THE LEADERSHIP OF THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL IN THE CONSOLIDATION OF COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS: CONTRIBUTIONS OF EDUCATIONAL LEGISLATION

Abstract

This study aims to analyze administration and leadership within the school context, emphasizing the strategic role of the school manager in the consolidation of collaborative environments, in light of the contributions of educational legislation to the implementation of participatory management. It is based on the understanding that contemporary school management must be grounded in democratic, legal, and ethical principles, as established by the Brazilian Federal Constitution of 1988, the National Education Guidelines and Framework Law, and other regulations governing the Brazilian educational system. The research is characterized as a bibliographic study, drawing on theoretical contributions from the fields of educational management and Educational Law, as well as on the analysis of relevant legal provisions. The results demonstrate that leadership exercised in a participatory manner, supported by legal frameworks, fosters the strengthening of institutional relationships, the improvement of the organizational climate, and the promotion of more inclusive and collaborative educational practices. It is concluded that the performance of the school manager, guided by legal foundations and democratic, dialogical leadership practices, constitutes an essential element in promoting school environments committed to educational quality and civic education.