About the Journal


The International Journal on Special Education and Parenting (IJSEP) (ISSN:2839-5182) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to research in special education, inclusive practices, and parenting strategies. It serves as a platform for collaboration among educators, researchers, policymakers, and parents to enhance learning for individuals with special needs.

IJSEP publishes research, case studies, and practical interventions in areas such as special education, parenting support, early childhood development, educational policies, and mental health. The journal follows a biannual publication schedule and maintains an open-access policy to ensure global accessibility. Supported by an expert editorial board, IJSEP is indexed in major academic databases, increasing the visibility and impact of published work.

Announcements

Current Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)
Published: 2026-02-25

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Basic Information

ISSN

Frequency

Nature

2839-5182

Twice (2 Issues Per Year)

Online

Starting Year

Language

Email

2026

English

journal@journal.spledup.com

Accepted Articles

The Journal accepts the following types of articles for publication:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review or Position Papers
  • Short Communications or Case Studies
  • Conceptual and Theoretical Framework Papers

Scope of the Journal

The International Journal on Special Education and Parenting (IJSEP) welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, short communications, and conceptual papers related to Special Education, Inclusive Education, Parenting, Child Development, Family Studies, Educational Psychology, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Inclusive Education Practices: Strategies for integrating children with special needs into mainstream classrooms, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), curriculum adaptation, teacher training, and professional development for inclusive settings.
  • Disability-Specific Interventions: Educational strategies for students with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, sensory impairments, assistive technologies, adaptive tools, assessment methods, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Early Intervention and Development: Early childhood screening, developmental assessments, speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral interventions, and family-centered early intervention approaches.
  • Special Education Policy and Rights: Legal frameworks, advocacy initiatives, inclusive education policies, disability rights, equity, accessibility, and educational reforms supporting learners with special needs.
  • Parenting Children with Special Needs: Emotional, social, and behavioral support for parents, home-based interventions, parent training programs, parental advocacy, and community engagement.
  • Mental Health and Family Dynamics: Family resilience, parental stress, coping strategies, mental health and well-being, family therapy, counseling approaches, and family adjustment processes.
  • Parenting in Diverse Contexts: Parenting practices in single-parent households, extended families, multicultural settings, low-resource communities, and marginalized populations.
  • Education and Parenting Collaboration: Parent-teacher partnerships, home-school communication, family involvement in educational planning, collaborative support systems, and participation in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Peer Review Process

All submissions to the International Journal on Special Education and Parenting (IJSEP) undergo a rigorous blind peer-review process by at least two subject matter experts. Manuscripts are evaluated based on originality, clarity, relevance to the journal's scope, and contribution to the field. The standard review timeline is 6–10 weeks. Authors will be notified of the decision along with constructive feedback. Rejected articles may be resubmitted after revisions for fresh review.