O PAPEL DA GESTÃO ESCOLAR COMO MEDIADORA ENTRE ESCOLA, FAMÍLIA E INCLUSÃO

Abstract

This study addresses the role of school management as a mediator in the relationship between families and schools, particularly in the process of family acceptance and inclusion of students with special needs in municipal public schools in Naviraí, Mato Grosso do Sul. The main objective of the research was to highlight the contributions of school management to the implementation of inclusive practices, considering its relevance as a mediator between school and family. The methodology adopted was qualitative, descriptive-exploratory, based on a bibliographical survey and semi-structured questionnaires completed by three administrators of municipal public schools that provide elementary education. The results show that, although there have been significant advances in inclusive practices, challenges remain related to the institutions' infrastructure, family acceptance of the diagnosis, and, in some cases, the resistance of certain family members to maintaining contact with the school. Nevertheless, it reaffirms that the partnership between school and family is essential to ensure inclusion, learning, and the comprehensive development of students.