Inclusive education: stengthening the educational system

Abstract

This article analyzes inclusive education and its implementation in Colombia, with a focus on the special protection granted to individuals with disabilities, particularly children who are afforded special constitutional protection. Based on a detailed study of the national regulatory framework, the Inter-American Human Rights System, and the jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court, this article seeks to outline the structure of the legal framework that guarantees the right to education in its entirety.

At the same time, it is important to emphasize the existence of sociocultural barriers that hinder the effective implementation of this system. Accordingly, the study adopts a qualitative, interpretive approach, using the hermeneutic method and the development of a matrix to identify national regulations that protect individuals with special constitutional protection.

In essence, the implementation of this approach reveals a gap between the regulatory framework and its practical application in social life. Despite positive developments, individuals with special educational needs remain a socially disadvantaged population. Therefore, this article invites reflection on conventional models and socially entrenched practices, which continue to present disabling barriers in the pursuit of education for all.