SweetSue92
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Are the other kids in the room special needs kids as well? If not it seems that one special needs kid throwing a tantrum can interfere with the education of an entire class of normal kids. This can't be right, can it?
It is absolutely right. That's what a "room clear" is. The special ed child melts down--either an aide is available or not--but you have to get the other kids out so they don't get hurt. Some children are out of their own classroom multiple times a week for these situations, walking the halls, waiting for the special needs child to calm down and then leave.
I'm trying to tell people what a dire situation this is. THIS is a huge part of the teacher shortage.