School administrative model for special education schools under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Basic Education Commission, adhering to the sufficiency economy philosophy for sustainable development

Abstract

The objective of this research is to develop a school management framework for special education schools under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Basic Education Commission, adhering to the sufficiency economy philosophy for sustainable development. The research process involves three steps: 1) studying the current situation, desired conditions, and necessary requirements, 2) developing the framework, and    3) evaluating the framework. The study population includes 76 participants, comprising 71 teachers and 5 administrative staff, with 7 seminar specialists and 26 qualified evaluators. Research tools include:                 1) questionnaires using a 5-level assessment scale with IOC values ranging from 0.67 to 1.00 and confidence values ranging from .709 to .776, 2) data recording forms to determine interview points based on data from step 1, checked for completeness by educational consultants, and 3) evaluation forms for accuracy and feasibility using a 5-level assessment scale with IOC values ranging from 0.67 to 1.00 and a confidence value of .715. Data analysis employs descriptive statistics, including percentages, means, standard deviations, necessity indices, and content analysis. The research results were found as follows;

            1) The current situation and desired conditions regarding the concepts and principles of the school management framework for special education schools are generally at a high level, with the most necessary requirement concerning the concepts and principles of the school management framework for special education schools ranking first. 2) The school management framework for special education schools is named "Collaborative Management Model for Special Education Schools under the Office of Special Education Administration, in accordance with the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for Sustainable Development." It consists of principles, objectives, and components as follows: (1) The level of objectives set. (2) The process of setting objectives. (3) The relationship between objectives and decision-making. (4) The nature of decision-making processes. (5) The nature of the structure. (6) Linkages with the environment. (7) Characteristics of leadership. (8) Relevant leadership attributes. and 3) The model's accuracy and feasibility are highly rated.