PAPPI
PAPPI stands for Parents And Profesionals for Positive Interventions
This page tracks the work of the PAPPI group to reduce the use of restraint and seclusion in schools and increase the use of positive behavioral supports.
We work via e-mail and hold a conference call once a month. Leave a note on the discussion page if you want to participate or e-mail gregsmithpm at gmail.com.
Goals
- Faciliate the ability of parents to tell their story and be heard without retaliation.
- Improve transparency about what is happening in schools and analyze data to demonstrate the use of restraint and seclusion.
- Develop tools and information for school systems to help reduce the use of restraint and seclusion through positive behavioral support.
- Increase the size of our group. Ensure that we have actionable tasks for new parents as they express a desire to be involved.
- Improve the laws and regulations on restraint and seclusion.
Ways to volunteer
Whether this affects your child directly or not, you can help reduce the use of restraint and seclusion!
We have small things you can do (less than 30 minutes from a computer) and other ways you can be involved. Feel free to contact us any time
Here are ways to get started:
- Join our e-mail list (contact gregsmithpm at gmail.com)
- Particpate in monthly planning conference calls
- Participate in a campaign (see below)
- Come up with a new idea for a campaign PAPPI New Campaign Ideas
Campaigns
Petition the White House to Support The Keeping All Students Safe Act
This campaign aims to collect 25,000 signatures for on a We The People Petition to get the White House to supoprt the Keeping All Students Safe Act.
Please spread the word and get more people to sign via Facebook, e-mail, Twitter, etc. Please sign and spread the word about the White House petition asking President Obama to support the Keep All Students Safe Act banning the use of restraints and seclusion rooms in America's schools.
With 25,000 signatures by Feb. 11 it will get a formal White House response.
Visit the White House web site now and sign the petition at:
http://BIT.LY/kidspetition
Then post it on your Facebook page, and pass this email on to two friends.
Click here for a sample e-mail you can send to Special Education Parent Advisory Committees (PAC or SEPAC)s and other groups PAPPI Sample E-Mail for Petition
Campaign to Protect Chapter 33 in Maine
The goal is to generate 30 e-mails to Maine State Legislators to protect the new regulations on restraint known as Chapter 33. http://www.maine.gov/doe/school-safety/restraints/index.html
Maine residents, please contact your state legislator and ask them to keep Chapter 33. Find your Maine legislator here http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/townlist.htm
Sample e-mail to use when contacting your legislator: Sample Maine e-mail
Additional details on the campaign and ways you can help are here: Click here for details and updates on the campaign
From Restraint and Seclusion to Positive Behavioral Supports, One District at a Time
From Restraint and Seclusion to Positive Behavioral Supports, One District at a Time
The goal to look closely at one school system and make a difference there. We start by gathering data. Then we reach out to people in the community. Then we offer resources and support to help them improve practices in their schools.
This campaign is still under development. See the latest thinking on it here: PAPPI From R-S to PBIS
Meeting minutes
Next conference call, Thursday February 7th, 8PM contact gregsmithpm at gmail.com for details and dial in info.
News, Links and other resources
Pages collected under SPED namespace
BSEA:Decisions
Newton Public Schools
Barnstable Public Schools
Boston Public Schools
Northampton Public Schools
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