What is my role as an educator?
Your role as an educator of a child with a chronic illness is to provide a sound, comprehensive educational opportunity for that child in the least restrictive environment. The student’s physical needs should be planned for and modifications or accommodations should be provided. However, once that is accomplished, you should be free to be the child’s teacher, rather than feeling that you must also be the child’s nurse. You will need the support of the school nurse and administrators to ensure that you are free to go about the business of being a teacher. With parent and student consent, educating the rest of your class about their friend’s health condition may enable everyone to go about their daily business of learning as usual. Many educators report that working with a child with special health needs is challenging and rewarding. Enjoy!
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