Inclusive Leadership in Education

DOI

10.2991/978-2-38476-599-7_16How to use a DOI?

Keywords

inclusive leadership; inclusive education; inclusive school; educational equity; student diversity; accessible learning environments; personalized teaching; professional collaboration; Universal Design for Learning

Abstract

The paper examines inclusive leadership in education as a key condition for developing equitable, accessible, and diversity-oriented school systems. It analyzes the concept of the inclusive school, emphasizing the transition from integration-based approaches to systemic inclusion focused on removing barriers to participation and learning for all students. The article highlights the strategic role of educational leaders in building inclusive cultures, organizing accessible learning environments, promoting professional collaboration, and supporting personalized teaching adapted to student diversity. It also discusses relevant theoretical foundations, including the social model of disability, socio-constructivist learning, Universal Design for Learning, distributed leadership, and social justice perspectives. Special attention is given to the Romanian legislative framework, particularly Law no. 198/2023, which supports inclusive education through principles of equity, institutional responsibility, support mechanisms, and interprofessional collaboration. The paper concludes that inclusive leadership is not merely an administrative requirement, but a transformative managerial approach that translates inclusive values and policies into everyday educational practices, contributing to quality education for all students.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Daniel Mara
AU  - Mușata-Dacia Bocoș
AU  - Daniel Hunyadi
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/07/31
TI  - Inclusive Leadership in Education
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurial Leadership for K-12 Education Excellence (LEADK12 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 260
EP  - 272
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-599-7_16
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-599-7_16
ID  - Mara2026
ER  -