Dear Jordan School District – Be Proactive
We received no response from the Jodan School District to our initial letter, which was sent on November 27th, 2023. The Board President did, however, respond to... Read more.
Support SB 483 Banning Dangerous Restraint Technique on Students
It is time to ban prone restraint in schools in California. SB 483 would prohibit the use of “prone restraint,” which physically or mechanically restrains students... Read more.
A Letter to the Jordan School District in Utah
According to Jordan School District policy, restraint and seclusion are emergency safety interventions that should only be used when a student’s behavior poses... Read more.
Wrong Way Wisconsin: We Should Not Use Deadly Force for Classroom Disruptions
On October 23rd, a bill (SB 542) was introduced in the Wisconsin Senate that is quite concerning. The bill was introduced by Senators Rachael Cabral-Guevara, Duey... Read more.
Point and Level Systems: Misguided, Ineffective, Discriminatory, and Potentially Illegal
Point and level systems are another (misguided) tool in the behaviorist toolkit. The point and level system approach seems to have evolved from the idea of token... Read more.
Restraint, Seclusion, and Corporal Punishment: A No Consent Letter
The use of restraint, seclusion, and corporal punishment has become more common practices when responding to disability-related behaviors within school settings.... Read more.
Behaviors Charts: Helpful Strategy or Harmful Practice?
We have many thoughts and ideas about behavior charts, most of which would not surprise our long-time readers. While perhaps well-intentioned, behavior charts can... Read more.
A Last Resort?
Today, I want to share a more typical example of what we see leading to the use of restraint and seclusion - noncompliance. First, a trigger warning: what you are... Read more.
Harwood Union Unified School District Bans Prone Restraint and Seclusion
About a year ago, an educator, Brian Dalla Mura, began sounding the alarm about the use of prone restraint and seclusion in the Harwood Union Unified School District... Read more.
National Education Association remains neutral on the Keeping All Students Safe Act
The National Education Association (NEA) has said they remain neutral on the Keeping All Students Safe Act. It is disappointing to see an organization whose vision... Read more.