US Department of Education’s Restraint and Seclusion Resource Document
On May 15, 2012, the US Department of Education, in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), released “Restraint and Seclusion: Resource Document.” This resource document outlines 15 principles designed to direct schools, districts, and states in developing policies and procedures around the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. Since July 31, 2009, when Secretary Arne Duncan sent letters to Chief State School Officers calling on them to review their current policies and guidelines on the restraint and seclusion in their states, CPI has watched as several states stepped up to the challenge and either created or updated their existing rules or guidelines on the use of restraint and seclusion. While over 20 states have taken action, there are still states that do not have state-level policies relating to the use of restraint and seclusion in their schools. During this time, CPI has also supported both the House and the Senate in crafting the various versions of the Keeping All Students Safe Act.
This alignment’s intent is to review the 15 principles outlined in the Department of Education’s resource document, and to speak to how implementation of the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Training program as part of a comprehensive ongoing Training Process can assist school districts in moving toward safer environments that are free from restraint and seclusion.
Three Easy Steps to Bring CPI to Your School
Step 1: Schedule a 15-minute call with CPI. We’ll evaluate your current crisis prevention programming to determine how we can help you utilize Idaho House Bill 281 to strengthen your school district’s approach to classroom management, proactive de-escalation techniques, and positive behavior supports.
Step 2: Obtain a complimentary training program recommendation. We will design and recommend a training plan that will help you to utilize Idaho House Bill 281 to strengthen your team in an effective and fiscally responsible way.
Step 3: Train your staff. Our world-renowned Global Professional Instructors will provide an engaging and interactive training to give your teachers the tools needed for proactive, safe de-escalation. With CPI training, you can begin the school year with new strategies that will decrease office referrals, increase staff morale, and meet or exceed the expectations of Idaho House Bill 281.
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