Possibilidades de uso das informações do sistema mineiro de administração escolar na gestão das escolas

Abstract

This paper presents an exploratory research about the use of the School Management System of Minas Gerais (SIMADE) by the management team from schools located in the Metropolitan C Regional Teaching Superientence. It is an information system that was implemented in state schools of Minas Gerais and its main functions are collection, storage and processing of data relating to school, teachers and classes, as well as the educational life of each student. This research was conducted in order to analyze carefully how the system can be used for the purpose of contributing to planning, execution and control within school management. A multiple case study, qualitative and quantitative approach were conducted in four schools, followed by an objective analysis in other state schools from the Metropolitan C Regional Teaching Superientence. As research instruments, structured questionnaires and semi-structured interview were used. Through research, it was found that SIMADE has some strengths that contribute to school management and some points that are likely to change to make the system more efficient. Among the strengths, reliability of information and importance of reports and documents to the school office stand out. Based on survey data, it was observed that the creation of new reports, more training for people who use the system, more clearly defined schedules and better communication can enhance the use of the system in school management. In order to better tailor the system to the routine of school management, from the results obtained, it was proposed an Educational Action Plan, which, if implemented, can optimize the use of the system by the management team.