Services for children with special needs at MI Muhammadiyah special program school of inclusive education Kartasura

Abstract

This research conducted further research on services for children with special needs at MI Muhammadiyah Special Program Schools for Inclusive Education (SPPI), Kartasura District, Sukoharjo Regency. This research is phenomenological research using qualitative approach. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation. Informants in this study were school principals, class teachers, subject teachers, and special supervising teachers who participated in serving children with special needs. Data validity in this research using source triangulation and technique triangulation. While data analysis used qualitative methods, there are data reduction, data presentation, and verification/conclusion. The results show that ABK services special program use the Education Unit Level Curriculum (KTSP) and modify/develop special curricula for students with special needs. The facilities and infrastructure are different from ordinary schools, usually, there is a road connection for students with special needs, a special room to help children with special needs, tools for therapy, and computers. games specially designed for students with special needs. The special companion teachers of MI Muhammadiyah Kartasura are by the tasks they will carry out. Trainers with degrees in Psychology, Special Education, and teachers who have attended training courses for inclusive education. MI Muhammadiyah Kartasura District also develops life skills and extracurricular activities