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

1. Faciliate the ability of parents to tell their story and be heard without retaliation.
2. Improve transparency about what is happening in schools and analyze data to demonstrate the use of restraint and seclusion.
3. Develop tools and information for school systems to help reduce the use of restraint and seclusion through positive behavioral support.
4. Increase the size of our group. Ensure that we have actionable tasks for new parents as they express a desire to be involved.
5. 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 (click here for current campaigns)
• 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.

Sign the petition found here: http://www.bit.ly/kidspetition

Please spread the word and get more people to sign via Facebook, e-mail, Twitter and any other way you can.

Campaign to Protect Rule 33 in Maine

The goal of this campaign is to generate 25 letters or e-mails and 5 phone calls to Maine State Legislators to protect their new regulations on restraint known as Rule 33.

If you live in Maine, please contact your state legislator and ask them to keep Rule 33.

A link to find your Maine legislator 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

E-mail gregsmithpm at gmail.com with any questions or details on ways you can assist in this campaign.

From R-S to PBIS, One District at a Time

From Restrainit and Seclusion to Positive Behavioral Supports, One District at a Time

The goal of this campaign is to look closely at one school system and see if we can help 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 the policies and practice 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 January 17th, 8PM contact gregsmithpm at gmail.com for details and dial in info.

PAPPI Minutes

News, Links and other resources

PAPPI Resources

Pages collected under SPED namespace

BSEA:Decisions
Newton Public Schools
Barnstable Public Schools
Boston Public Schools
Northampton Public Schools
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