The research presented here addressed the process of verticalization of education
from the perspective of school managers, focusing on Federal Institutes (IFs), which
have undergone significant transformations since their inception. Verticalization refers
to the integration of different levels of education, from basic to higher education,
including vocational and technological education, providing students with continuity
within the same institution. The objective was to analyze how IFAM managers
understand the implementation of this process, highlighting the challenges and
advances observed. The investigation was based on a qualitative approach using a
case study method, with interviews conducted with staff who have served or are
currently serving as managers at IFAM, along with document analysis. Discursive
Textual Analysis (DTA), as proposed by Moraes and Galiazzi (2007), was used to
analyze the data produced. The results indicate that, although verticalization has
brought advances, such as the optimization of institutional resources, there are still
challenges related to the articulation between different educational levels and the
administrative structure required to support this process. As part of the study, an
educational product titled "Protocol for Promoting the Effectiveness of Verticalization
in Federal Institutes" was developed, offering practical guidelines for school managers
to help them overcome challenges and strengthen the verticalization process in
Federal Institutes. This material aims to support the resolution of challenges related to
school management and strengthen verticalization in IFs, taking into account their
multi-curricular nature and the organizational challenges faced by managers. It is
concluded that the verticalization of education in IFs, especially in IFAM, is still under
development, although it represents a significant advancement for vocational and
technological education in Brazil. It is hoped that the protocol developed will assist
managers in overcoming these challenges and in the effective implementation of
verticalization in Federal Institutes.
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