The USP School of Application has had to reduce class hours for elementary students due to a shortage of specialized professionals to assist students with disabilities.
The USP School of Application, known for its inclusive education model, has faced the challenging situation of reducing class hours from grades 1 to 5 due to a lack of specialized staff needed to support students with disabilities. This school has seen an increase in enrollments of students with disabilities and disorders in recent years; however, the hiring of qualified professionals has not kept pace with the growing demand for such services.
Despite multiple requests for additional staff sent to the university’s administration since last year, the school's leadership has reported that these pleas have gone largely unanswered. Even when parents took legal action and received court rulings in their favor to secure the necessary support mandated by law, the university opted to appeal these decisions, resulting in a failure to hire the required professionals. This ongoing situation raises concerns about the university's commitment to inclusive education and the legal framework safeguarding the rights of these students.
Currently, the school is struggling with just two special education teachers tasked with supporting approximately 40 students, highlighting a significant gap between the needs of these students and the resources available to address them. The reduction in class hours reflects broader systemic issues in the education system regarding the provision of adequate support for students with disabilities.
