And in Tampa....

[Misty]

I'm not justifying it. I just tried to give an idea of what an inclusion classroom is like. Go visit one. Go help in one. And when that kid throws a punch at your kid and your kid is traumatized everyday by that kid, what do you do? My post is based on personal experience. And my personal feeling is that inclusion maybe is not the best idea for some children. In fact at 3 yrs. old, school is not the best idea for some children. period.

This is a Montessori School...(private) the child is 2 1/2 years old and the concepts of a Montessori School are

• Mixed age classrooms, with classrooms for children ages 2½ or 3 to 6 years old by far the most common
• Student choice of activity from within a prescribed range of options
• Uninterrupted blocks of work time, ideally three hours
• A constructivist or "discovery" model, where students learn concepts from working with materials, rather than by direct instruction
• Specialized educational materials developed by Montessori and collaborators
• Freedom of movement within the classroom

 

[Teresa]

Teresa, here are some other links...

Family claims toddler strapped with duct tape, sues day care

Parents Sue Day Care Accused of Duct Taping Child

Texas Parents Sue Day Care for Allegedly Duct Taping Kids to Nap Mats

Thank you. This is a montessori school, or so called. My experience is with montessori which is such a great method and philosophy for young children and families. This Texas teacher is definitely guilty of doing a lot of terrible things. I just can't imagine how the parents feel. Devastating.

 

[Teresa]

I'm not justifying it. I just tried to give an idea of what an inclusion classroom is like. Go visit one. Go help in one. And when that kid throws a punch at your kid and your kid is traumatized everyday by that kid, what do you do? My post is based on personal experience. And my personal feeling is that inclusion maybe is not the best idea for some children. In fact at 3 yrs. old, school is not the best idea for some children. period.

You are referring to a child who needs a more supportive learning environment. Unfortunately, in some cases parents have to pay to place their child with unique needs in a school that is prepared to provide a supportive environment. There are a few locally, but they would be considered inclusion as well. Just smaller class environments and teachers well equipped or experienced in developmental issues, montessori principles, etc. .

Our montessori school wasn't necessarily equipped to include children with disabilities beyond mild learning disabilities. But a few of the local private schools end up being a great placement for certain children with unique needs, autism, etc. Just depends on the kid.

I'm sorry about the public ed experience. It shouldn't have to be the case. I agree that not all kids are ready for preschool. And not all classrooms are suited for all kids. Don't know the solution though. Duck taping a child to his mat isn't it.

 

[Matt J]

Seems like someone is just using the Montessori name and concept to avoid any actual learning plans at what sounds like a profit driven daycare.

 

[sunspotbaby]

I read this article a while back. It's written by a teacher.

Teacher to parents: About THAT kid (the one who hits, disrupts and influences YOUR kid)

 

[DebraJ]

It was completely justified, the kid had a homemade clock under the blanket.

 

[Bob]

"Inclusion" is the current repub public education model. no help for low i.q.,autistic,emotional issues,second language...no nothing. Everyone is in the same class, and everyone suffers equally. The 70 i.q. kid who is only capable of some mild drawing and learning how to put his chair away takes the FCAT, and the teacher is evaluated in his "progress". This is the priority in Florida. This is the same state that balanced the 2-3 billion dollar budget deficit a few years ago by stealing teacher pension contribution money. It's a recipe for failure to destroy teacher morale, use your kids as fodder, and prop up private schools.

 

[Matt J]

I blame voucher pushers for the horrible decline. Of course the shiny new charter school looks better than the out of date over crowded school, one was neglected so the other could thrive.