Teachers at the Jacques-Tati school in Évry-Courcouronnes, in the Essonne department, have been on strike since Tuesday after a violent incident involving an 8-year-old student with a severe disability. On September 11, 2026, the student physically attacked a teacher who was trying to intervene when the child was harming a classmate. During the incident, the student turned on the teacher, knocking her to the ground and striking her multiple times. As a result, the teacher was unable to work for seven days and required medical attention. The rectorate of Versailles described the incident as a case where the student "lost his temper," highlighting the emotional and behavioral challenges faced by some students with disabilities. In response, the school has implemented additional support for the teacher and the entire staff. An educational team has been assembled to adjust the student’s schedule and provide tailored support. A meeting is planned for Thursday to bring together professionals involved in the student’s education, including teachers, psychologists, and support staff. The local government has raised concerns about a lack of personnel to adequately support students with disabilities in the school system. This issue has been acknowledged by the rectorate, which noted that recruitment of AESH—specialized support staff for students with disabilities—is already underway at the departmental level. These efforts include a priority assignment of support staff to the Jacques-Tati school to ensure better care and supervision for students like the one involved in the incident. The situation has sparked discussions about the challenges of integrating students with complex needs into mainstream education. While the school is taking steps to improve support structures, the incident underscores the ongoing need for adequate resources and staffing to ensure the safety and well-being of both students and teachers.