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UFMG Opens Doors for Training in Inclusive Education That Combines Distance Learning with In-Person Meetings in Minas Gerais, Offering a Unique Opportunity for Teachers Who Want to Transform Pedagogical Practices and Ensure Access for All to Learning.
The Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) has opened registration for the free Specialization Course in Special Education in the distance learning modality (EAD).
There are 150 vacancies distributed across five in-person centers in the state of Minas Gerais, aimed at teachers in basic education who wish to enhance their pedagogical practices to promote a more inclusive education.
This is a unique opportunity for educators seeking specialized training in a fundamental issue on the current educational agenda: the inclusion of students with special needs.
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The course has a total workload of 360 hours and combines online classes with in-person meetings, strengthening interaction among students and the pedagogical support of the centers.
The in-person support centers are located in the cities of Araçuaí, Barroso, Congonhas, Sabará, and Sete Lagoas, with 30 vacancies available for each unit.
Course Content and Structure
According to UFMG, the specialization covers three major modules: foundations of special education, school management with a focus on inclusion, and collaborative teaching techniques, including the use of assistive technology to facilitate learning.
This curriculum has been structured to meet the current demands of inclusive education, recognized as a challenge and a priority for public and private schools throughout the country.
Who Can Apply
Teachers in basic education with a higher education degree in Pedagogy or license programs can apply, in addition to having availability to participate in in-person meetings and complete online activities.
The Importance of Inclusive Education
Inclusive education is a movement aimed at ensuring that children and young people with disabilities, global developmental disorders, or high abilities have their rights guaranteed within the educational system.
In recent years, federal public policies, such as the National Education Plan (PNE), have highlighted the importance of training education professionals to deal with the diversity present in classrooms.
Therefore, offering a specialization EAD with in-person meetings allows teachers from different regions, especially less urbanized areas, access to qualified and flexible training, respecting their routines and geographic limitations.
Additionally, assistive technology — one of the topics of the course — has gained prominence by enabling resources that facilitate the learning process for students with specific difficulties.
Resources such as screen reader software, digital magnifiers, adapted keyboards, and other tools enhance these students’ autonomy and stimulate real inclusion.
According to specialists, continuing education is essential for teachers to become transformative agents within the school, capable of adapting methodologies and promoting welcoming environments for all.
Thus, UFMG’s initiative addresses an urgent need in the Brazilian educational system, contributing to the construction of a more just and equitable society.
For those working in basic education and wishing to deepen their knowledge, this specialization represents an important step for their career and for the improvement of the quality of education offered.
It is worth remembering that inclusive education is not an isolated task but a collective commitment among managers, teachers, families, and students.
The opportunity offered by UFMG reinforces the importance of collaboration and continuous training to achieve this ideal.
Deadline and Registration
Finally, applications must be made exclusively online through the electronic form, by 11:59 PM on May 25, 2025.
The selection of candidates will be based on document analysis, considering academic qualifications and professional experience in inclusive education.
Participants need to achieve a minimum score of 40 points to ensure validation.
The preliminary selection result will be announced on June 5, with an appeal period from June 6 to June 15, 2025.
The final result is expected on June 24, 2025, according to the UFMG announcement 1163/2025.
If you are a teacher interested in this area, it is worth keeping an eye on the deadlines and ensuring your registration.
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