SPSM — National Agency for Special Needs Education and Schools

Government agency that runs special-needs schools and provides special-educational support to schools nationwide.

SPSM (Specialpedagogiska skolmyndigheten — the National Agency for Special Needs Education and Schools) is a government agency with two main responsibilities: operating special-needs schools and providing special-educational support to schools across Sweden.

Support services

SPSM offers guidance, training, and support materials to schools teaching students with disabilities. The agency also produces accessible learning materials (Braille, sign language, easy-to-read texts) and distributes government grants for special support.

Related terms

School types in Sweden (Skolformer) Compulsory school, upper secondary, preschool class, after-school centre and other school types — what they mean. Special school (Specialskola) State schools for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have severe speech and language disorders. Run by SPSM. Skolverket (National Agency for Education) Sweden's central administrative authority for schools. Responsible for curricula, statistics, national tests, and teacher certification.

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