Category: Education
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Our letter to Superintendent Choudhury on restraint and seclusion
On December 12th, 2021 we sent a letter to State Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury to discuss our concerns about the use of restraint and seclusion in Maryland Schools. While we’ve not received a response as of January 20th, 2022 a December 30th, 2021 press release indicates that the Maryland State Department of Education promises to take…
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Maryland State Department of Education promises to take action to prevent the illegal and discriminatory use of restraint and seclusion in schools
December 30th, 2021 the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) published a press release that says that MSDE will takes active measures to prevent the illegal and discriminatory use of restraint and seclusion in Maryland Schools. MSDE Superintendent Choudhury has directed a top-to-bottom review of state regulations, policies, and procedures on restraint and seclusion; and…
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A letter to Frederick County Public Schools’ Board on the Department of Justice settlement
well as the children and families of Frederick County Public Schools. AASR is a Maryland nonprofit corporation operating through a fiscal sponsorship with Players Philanthropy Fund. We are a community of over 16,000 parents, self-advocates, teachers, school administrators, paraprofessionals, attorneys, related service providers, and others working together to influence change in the way we support…
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A letter to New Hanover County Schools’ Board on the district’s excessive use of restraint and seclusion
I am writing to you today on behalf of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR) and the children of New Hanover County Public Schools. AASR is a community of over 16,000 parents, self-advocates, teachers, school administrators, paraprofessionals, attorneys, related service providers, and others working together to influence change in the way we support children…
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Teaching Through Trauma With the Applied Educational Neuroscience Framework
Today’s guest author is Connie Persike, M.S., CCC/SLP. Connie is a highly experienced Speech Language Pathologist and Educational Consultant. As founder of CP Consulting, she brings 20+ years of experience in educational settings to provide insight, guidance, coaching, and support to school districts, agencies, and families across Wisconsin — and throughout the country — who need…
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Earn a graduate certificate in Trauma-Informed Educational Practices for Children & Adolescents
Today’s guest author is Tammy Wynard. Tammy is an assistant professor of health sciences and program director for the online graduate certificate in Trauma-Informed Educational Practices for Children & Adolescents at North Central College in Naperville, IL. To learn more about Tammy, please read her biography or reach out to Tammy tswynard@noctrl.edu to connect! “This…
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A future educator shares thoughts (and a project) on seclusion
I came across the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR) Twitter account while scrolling through my feed one day. I chose the topic of ending seclusion for my final project. I relied heavily on the AASR Twitter account and website for my project.
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This Giving Tuesday help us create safer schools for students, teachers, and staff.
The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR) is determined to make a difference. Our organization works to raise awareness in the trail of destruction left in the wake of inappropriate and often abusive use of seclusion and restraint in our schools.
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Beyond Behaviorism: A New Lens for Assessing Behavior
Now is the time to do better. It is time for those of us in the field who conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments to move beyond behaviorism and to incorporate new learnings that welcome neurodiversity and focus on trauma-sensitive practices.
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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 know that children are injured, traumatized, and die being restrained and secluded in schools in the United States every year? Does it surprise you to…