Main Challenges in Developing Individualized Plans for Reasonable Accommodations in Colombia This literature review article is based on the research line of educational support for diversity in formal and non-formal contexts in Colombia. The objective is to identify the main challenges in planning and implementing individualized reasonable accommodation plans in educational institutions for children and adolescents. It was developed under an interpretivist epistemic approach, which emphasizes the meaning individuals give to their actions and experiences in the environment and context of educational support for diversity. The type of methodology implemented was qualitative, with document analysis as the primary technique.
The review results reveal that teachers are reluctant to design individualized reasonable accommodation plans due to their focus on mental health tasks. The implementation of the plans faces challenges in curricular adaptation and in ensuring effective compliance. Successful case studies offer examples of strategies for overcoming obstacles and achieving inclusive education.
In conclusion, the importance of addressing the challenges in catering to diversity in the education of children and adolescents in Colombia is highlighted. It is recommended to promote teacher training and provide tools for the effective design and monitoring of individualized reasonable accommodation plans, ensuring the right to an inclusive education for all students.