Educación inclusiva para grupos vulnerables en las unidades educativa privadas del Ecuador

The problem of the implementation of inclusive education in private educational institutions in Ecuador, especially for vulnerable groups where, despite having a robust legal framework, such as the Ecuadorian Constitution and the Organic Law of Intercultural Education, the application of these regulations is not uniform, and there are significant barriers such as lack of teacher preparation, limited resources and little institutional awareness. Therefore, the objective of the research was to evaluate how private educational institutions implement inclusive education, identifying the pedagogical and administrative strategies used, as well as the difficulties they face. To this end, a quantitative approach was used, collecting data through structured surveys administered to teachers and students. Statistical analysis of the data revealed that, although most teachers are informed about inclusive policies, students have limited perceptions of these policies and the strategies implemented. This led to the conclusion that there is an urgent need to improve teacher training, increase available resources, and promote greater awareness and communication about inclusion to ensure equitable access to education for all students.