Tuesday, January 28, 2025

January Board of Ed: use of time out

link to memo 

used by 40% of public school districts; 60% of out of district programs use such spaces

regulation prohibits a student not being able to leave a space

U.S. Ed updated policy; some practices could be considered discriminatory against populations of students 

MA has been working on for several years

encourage schools and districts to use other approaches rather than time out rooms

DESE increased monitoring as well as competitive grants; most used for PD, supplies and materials

last year, DESE created a working group for potential regulatory updates

goal is maximize amount of time students spend learning with their peers; overuse or inappropriate use may cause academic loss or trauma to students

reducing or eliminating and strategies that result in seclusion is in best interest of students and school communities

safeguarding students and staff

DESE provides technical assistance or formal corrective action as necessary to districts

regulation centers on "what are we allowing?"


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