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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree that the definition of “least restrictive environment” is a huge issue. No child is getting the attention, care, or instruction that actually meets their needs. The entire classroom is at the mercy of these children who really need specialized care and an appropriate setting that isn’t overwhelming for them, or they need someone capable of a sterner voice and more rigid structure.

Anecdote: kid throwing chair and screaming. The class is evacuated to the hall. This child is obviously struggling in this environment and not getting the structure and physical activity needed and/or emotional support, etc. He is likely not doing well academically and feels overwhelmed and frustrated there (not that the parent is told because everyone gets 2s and 3s). The other children’s education has been halted, but also permanently slowed as they now grapple with fear of their classmate. Oh, and the school doesn’t feel the need to let parents know their children are at the whims of such violent outbursts… because feels. (True story, btw.)

And by necessity, instruction will slow down and children will be even more abandoned to self-study by screen time.[/quote]

We have friends whose kid is one of the ones throwing chairs. He is working with a private doctor and a therapist and his parents are doing a lot to help him. He is doing better, but he still is easily dysregulated. He is also a solid 3/4 student who is in advanced math. He is stupid smart. He will probably continue to do better as he matures but it has been a struggle. His parents are aware that the other kids and parents are not happy with him being in class but the question is how to help him and meet his academic needs.

I am not saying that the regular classroom is the best place, only that there are kids who struggle with ED who are getting help and who are smart. It is hard.[/quote]

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