Maryland use of restraint and seclusion increasing
According to a recent report from the Maryland State Department of Education, the use of restraint and seclusion is increasing in Maryland schools. The report, Restraint... Read more.
Introducing Pamela Ononiwu
Please join me an welcoming Pamela Ononiwu as a contributor to the Alliance Against Restraint and Seclusion.... Read more.
What can I do? If my child is being restrained and/or secluded?
One question we commonly get at the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint is what can I do if my child is being restrained an or secluded at school? First know... Read more.
Dear Colleague Letter: Restraint and Seclusion of Students with Disabilities (2016)
In December 2016 Catherine E. Lhamon, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, for the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights issued a Dear Colleague letter... Read more.
Restraint and Seclusion by the Numbers
The civil rights of disabled children and minorities are being violated Restraint and seclusion disproportionately impact disabled children and African American... Read more.
An open letter to Maryland State Education Association President Cheryl Bost
Ms. Bost, Ms. Ostenso, and Ms. Tayman I had the opportunity to view the public comment that you provided to the Calvert County Board of Education on Thursday, October... Read more.
We need to work together
Perhaps you’ve seen this Facebook post, it has been shared heavily in the past few days. I’m interested in your thoughts? I’d like to begin... Read more.
Public Comment to the Maryland State Board of Education
Today I visited the Maryland State Board of Education in Baltimore, Maryland. My goal today was to follow up on an email I had previously sent to Superintendent... Read more.
Talking about seclusion and restraint
I was recently interviewed by Cheryl Ann Poe for Advocating 4 Kids. We had a great conversation about seclusion and restraint. A big theme for the discussion is... Read more.
Talk to your kids
Something to consider as our children head back to school this year… Children often assume you are aware of everything that happens to them at school. If they... Read more.