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This page is for tracking the work of a group of parents focused on reducing the use of restraint and seclusion in public schools. |
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[[User:Gregorio|Gregorio]] 19:19, 26 June 2014 (UTC) |
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'''PAPPI stands for Parents And Profesionals for Positive Interventions''' <br> |
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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. |
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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. <br> |
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. <br> |
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= Meeting minutes = |
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= Goals = |
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== November 16 Meeting == |
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# Facilitate the ability of parents to tell their story and be heard without retaliation. |
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Deb and Greg talked on 11/16 |
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Next meeting Friday December 7th at 2PM. |
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Notes: |
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We discussed goals briefly. The only change was to add the words restraint and seclusion and positive behavioral supports to goals 2 and 3. |
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# Faciliate the ability of parents to tell their story and be heard without retaliation |
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# Improve transparency about what is happening in schools and analyze data to demonstrate the use of restraint and seclusion. |
# Improve transparency about what is happening in schools and analyze data to demonstrate the use of restraint and seclusion. |
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# Develop tools and information for school systems to help reduce the use of restraint and seclusion through positive behavioral support. |
# Develop tools and information for school systems to help reduce the use of restraint and seclusion through positive behavioral support. |
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# Increase the size of our group. Ensure that we have actionable tasks for new parents as they express a desire to be involved. |
# Increase the size of our group. Ensure that we have actionable tasks for new parents as they express a desire to be involved. |
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# Improve the laws and regulations on restraint |
# Improve the laws and regulations on restraint and seclusion. |
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= Ways to volunteer = |
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- We brainstormed our first campaign to address goals 2,3,4, and 5 |
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Whether this affects your child directly or not, you can help reduce the use of restraint and seclusion! |
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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 |
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Possible title (I made this up after the call so comments welcome): <br> |
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'''From restraint and seclusion to positive behavioral support, one school district at a time''' |
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Steps in the campaign: |
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# Collect data from Federal site: http://ocrdata.ed.gov/ and other sources to identify school systems with higher than normal incidence (Deb already identified Lewiston, ME as the first one to work on). |
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# Gather the data, post it on a web site and add context and explanation (e.g. what is the norm, how far out is this system and anything else which explains what it means and why it's important. |
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# Research the policies (e.g. JKAA) and other info on that school system |
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# Find wasy to influence the school board and administration to address the issue |
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## Get the contact info for the school board |
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## Find affected parents in the target community. |
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## Find professionals near by or otherwise motivated to help |
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## Identify elected representatives who can help |
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## Identify state level administrators who can help |
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# Create a packet of information and message for the school board (aka school committee in MA) |
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## It should express concern for the issue, identify gaps in policies and offer resources and ways to make things better |
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# When the message and people to deliver it are final reach out to the school board and administration |
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# Leave behind a group of empowered parents and others who can continue to work in the community. Get regular updates on how it's going and support them. |
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Here are ways to get started: <BR> |
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Once we run a campaign like this in one city or town, we document how to do and move on to the next one. |
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* Join our e-mail list (contact gregsmithpm at gmail.com) |
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* Particpate in monthly planning conference calls |
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* Participate in a campaign (see below) |
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* Come up with a new idea for a campaign [[PAPPI New Campaign Ideas]] |
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= Campaigns = |
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Second campaign idea: |
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Implementing laws and regulations in states that don't have them |
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- Identify states that don't have any relevant laws or regulations |
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- Collect examples of incidents and post that |
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- Create a packet of information which shows how to create new laws or regulations based on the work done in Maine |
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- Find groups in the target states and share the packet with them |
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== Ideas for the next campaign == |
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This one needs more defintion but it addresses the goal 6 of improving laws and regulations. |
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Please jot down notes, ideas, links and information here. Anything you think we might want to work on in t he fall. Thanks Greg S <br> |
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* Work with this group: http://stophurtingkids.com/ |
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* Join forces with ghis group: http://www.keepallstudentssafe.com/ |
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* Get people to contact congress re: H.R.1893: Keeping All Students Safe Act |
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== Campaign to Protect Chapter 33 in Maine == |
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Other subjects: |
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In 2012, Maine updated regulations and created excellent new rules on the use of restraint and seclusion. In December 2012, some Main legislators tried to roll back the changes. Due to hard work by advocates and some lucky timing, compromise legislation was agreed upon. It looks like a very good compromise which preserves the intent of the Chapter 33 updates: <br> |
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- Deb mentioned that she has or may create a private facebook group to encourage discussion. |
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http://www.pressherald.com/news/Compromise-reached-on-student-restraint-rules.html <br> |
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This campaign may be over unless new ideas are proposed. See completed campaigns below for actions taken. |
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Action items: |
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* Deb to suggest some new names for the group (bname should signify: open, grassroots, compassionate, motivated to make change) |
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* Deb to write down the steps needed to take data off the OCR web site (aka step one in the campaign). |
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* Once new name is agreed on, Greg to move wiki page to that place. |
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* Greg to update web page |
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* Greg to set agenda for next meeting (focused on how we recruit more people and what we will ask them to do once they express interest) |
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== From Restraint and Seclusion to Positive Behavioral Supports, One District at a Time == |
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== October 26 meeting == |
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From Restraint and Seclusion to Positive Behavioral Supports, One District at a Time |
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* Introductions and brief review of recent work |
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Discussed our perspectives and goals. Greg talked about Mass initiative and work to create parents group. Deb talked about her work on the regulations in Maine. Bill talked about his experience and sense that this is a growing movement and he has heard from many people fromm all over the country. He thinks the next phase will be addressng issues of retaliation. We all noted that it's a systemic problem and will need a long term concerted effort to address it.. |
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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. |
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* Adding people to the group |
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We agreed that anyone who wants to participate can send Greg an e-mail. If they want vto ohelpp advocate with ut, Greg will then add them to the cc and invite them to the next meeting. <br> |
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'''Note, people who were not on the call, please confirm to me that you are OK with that ''' |
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This campaign is still under development. See the latest thinking on it here: [[PAPPI From R-S to PBIS]] |
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* Goals discussion. we came up with these goals not in priority order: |
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** Faciliate the ability of parents to tell their story and be heard without retaliation |
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** Improve transparency about what is happening in schools and analyze data to demonstrate the use of restraint and seclusion. |
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** Develop tools and information for school systems to help reduce the use of restraint and seclusion through positive behavioral support. |
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** Increase the size of our group. Ensure that we have actionable tasks for new parents as they express a desire to be involved. |
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** Improve the laws and regulations on restraint. |
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Examples of work to change practice in school systems: [http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Northampton:SpecialEducation Northampton] |
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* Agenda for next meeting: |
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** 20 minutes - Introductions and review of recent work |
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** 5 minutes - A quick read through to approve the goals. |
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** 5 minutes - Discuss any logistical issues or ideas (e.g. should we move this to an e-mail list, is the wiki good, too many e-mails or just right?) |
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** 20 minutes - Brainstrom objectives and campaigns to work on. Each should contribute to one of the goals above. |
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** 10 minutes - Set agenda for next meeting. |
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== Completed Campaigns == |
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[[PAPPI Completed]] |
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= Meeting minutes = |
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= Links, documentation, ideas and comments = |
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Next conference call, Tentatively Thursday March 7th, 8PM contact gregsmithpm at gmail.com for details and dial in info. |
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Recent ruling by BSEA in MA allowing Mechanical Restraint based on a school doctor seeing a short video: <br> |
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http://www.doe.mass.edu/bsea/decisions/11-5444a.doc <br> |
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Media coverage generated by Op Ed in New York Times: <br> |
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http://terrifyingdiscipline.weebly.com/index.html <br> |
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Motivational article http://www.copaa.org/public-policy/standing-in-our-own-shoes/ <br> |
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Federal resource document: <br> |
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http://www2.ed.gov/policy/seclusion/restraints-and-seclusion-resources.pdf |
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Online training for influencing people: <br> |
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http://www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/makingyourcase/ |
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Documents collected in Maine initiative to update regulations: <br> |
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http://www.maine.gov/education/rulechanges/chapter33/resources.html <br> |
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Another concerning r/s article <br> |
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http://www.sunjournal.com/news/franklin/2012/10/25/rsu-9-staff-facing-challenges-under-new-rule/1271392 |
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Dissertation on how best to train teachers on reducing the use of restraint and seclusion. <br> |
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http://wiki.laptop.org/images/f/f4/PREVENTION_AND_REDUCTION_OF_RESTRAINT_AND_SECLUSION_IN_PUBLIC_SCHOOLS-_A_COMPREHENSIVE_APPROACH_Nancy_I._Macias-Smith_Doctoral_Project_2012.pdf <br> |
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A guide book for training teachers on how gto avoiod the use of restraint and seclusion. <br> |
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http://wiki.laptop.org/images/2/28/FINAL_GUIDEBOOK_Nancy_I_Macias-Smith_04_11_2012_REV_SL_JL_BL_NMS_v2-1-.docx <br> |
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Article about a positive approach http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/10/17/schools-gains-positive-behavior/16670/ |
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SWPBIS success story http://www.toledoblade.com/Education/2012/10/30/Positive-behavior-strategy-seeks-to-lessen-discipline-gap.html |
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Issues in Ohio that is similar to the push back in Maine: |
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http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/11/04/state-plan-a-burden-schoolssay.html |
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Positive interventions being used in Ohio: |
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http://www.toledoblade.com/Education/2012/10/30/Positive-behavior-strategy-seeks-to-lessen-discipline-gap.html |
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Video of meetings on use of seclusion rooms in Middletown CT |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqjXovtV6gs&feature=share&list=UUWUxNqPcAFk91nQTLPEKAHQ |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt8MS3xlT_w&feature=channel&list=UL |
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[[PAPPI Minutes]] |
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News story on mistreatment of special needs students in Georgia |
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http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/20100156/da-school-abuse-investigators-will |
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= News, Links and other resources = |
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[[PAPPI Resources]] <br> |
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One trying to pass the Parental Rights Amendment http://www.parentalrights.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={DE675888-E60A-4219-8A5E-000083244D13}&DE= |
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[http://wiki.laptop.org/go/SPED:Home#Reducing_the_use_of_Restraint_and_Seclusion Collection of laws regulations, news and other info] |
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And then there's Children's Rights http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/humanrights/resources/child.asp |
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Then there's this petition that is now closed http://www.change.org/petitions/childrens-rights-in-public-schools-students-not-prisoners |
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Latest revision as of 19:19, 26 June 2014
This page has moved to : http://specialeducation.wikia.com/wiki/PAPPI
Gregorio 19:19, 26 June 2014 (UTC)
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
- Facilitate 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
Ideas for the next campaign
Please jot down notes, ideas, links and information here. Anything you think we might want to work on in t he fall. Thanks Greg S
- Work with this group: http://stophurtingkids.com/
- Join forces with ghis group: http://www.keepallstudentssafe.com/
- Get people to contact congress re: H.R.1893: Keeping All Students Safe Act
Campaign to Protect Chapter 33 in Maine
In 2012, Maine updated regulations and created excellent new rules on the use of restraint and seclusion. In December 2012, some Main legislators tried to roll back the changes. Due to hard work by advocates and some lucky timing, compromise legislation was agreed upon. It looks like a very good compromise which preserves the intent of the Chapter 33 updates:
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Compromise-reached-on-student-restraint-rules.html
This campaign may be over unless new ideas are proposed. See completed campaigns below for actions taken.
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
Examples of work to change practice in school systems: Northampton
Completed Campaigns
Meeting minutes
Next conference call, Tentatively Thursday March 7th, 8PM contact gregsmithpm at gmail.com for details and dial in info.
News, Links and other resources
PAPPI Resources
Collection of laws regulations, news and other info
Pages collected under SPED namespace
BSEA:Decisions
Newton Public Schools
Barnstable Public Schools
Boston Public Schools
Northampton Public Schools
Main page