Educação inclusiva e políticas públicas: análise da gestão escolar e práticas inclusivas em escolas do município de Santa Maria

Abstract

This study has as the central theme the public policy related to scholar inclusion. The main target was to understand the inclusion practices conducted in schools from the actions being taken by managers and especial teachers of three schools in the city of Santa Maria (RS). For this purpose, was used as a methodological strategy case study with qualitative approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted. Stands out the historical context of Especial Education and the studies about policies created to inclusive education. The data were examined paying especial attention to the managers’ and teachers’ views, as well as the actions planed in the pedagogical projects. The conclusions focus in the democratic managing with the most important point to the real inclusion of the students with especial needs, emphasizing the importance of the work of all community (school and scholar community) to the success of education initiatives.