Políticas públicas em prol dos estudantes com deficiência: estudo de caso em uma escola municipal do município de Penedo-Alagoas

Abstract

This study sought to analyze what public policy actions, such as adapted buses, teacher training courses, the launch of cognitive development programs, among others, are providing for inclusive education in the municipality of Penedo-Alagoas. In this study, we sought to answer the question: Are investments in public policies for students with disabilities contributing to achieving the goals established in the Municipal Education Plan? The methodology involved a qualitative approach, using bibliographic and documentary research and interviews with inclusive education professionals working at the Santa Luzia municipal basic education school. The interviewees emphasized that one of the main obstacles in inclusive education is the absence of family involvement in the school. One of the municipality's latest actions in support of these students was the launch of the Penedo Inclusive program, in partnership with Cognvox, providing various practices that enable the cognitive development of atypical students. Analyzing the Municipal Education Plan, it was found that some goals were achieved: Half of the bus fleet adapted, hiring of professionals for inclusive education, and training courses for professionals. Despite many advances, it is a fact that much still needs to be done. The development of this research gives hope that other municipalities that do not yet have this interest in inclusive education will invest more, because the right to education belongs to everyone.