Scope on Safety: (Lack of) safety in numbers?

by: Ken Roy

What is the safe number of students for one teacher to teach? Like many issues in education, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. There are several factors that need to be considered when establishing the safe number of students to teach. In this month's Scope on Safety column, you'll discover the professional and legal standards that surround this important issue. In addition, you'll learn how to protect your students and yourself in the event of overcrowding.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 10/1/2006Stock # ss06_030_02_62Volume 030Issue 02

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