 15, Multidisciplinary Secondary School No. 37, Secondary School No. 39 named after Y. Altynsarin

MASTER CLASSES

As part of the event, specialists from the “Ak Niet” boarding school conducted meaningful master classes dedicated to comprehensive support for children with special educational needs, the implementation of developmental approaches, and the use of neurosensory technologies in educational practice.

The “PRO Inclusive Specialist 2026” olympiad became an important platform for exchanging experience and promoting the professional development of specialists in the field of inclusive education in the region.