Children in Danger

Abuse is a very sad subject to bring up in education. Unfortunately, this issue is all too common. Teachers must look for warning signs and take whatever action is needed in order to protect children. From an educational standpoint, children will not be able to learn if their basic needs are not met. More importantly, their lives and the well being of their classmates might be at risk. This year, I have a student who is living with relatives and recovering from abuse. His parents have lost custody. He has noticeable emotional disturbance. I have referred him to the STAT team at our school and hope he will receive a referral and evaluation from our psychologist as quickly as possible so that he can receive the therapy he needs. I am also in close communication with his caretakers. We are meeting tomorrow to discuss his most recent and disturbing behavioral problem. Thankfully, we all want what is best for him. He requires a lot of my attention, but for his sake and the protection of the other children, I will do everything I can to help.