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A lead image with the word "Research" and a photo of a three students speaking with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Through our research, the Global Center will build a knowledge base to understand the impact of high-quality inclusive sport and education.

Our Goals

Learn how inclusive mindsets can be developed

Elevate scholarly work among global policymakers

Evaluate best practices in Unified Champion Schools

Share research on inclusion in education and sport

Recent Briefs and Case Studies
The Global Center for Inclusion in Education publishes research and policy briefs that illuminate our work on inclusion in education, along with case studies showcasing the exemplary work of Special Olympics staff, coaches, volunteers, athletes, and youth.
Easy Read Briefs and Infographics
About the Research Collaborative
The Research Collaborative serves as the expert research advisory body for the Global Center. Their work will inspire family and community engagement, inform programmatic implementation, and advance government partnerships to galvanize support for inclusion in education worldwide.

We will look specifically at the impact of inclusive programming on youth with and without intellectual disabilities. Its first task is to identify questions across relevant disciplines to build awareness of the research evidence base for global policy action in support of inclusive education.
Co-Chairs, Research Collaborative, Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education

Stephanie M. Jones

Gerald S. Lesser Professor in Early Childhood Development, Director of EASEL Lab, Harvard University

Kristie Patten

Counselor to the President and Professor of Occupational Therapy, New York University

Benjamin Haack

Special Olympics Board of Directors

Eman Gaad

Dean of Faculty of Education and Professor of Special and Inclusive Education, British University in Dubai