The future regulation, currently in the drafting phase, seeks to update a legal framework that the regional executive considers obsolete. The main objective is for training in diversity and well-being to cease being a voluntary option and become an essential requirement for teaching in Canary Islands schools.
One of the most significant changes affects enclave classrooms. According to the draft, this resource will no longer function as a parallel schooling modality but will become a temporary, reversible, and reviewable measure. In this way, students will maintain their reference in an ordinary group, participating in the daily life of the school while receiving the necessary specialized support.
“"The regulation will mean a profound change in the way of understanding inclusion in classrooms, contemplating diversity as a strength of the educational system."
The text also guarantees the right of families to choose their school freely, a historical demand that seeks to make the current regulation more flexible, which prioritizes proximity to the home. In addition, a new psychopedagogical report model with a contextual approach will be implemented, moving away from the vision focused exclusively on student shortcomings.
The Ministry of Education has counted on the participation of parent associations and disability groups to draft the document. The final version is expected to be ready before the end of the year, pending parliamentary approval to come into force.
