Schools Find New Ways to Prevent Violence
Schools in the Manchester, New Hampshire district reported 450 claims for worker’s compensation for teachers and other employees in 2008 and 2009, with more than half of injuries linking to a student, according to a recent article. Read: Schools Find New Ways to Prevent Violence.
FREE PBIS Webinar
Working with individuals who exhibit challenging behavior can feel like an ongoing struggle. Join us May 26 for our FREE webinar, Positive Connections: CPI and Positive Behavior Supports. Learn how integrating Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® strategies within the structure of PBIS can promote positive changes for staff and the individuals they support.
Individuals With Dementia More Likely to Wander
Those who suffer from forms of dementia that attack the brain, including Alzheimer’s disease, are increasingly prone to urges to wander away from their homes, according to an article in The New York Times. Read: Individuals With Dementia More Likely to Wander.
Florida House Bill 1073 Effective July 1, 2010
Florida H1073, which revises provisions relating to licensure and standards for facilities and programs for persons with developmental disabilities, will become effective as of July 1, 2010.
The bill requires training for child care personnel on care of children with developmental disabilities, as well as requirements for use of seclusion and restraint on public school students with disabilities. The state commissioner of education must also develop recommendations to include instruction relating to developmental disabilities into continuing education or in-service training requirements for personnel. Read the entire bill.
Autism & Technology: There Are Apps For That!
Two recent articles discussed the use of technology to assist students with Autism. Students in Wausau, WI use an iPod Touch as assistive technology. Autism, which affects social interactions and communication skills, makes it difficult for those who are affected to express themselves. The iPod Touch has been an effective tool for these students because of its use of visual cues that can allow them to organize their day, according to the article.
New York City Council Administrative Code Amended
New York Administrative Code 9-201 has been amended to include incident reporting 60 days after the end of the fiscal year in regards to number of incidents of restraint and seclusion in juvenile justice facilities. Read: New York City Council Administrative Code Amended.
Georgia State Board of Education Proposes Rulemakings
The Georgia State Board of Education is proposing three new rules on topics which include seclusion and restraint, education facility design and construction standards, and high school graduation assessments.
Proposed rulemakings are rules that are being considered for adoption by the State Board of Education. Prior to adoption rules must be formally initiated and submitted for a public review period of at least 30 calendar days. Read the proposed rules.
Washington Youth Center Takes Different Approach
New Beginnings, a 60-bed facility in Maryland for youth charged with serious crimes that opened in June 2009, is the first to base its programs on those used for decades in Missouri, which has the lowest rate of juvenile repeat offenders in the country. The “Missouri model” focuses on placing youth into small settings where they can receive intense counseling, according to a recent article in USA Today. Read: Washington Youth Center Takes Different Approach.
Keeping All Students Safe Act – FREE Informational Webinar
Hundreds of people attended our live webinar, Keeping All Students Safe: H.R.4247 and S.2860. If you missed the event, you can still learn more about this federal legislation and how CPI can help your school comply by watching the webinar recording we have posted on our site.
The Keeping All Students Safe Act is the first national effort to help prevent or reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in US schools and ensure the safety of both students and staff.
Watch Keeping All Students Safe: H.R.4247 and S.2860.
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