Specialized Educational Assistance (AEE) from the perspective of inclusive education

Abstract

This article addresses the role of Specialized Educational Assistance (SEA) within the context of inclusive education in Brazil. Since participating in the World Conference on Special Educational Needs in 1994, the country committed to ensuring access to all children to elementary education by 2015, promoting inclusive education that considers the different learning needs of students, including those with disabilities. SEA is a fundamental strategy provided for by the National Policy on Special Education in the perspective of inclusive education, offering support and resources to minimize the difficulties faced by students with disabilities. This article discusses relevant legislation, including Decree No. 7,611/2011, which establishes guidelines for special education, highlighting the importance of integrating SEA into the school's pedagogical proposal and involving family participation. Additionally, it is emphasized that SEA is not intended to replace regular education but to complement it, offering services adapted to the individual needs of students.