In the current century, with the effect of technological developments, studies on the development and implementation of individual education programs are increasing day by day. Considering the learning difficulties, it can be said that almost every individual needs special education. However, when special education is mentioned, education to be given in disability situations such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, Hearing-Impaired and Deaf Children, Mentally Handicapped and Intellectual Disability, Vision Impairment and Blindness, Physical Disability, Specific Learning Disability and Chronic Health Conditions comes to the fore. At the same time, gifted and talented students are considered within the scope of special education. The focus of this conference is individual programs, training given to gifted and talented students and the physically and mentally handicapped.

The aim of this conference is to bring together academicians, researchers, educators and administrators from different countries, and to discuss theoretical and practical issues in all fields of special education. At the same time, it is aimed to enable the conference participants to share the changes and developments in the field of special education with their colleagues.