This document has been developed with the aim of ensuring equal access to general education for children with physical and mental disabilities, as well as for children suffering from severe illnesses. This implies the creation of necessary conditions for their education and the provision of adequate psychological, pedagogical, medical, and social assistance.
The adoption of the standard regulation is aimed at realizing the rights of every citizen, including children with disabilities, to accessible and quality inclusive education, which is guaranteed by the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic and current legislation.
Standard Regulation on Psychological, Medical, and Pedagogical Consultation in the Kyrgyz Republic
Chapter 1. General Provisions
This Standard Regulation on Psychological, Medical, and Pedagogical Consultation (hereinafter referred to as the Regulation) defines the procedure for the operation of psychological, medical, and pedagogical consultations (PMPC) with the aim of conducting a comprehensive assessment of children with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as creating the necessary conditions for their personal and social development.
The establishment of PMPC is carried out by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic as the authorized body in the field of preschool and general education.
PMPC represents a children's educational organization that engages in counseling, diagnostics, and expertise with the aim of realizing every child's right to accessible and quality education, protecting health, and ensuring psycho-social well-being, in accordance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic and international obligations, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
In its activities, PMPC relies on the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, international agreements, laws, and directives from the President, as well as decisions from authorized bodies, adhering to generally accepted norms of international law.
The activities of PMPC are based on the principles of humanism, equality, confidentiality, individual approach, voluntariness, and inter-agency cooperation.
Key concepts in this Regulation:
Legal representative — a person authorized to represent the interests of the child (parent, guardian);
Rehabilitation in education — the process of restoring lost skills in a student;
habilitation in education — the process of assisting a student in acquiring new skills;
Individual rehabilitation and habilitation program (IRHP) — a document developed for a child with disabilities containing a set of activities;
Informed consent — voluntary consent from parents for examination and processing of the child's personal data;
Electronic outpatient card — a medical document with examination results;
Development card — a document reflecting the dynamics of the child's development;
Corrective and developmental activities — a system of interventions to support and develop the child;
Medical and social expert commission (MSEC) — an authority that assesses disability;
Examination — interdisciplinary diagnostics to assess the individual characteristics of the child;
Educational environment — the conditions in which learning occurs;
Special educational needs — requirements for creating special conditions for learning.
Chapter 2. Goals and Objectives of PMPC
The main goal of PMPC's work is to create conditions for the timely identification of the needs of children with special educational needs and to provide specialized assistance, as well as to promote inclusive education.
Objectives of PMPC:
conducting comprehensive diagnostics;
determining forms of education;
developing recommendations for corrective assistance;
consulting parents and educators;
monitoring the implementation of recommendations;
maintaining an inter-agency database.
Chapter 3. Organizational Structure of PMPC
The head of PMPC belongs to the category of educators and manages according to the legislation, including the Labor Code and the Law on Education.
Persons with higher pedagogical education and at least three years of work experience are eligible for managerial positions.
The staff of PMPC is formed with consideration of an interdisciplinary approach and includes specialists from various fields.
Specialists must meet qualification requirements, including having higher education and work experience in the relevant field.
Chapter 4. Functions and Powers of PMPC
The Republican PMPC performs functions such as developing diagnostic methods, participating in the training of specialists, and maintaining a database of children with special needs.
The Territorial PMPC conducts ongoing examinations, provides recommendations for education, and supports educational organizations.
All specialists must comply with legislation and ensure the quality of examinations.
Chapter 5. Procedure for Referring and Conducting Examinations in PMPC
Referrals to PMPC can be initiated by parents, educational institutions, or medical organizations. Examinations are conducted only with written consent from parents.
The procedure includes observing the child's behavior, diagnostics, and analyzing medical documentation.
A conclusion on the results of the examination is issued to parents and may be sent to educational organizations.
Chapter 6. Management and Staffing
The Republican and Territorial PMPC are headed by directors appointed by the Minister of Education. Candidates must have relevant education and work experience.
The director is responsible for the results of the consultation's work and has the authority to organize its activities.
Chapter 7. Rights and Responsibilities of the Director and Specialists of PMPC
The director has the right to request materials from organizations and initiate cooperation with government structures.
Specialists are required to adhere to professional ethics and confidentiality.
Chapter 8. Rights and Responsibilities of Parents (Legal Representatives)
Parents have the right to defend their child's interests and receive consultations from specialists.
Chapter 9. Interaction of PMPC with Other Organizations
PMPC interacts with educational and medical institutions to create a support system for children.
Chapter 10. Record Keeping of PMPC
Record keeping is conducted in the state language, and documents are stored for the established periods.
Chapter 11. Financial and Material-Technical Support
Funding for PMPC is provided from budgets and other sources.
Chapter 12. Reorganization and Liquidation of PMPC
The activities of PMPC may be terminated in accordance with the legislation.
Chapter 13. Final Provisions
This Regulation serves as the basis for the development of local acts of PMPC. Changes may be made by the authorized body.
All recommendations from PMPC are mandatory for implementation by educational organizations with the consent of the parents.
