Congressional Briefing: The Keeping All Students Safe Act
The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint is proud to be a part of the Alliance to Prevent Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (APRAIS) coalition. APRAIS is a... Read more.
Now is the time to Keep All Students Safe
Does it surprise you to know that there is no federal law around the use of restraint and seclusion in schools across the United States? Does it surprise you to... Read more.
An autistic self-advocate’s journey and voice
Often it can be hard to remember things related to trauma (probably because the data is stored 'in the back of the mind' in the cerebellum rather than the prefrontal... Read more.
What’s the problem with this functional behavioral assessment interview form?
A parent recently shared with me a functional behavior assessment student interview form that was sent home for her son to complete. The form, pictured below included... Read more.
Alternatives to Restraint and Seclusion
A common question from school staff, administrators, and members of local school boards is "if not restraint and seclusion then what?" In this article, we will address... Read more.
A letter to the Katonah-Lewisboro School District Board of Education
I am writing to you today on behalf of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR). AASR is a community of over 14,000 parents, self-advocates, teachers,... Read more.
12 Recommendations for the Office of Civil Rights
The United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights published a request for information regarding the nondiscriminatory administration of school discipline.... Read more.
A response to OCR’s request for information regarding the administration of school discipline
re-K through grade 12. OCR solicits these comments to inform determinations about what policy guidance, technical assistance, or other resources would assist schools... Read more.
Urgent: Support for Maine Keeping All Students Safe Act (LD 1373)
e Maine House recently passed LD 1373, but the Maine Senate, unfortunately, rejected it. The most controversial part was the seclusion ban. The House has therefore... Read more.
Seclusion: We can and must do better
A recent post on social media elicited a response from an individual, who indicated that they has 25 years experience in the field of education, who seemed to disagree... Read more.