Module 1: Policy Requirements and Background Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports Restraint & Seclusion

Background Executive Order ; 15 principles issued by USDOE 15 principles The adopted policy on Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) Restraint & Seclusion.adopted policy Rule adopted Feb. 27, 2013 Rule

Purpose Protects all children and adults Builds positive behavior interventions and supports Prevents use of restraint and/or seclusion

Application Applies to all Ohio school districts beginning school year

Decision: Will the District Use Restraint and/or Seclusion? Any school employing physical restraint and/or seclusion must have: A policy and procedure;policy and procedure Specific training related to the use of restraint and seclusion; A process for documenting each incident.

Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Premise: A safe, positive culture minimizes and prevents the use of restraint or seclusion. enhances academic and social behavioral outcomes for all students. pbis promotes a positive learning environment and

universal Prevention: School- /Classroom- Wide Systems for All Students, Staff, & Settings Targeted: Prevention: Specialized Group Systems for Students with At-Risk Behavior ~80% of Students ~15 % ~5% SCHOOLWIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT Specialized Individualized Systems for Students with High-Risk Behavior

PBIS: Core Components An analysis of school data regarding behavior Components of a positive behavior intervention system include: Family involvement as an integral part of the system. Use of verbal de-escalation to defuse potentially violent and dangerous behavior. Support for the attainment of appropriate behavior Modifications of environmental factors that escalate inappropriate behavior

PBIS: Essential Practices Establishing clear school-wide expectations Building community connections Establishing a system for providing consistent encouragement of expected behaviors and correction of behavior errors Providing comprehensive instruction in expected behaviors

For more information  Education.ohio.gov Education.ohio.gov   Your State Support TeamState Support Team  PBIS_Restraint_Seclusion_Questi PBIS_Restraint_Seclusion_Questi  Michael

References Governor’s Executive Order S: ban-prone-restraints.pdf ban-prone-restraints.pdf State of Ohio Policy on Restraint and Seclusion Practices (May 17, 2010): Safety/Building-Better-Learning-Environments/Policy-Positive- Behavior-Interventions-and-Support Safety/Building-Better-Learning-Environments/Policy-Positive- Behavior-Interventions-and-Support USDOE Restraint and Seclusion: Resource Document: and-seclusion- resources.pdf and-seclusion- resources.pdf National PBIS: