The International Conference

on Special Education in Southeast Asia Region

(ICSAR 15ᵗʰ Series 2025)

DATE: 29 JULY 2025 (Tuesday)

VENUE: INTI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, MALAYSIA

Reorientation of Special Education

in the SDG Era

Conference Aims: Inclusive education in Southeast Asia has evolved significantly, ensuring students with special needs receive the support they require. With the rise of the IR 4.0 era, a more authoritative education system is essential to provide quality learning opportunities in line with SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

This International Conference brings together experts to discuss strategies, innovations, and policies that empower students with special needs to thrive academically and socially.

Conference Theme

"Special Education Orientation in Improving Quality of Inclusive Teaching & Learning in the era of SDGs"

Conference Sub-Themes

ICSAR 2025 will feature research papers, presentations, and discussions that align with the following major themes, sub-themes and topics. Below are suggested sub-themes for each of the primary categories of the ICSAR 2025 conference. These sub-themes will help provide more structure to the conference program and make it easier for participants to focus on specific areas of interest.

SUB-THEMES

1. Curriculum and Learning Strategies

2. Teaching and learning innovation.

3. Ethics in quality education.

4. Transition and Job Opportunities for MBK

5. Vocational Education (TVET)

6. Guidance and Counselling

7. Quality assessment

8. ICT Innovation in Education

9. Quality Education Management and Administration

10. Legislation

11. Support Services in quality education

12. Skills Education

13. Innovation and quality of teacher training and services

14. Physical Facilities

15. Special Education for the Visually Impaired

16. Special Education for Hearing Impairment

17. Special Education with Learning Disabilities

18. Autisms Children’s

Why Inclusive Education Matters?

We aim to enhance teaching and learning methodologies in creating a more inclusive environment that:

Collaboration for Impact

Greeting Messages

Collaborators

UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA

UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MALANG, INDONESIA

UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA

UNIVERSITAS NEGERI YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA

UNIVERSITAS NEGERI JAKARTA, INDONESIA

UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MAKASAR, INDONESIA

UNIVERSITAS NEGERI PADANG, INDONESIA

UNIVERSITAS NEGERI MANADO, INDONESIA

UNIVERSITAS NEGERI SURABAYA, INDONESIA

UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA

ABOUT SAASEd

The Southeast Asia Association for Special Education (SAASEd) was established in 2018. The vision of SAASEd (Southeast Asia Association for Special Education) is to improve the quality of life and service delivery for all individuals with special needs in Southeast Asia.

SAASEd also has missions to promote awareness and understanding of issues and developments related to education and welfare of individuals with special needs throughout Southeast Asia; promote professional exchange between professionals in special education, family members, and individuals in related disciplines in Southeast Asia; encourage and promote research to advance the field of special education and share that information through official publications in Southeast Asia; promote continuing education in special education in Southeast Asia; and work collaboratively with other special education organizations for Southeast Asia promotion of the interests of individuals with special needs.

Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speaker 1

YBrs Dr. Rodiah Idris

Director

Special Education Department

Ministry of Malaysia Education

Keynote Speaker 2

Prof. Dr. Asep Sunandar

Assisten Deputy

Bina Keagamaan

Kemenko PMK, RI

Keynote Speaker 3

Prof. Dr. Munawir Yusuf

Professor

Universitas Sebelas Maret, Solo,

Indonesia

Forum/Plenary Speaker

Forum 1

Prof. Datuk Dr. Yasmin Hussien

Teaching Professional

City University Malaysia

Forum 2

Prof. Dr. Ediyanto

Head of Education Center

SAASEd

Universitas Negeri Malang

Forum 3

Prof. Dr. Marlina Muluk

Professor

Universitas Negeri Padang

Forum 4

Nguyen Tuan Anh

Director

Gold Time Education

Hanoi, Vietnam

Call for Paper

ICSAR 2025 will feature research papers, presentations, and discussions that align with the following major themes, sub-themes and topics: Below are suggested sub-themes and topics for each of the primary categories of the ICSAR 2025 conference. These sub-themes will help provide more structure to the conference program and make it easier for participants to focus on specific areas of interest.

QUALITY EDUCATION

PEACE, JUSTICE & STRONG INSTITUTIONS

PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

CALL FOR PAPER

Submission Guideline

All paper/abstracts submissions will be reviewed by the conference committee and will be publish in e-Proceedings.

Abstract: 250 words, single spacing, font size 12, Times New Roman (TNR) with 5 keywords.

All full paper submission, please follow the APA Academic Writing Guidelines protocol, limit to 17 pages with references.

Must abide to the APA Academic Writing Guidelines protocol - 12 font size for content, 14 for sub-heading with Times New Roman (TNR) writing style, single spacing. On the last page, write a short bio-data - including specialization and area of interest in 50 words plus current photo along with email and contact number.

Important Date

Abstract due: 15 June 2025 (Sunday)

Acceptance of Abstract: 01 July 2025 (Tuesday)

Full Paper due: 10 July 2025 (Thursday)

Registration Date: 10 July 2025

Conference Date: 29 July 2025 (Tuesday)