National Association of Resource Teachers Bulgaria (NART)

National Association of Resource Teachers Bulgaria (NART) - Bulgaria is a national NGO of professionals who work for full and functional inclusion and education of children with different abilities and needs in mainstream schools. We have regional offices all over the country and over 700 active members. 

NART’s  objectives are: To ensure that all resource teachers have skills and expertise needed to meet the educational, social and emotional needs of all children and young people in Bulgaria To advocate for the value and recognition of the resource teacher profession and for appropriate evidence-based education and therapy for all children, youth, and families. To promote the work and the importance of the regional centers to the general public and enhance collaboration with key stakeholders. 

Our main activities are set in several domains: 

1. Conduction of research and analyses in the field of special education – to nurture the practice and legal actions; 

2. Methodological support – elaboration of materials, guidance, programmes, resources and their dissemination; 

3. Enhancing the capacity – provision of trainings and supervisions for special and mainstream teachers, psychologists, social workers; organizing seminars, workshops, conferences to facilitate the access of our members and educational professionals to the latest developments in the field of special education; 

4. Interacting with competent state authorities: provision of statements; taking part in different working groups, councils, etc.; 

5. Maintaining relations with the media and conducting targeted activities for rising awareness about the goals and the work of the Association;