School management and processes to promote school integration

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Abstract

Introduction: attention to diversity and formal education aims to promote the development of the potential of both students and learners, this type of service seeks to promote equal educational opportunities for students with special educational needs (SEN) associated with a disability. Methodology: in accordance with the expectations and characteristics of this research work, it is a cross-sectional descriptive study, with a probabilistic sample, it was considered important to apply a methodology that allowed for research, investigation and comparison in order to reach conclusions and sustainable recommendations. It was framed in the mixed methodology, where quantitative and qualitative study components were analysed at the same time. Results: the results of the interviews conducted with the directors of the Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional para Personas con Escolaridad Inconclusa "Hno. Ángel Pastrana Corral" reflect a clear vision concerning students with SEN, in this sense the three authorities interviewed agree in their answers that each school management has a support both in the execution and in the criteria to be carried out concerning students with SEN. Discussion: The questions posed in the questionnaire and the interview with the principals were used to analyse how the various integration processes carried out by the authorities are developed and which, according to the teachers' criteria, are correct. The role of head teachers forms a significant and influential pillar in the training and performance of teachers who are in charge of SEN areas.