DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2016.v04i04.021

Pages: 453-456

In Region XII and ARMM, the most marginalized groups are often invisible in society: disabled children, girls, children in remote villages, and the very poor. Children with special needs in the community require a deep attention and proper care as well as understanding for appropriate educational curriculum. The study aimed to determine the current situations and educational needs of children with special needs in Cotabato City during the school year 2014 – 2015. The study had utilized the qualitative research method using the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Interview method. The respondents of this study were the school administrators, teachers, parents and pupils with special needs in the three public elementary schools in Cotabato City division. As a result, the inclusive education, administrative support, teachers’ factor, pupils Interest and Parents Involvement have great impact on the development of inclusive education in Cotabato City Division. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that inclusive education be continued and mainstreamed, the funding will be added and resource rooms be expanded, financial support for handicapped pupils be imposed and additional teachers will be recruited and trained for inclusive education curriculum.