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[quote=Anonymous]""In my experience, the teachers wanted the kid out but the principal & administration downplayed it because they are under so much pressure to be inclusive and accommodate all kids, and it costs the schools money when they have to kick kids out and send them to special schools. "" (said previous person)

Um.  Many special needs children are expensive to educate whether they are in their home school or a separate special education school or a nonpublic special education school.  The problem isn't that special schools cost money (they do) but that often MCPS isn't adequately staffing the special needs child in the inclusive setting.

The principal has the duty to ensure the safety and education of the regular students AND the special needs ones.  Therefore, if a child is being bullied by anyone, regular or special needs student, it is of utmost importance to fill out that bullying report form for every incident.

Some parents of kids with SN may not even want their kids in the inclusive setting but were forced into it by MCPS.  Only with documentation of incidents will  they be able to have their child moved to a more appropriate placement.  (MCPS can't "kick out" a SN child out of school for behaviors related to their disability).  [/quote]

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