The National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc. At that time, survey results revealed a general lack of written material focusing on multiples in the classroom. Results further indicated half of the educators surveyed believed in a policy of separation of all multiples in school. More than ten years later, results from re-issued surveys and anecdotal information from parents of multiples show very little change in the reported information and educator attitudes. Additional training and study of multiple birth children is still lacking in college education classes.
Districts infrequently address multiples in staff development programs.
Since the incidence of multiple births continues to rise, educators are going to be increasingly confronted with decisions concerning these children. This confusion promotes the placement of twins in separate classrooms as the 'best' way to encourage the individuation process for all twins. Placement in separate classrooms does not fit the needs of all twins any more than does placement together. What is true for all multiples is that their classroom placement has an important effect on their relationship and their lives. In order for these effects to be positive, their placement needs to be evaluated every year so that it can be adjusted as necessary to meet the changing needs of the children.