PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN ARBAMINCH TOWN ADMINISTRATION PRIMARY SCHOOLS

<strong>Abstract: </strong>Despite many efforts being put forth for the successful implementation of inclusive education in Arbaminch town primary schools, there are still numerous challenges facing. Students with special needs find extremely challenging to exercise their rights in education and difficult to fit into the normal school environment, hence making the process of learning even more difficult. The objective of this study was to assess the school practices and its challenges in the implementation of Inclusive education in Arbaminch town primary schools. For the study 20 participants were taken by using purposive sampling techniques. And the researcher used qualitative approach and data gathered by means of interview, observation, document analysis and focus group discussion. The collected data were analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that in some primary schools implementation of inclusive education was practiced through establishment of resource center, equip of some available resources and creation of school accessibility. Beside great educational challenges has faced to learners with disabilities. Some of these challenges are included lack of adequate resources, lack of school accessibilities, lack of trained manpower, societal negative attitudes and soon. Regard of this the study suggested that the school communities including participants of Arbaminch town administration education office and other related bodies should be committed and to work collaboratively in fulfillment of resources and in creation of welcoming inclusive school environments at all.