The job of a special education teacher or aide is as challenging as it is stressful. Dealing with children with special needs requires patience and understanding of the challenges they face. In addition to those intangible qualities, thorough training must be conducted. When a job requires dealing directly with restraining children, a lack of instruction can have serious consequences.
If your child suffered injuries due to a lack of staff training, you need the help of an attorney at The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd.
Houston Lawyers Representing Parents of Special Needs Students
A degree in education and special education is only the start. Hands-on experience with special needs students is vital. However, knowing how to interact with disabled children one-on-one or in groups requires seasoned professionals to train teachers, aids and other support staff. It also requires a district willing to provide the financial resources to ensure all types of teachers get the training they need.
Dealing with special education students sometimes involves responding to violent acts. Whether a teacher is attacked or two or more students are involved in a physical fight, a staff member must know how to react. Certain steps must be taken based on both the law and the Individualized Education Program (IEP). If physical restraint is required, a staff member must know how to apply a hold without injuring a student or themselves.
If your special needs child is injured by an untrained special education teacher or aide, contact the Houston attorneys at The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd at 888-388-TODD (8633) for a free initial consultation.
