Accountability e a gestão democrática e participativa na gestão escolar

Abstract

This research presents a theoretical-conceptual approach to the question of using the concept of Accountability in Public Management. This study focuses on the application of Democratic and Participatory Management in the Educational system of São Paulo State, Brazil. It discusses the concepts of Accountability, democratic and participatory management and also shows how these concepts are perceived and regarded by the society involved in the school area. Yet, this research discusses how the related concepts can be implemented in order to achieve the participation of society when it comes to the rendering of accounts by the public agents, who use public money. Questionnaires applied throughout the State of São Paulo brought up questions that were used to identify the characteristics of the people involved, and the most relevant aspects in the implementation of Democratic Management.