Clear definitions of relevant terms such as “seclusion” and “restraint” and “emergency”
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Yes
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IDOE definitions include
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Endorsement of seclusion and restraint policy
A3-A4
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Clear limitations on what seclusion and restraint techniques specifically are limited or not allowed
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Partial
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The specific circumstances under which isolated time out or physical restraint may be utilized is left as a local decision; however, guidance in the implementation of seclusion and restraint (i.e. requirements of physical space used for seclusion) is provided.
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Endorsement of seclusion and restraint policy
A2-A4
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Specifying when seclusion and restraint techniques may be used
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Yes
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Must be used only for maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment and only to extent necessary to ensure safety of student and others.
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Endorsement of seclusion and restraint policy
A3
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If seclusion and restraint techniques are permitted as behavioral interventions, addressing these interventions in the context of behavioral intervention plans
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Yes
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IDOE recommends an individual behavior plan when a student has experienced three instances of isolated time out or restraint.
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Endorsement of seclusion and restraint policy
A4
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Requiring effective personnel training in the administration of seclusion and restraint of students
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Yes
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IDOE recommends that school corporations include in local policy the training requirements for all staff that may be required to use seclusion and restraint methods.
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Endorsement of seclusion and restraint policy
A4
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Clearly indicating for whom the training is targeted
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Yes
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Identifies type of training
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Yes
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IDOE policy guidance identifies six areas that local training should include, but not be limited to.
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Endorsement of seclusion and restraint policy
A4-A5
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Identifies how frequently personnel are trained
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Partial
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IDOE policy guidance includes directive that staff members can only use seclusion and restraint techniques that they have received training in during the preceding two years.
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Endorsement of seclusion and restraint policy
A4
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Identifies duration of the training
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No
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Describing appropriately qualified personnel to administer seclusion and restraint interventions
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No
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Publicizing the policies and guidelines so that administrators, teachers and parents fully understand and consent to the limited circumstances under which these techniques may be used
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No
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Other than the directive that school corporations include seclusion and restraint into the local written discipline policy, no specific guidance is provided related to publicizing allowable use.
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Endorsement of seclusion and restraint policy
A3
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Ensuring that parents are notified (including specifying the time frame for notification) when these interventions do occur (to the extent possible, before they occur)
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Yes
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IDOE directs school corporations to include in local policy a process for parental notification; specifics related to time frame are not included in guidance.
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Endorsement of seclusion and restraint policy
A4
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Ensuring that the use of these interventions is fully documented in a form accessible to parents when requested
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Yes
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Providing for the collection of data on the use of seclusions and restraints so that information is maintained on a statewide as well as local basis
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No
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Reporting guidance is limited to individual student behavior or academic plan.
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Describing how the state uses the data and whether the data are publicly reported
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No
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Providing resources for training of appropriate staff members
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No
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School corporations are responsible for training.
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Providing for monitoring to ensure adherence to state law, regulations, policies and guidance
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No
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No information found
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Providing a mechanism to report any potential abuses
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No
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No information found
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