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Plainfield Public Schools

Plainfield Public Schools. Supporting S tudents with Intensive Special Needs: Reducing Restraint/Seclusion. 5 Schools < 2,500 Students (11% Sped) Nearing 50% Free and Reduced Lunch High Expectations for ALL Emphasis on Safe Schools and Positive School Climate

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Plainfield Public Schools

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  1. Plainfield Public Schools Supporting Students with Intensive Special Needs: Reducing Restraint/Seclusion

  2. 5 Schools • < 2,500 Students (11% Sped) • Nearing 50% Free and Reduced Lunch • High Expectations for ALL • Emphasis on Safe Schools and Positive School Climate • Special Education Audit/New Leadership Philosophy Plainfield Public Schools

  3. Supporting students with behavior/social/emotional issues • Resulted in: • Low Time with Non Disabled Peers (TWNDP) • High Numbers of Restraint • High Numbers of Seclusion Concern

  4. Leadership: (CDT/RSP) • Development of Workforce (Para Training) • Use of Data to Inform (DOE support) • Implementing Prevention Tools (10) • Communication (Notification & PACT) • Debriefing (14/15 target for improvement) -National Association of State Mental Health Program Managers (NASMHPD) Six Core Strategies

  5. Plainfield Data

  6. Plainfield Data

  7. Communication, Communication & More Communication • Family Engagement (Board Priority) • Implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) PreK-5/ Capturing Kids Hearts & Second Step 6-12 (cultural shift…bus drivers/café/community) • Awareness of Environment and our Limitations. • District Wide Safety & Health team (injury review) • Collaboration with EASTCONN • Hiring Board Certified Behavior Analyst • Positive School Climate Teams • Research on Student Connections • SERC Professional Development Grant Prevention Tools

  8. Began 2012-2013 • Parents/families/community/educators • Sharing resources/information/support • Committed to providing a quality education for ALL students in partnership with Plainfield School District. • Building healthy successful relationships. • Code of Conduct PACT

  9. Collaborate with Mental Health Treatment Facilities in CT that have reduced/eliminated restraint and seclusion. • Commitment to continuous improvement. Target Debriefing/Reflection/Reestablish Therapeutic Rapport. • Communication & Planning with our parents. • Approach Big Picture not Restraint/Seclusion. 2014-2015 Priority

  10. Bryan Klimkiewicz Plainfield Public Schools 651 Norwich Rd. Plainfield, CT 06374 klimkiewiczb@plainfieldschools.org 860-564-6401 Contact Info

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