THE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY AS THE AXIS OF SCHOOL INCLUSION: A REFLECTIVE AND PRACTICAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

This article is part of a scientific essay, critically analyzing the gap between the normative framework of inclusion and its operationalization in public educational institutions. While Colombia has advanced in its legal framework, moving from segregation policies to integration, the effective implementation of these laws has posed serious challenges in the context of school practices. It is argued that the inefficiency of various educational centers is due to the following factors: lack of teacher training, absence of adequate focus on didactic resources, and a shortage of pedagogical practices with an inclusive approach. The consequences of this situation have negatively affected various students, including children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). It is highlighted that this population suffers from social isolation, poor academic performance, discrimination, and school dropout. The lack of dialogue and common ground among the different members of the educational community reproduces poverty and social inequality. Finally, an educational transformation is proposed through dialogue, management leadership, and intersectoral articulation with a systemic approach.