Inclusive education: strategies and opportunities for preparing teachers through the use of ICT in the Italian compulsory school Journal of e-Learning and Knowledge Society Vol. 9, n. 2, May 2013 (pp. 153 - 167) ISSN: 1826-6223 | eISSN: 1971-8829 Anna Dipace Università degli Studi di Foggia - Dipartimento di Studi Umanistici. Lettere, Beni Culturali, Scienze della Formazione - Erid Lab - Educational Research & Interaction Design. Keywords: Inclusion, Teacher education, Special Needs Education. Focus on: e-Learning: requirement of the disciplines The focus of this paper is on the importance of preparing teachers for inclusive education through the acquisition of disciplinary competencies and integrated and strategic use of educational technology. The inclusion is a crucial part of the school at the base of the principle of equal opportunities. The paper analyze the use of ICT in the italian scenario – to support the learning of learners with disabilities and special educational needs in inclusive settings within the compulsory school sector. The Article 40 of the Salamanca Framework for Action indicates “Appropriate preparation of all educational personnel stands out as a key factor in promoting progress towards inclusive schools”. This means that teachers need to learn the strategies to promote diversity and inclusion strategies in a learning environment for all students, including students with special needs to grow. | for citations: Dipace A. (2013), Inclusive education: strategies and opportunities for preparing teachers through the use of ICT in the Italian compulsory school, Journal of e-Learning and Knowledge Society, v.9, n.2, 153-167. ISSN: 1826-6223, e-ISSN:1971-8829