The problems of theoretical and practical training of specialists in special education university programs were addressed at the International Scientifi c Conference “Special Education and Sociocultural Integration – 2023” (October 27–28, 2023, Saratov State University). These issues bear the relevance to this research.
The article presents the information about the international scientifi c and practical conference “Special Education and Socio-Cultural Integration – 2022: Traditions and Innovations” that was held on 14–15 October 2022.
The article presents socio-cultural analysis of the problem of transformation of an institution of special education in Russia. It views the main factors regarding change of its content-related characteristics, orientation towards social integration and educational inclusion for children with special needs. The author analyses the mainstream of special (correctional) education in Russia, which is linked to implementation of integrational and inclusive practices for teaching children with special educational needs.
