O papel da gestão escolar na inclusão de crianças com deficiência em escolas públicas municipais de Conceição – PB.

Abstract

This study focuses on investigating the role of school management in the process of inclusion of children with disabilities, since it is a fundamental part of educational development. Thus, the study has the general objective of analyzing how managers of municipal schools in the city of Conceição act in the process of inclusion of children with disabilities. As for the chosen study methodology, a bibliographic research type was chosen. In addition to the bibliographic research, which is so necessary for the development of any study, field research was also chosen. The research analysis organized the data obtained in the interviews in the form of a table, and then carried out the analysis and discussion of the results, according to the qualitative approach. The first chapter addresses the topic of school management, highlighting the functions, responsibilities and challenges faced by managers in the administration of educational institutions. The second chapter focuses on inclusive education, presenting the principles, public policies and pedagogical practices aimed at ensuring the inclusion of students with disabilities in regular schools. Finally, the third chapter presents the analysis of data collected through interviews and questionnaires administered to school administrators in Conceição, seeking to understand their perceptions and practices regarding the inclusion of children with disabilities. The study contributes to the understanding of the challenges and advances in the field of inclusive educational management, highlighting the role of administrators in promoting a more accessible and equitable school environment. Finally, the study concludes that school administrators need to be better trained, knowledgeable, and involved in the inclusion of children with disabilities, and alsopoints to weaknesses in the city's educational management regarding services and practices to promote inclusion. Keywords: School management; educational inclusion; person with disabilities; school.