[SE-Dir] Committee to Address New Law on Restraint and Seclusion

[SANDBERG Ruby]

TO:  All District and ESD Special Education Directors

The message below is being sent to you on behalf of:


Nancy Latini, Ph.D.
Assistant Superintendent
Student Learning & Partnerships
______________________________________________
February 14, 2012

RE:  Committee to Address New Law on Restraint and Seclusion

The letter below from Michael Mahoney is the result of a recommendation from the February 10th Sped Director Advisory meeting.


Hello Everyone:

Thank you for your interest in supporting our office as we develop and update guidelines/technical assistance regarding Restraint and Seclusion based on the new statute effective January 1, 2012 and the subsequent, soon to be adopted, OARs 581-021-0550, 0553, 0556, 0563, and 0566.  We are in the process of recruiting district representatives for the purpose of developing guidelines to assist districts and schools with implementation of the new law and rules.

If you would like to recommend an individual from your district or building with interest and experience in the use of Restraint and Seclusion and de-escalation training programs, please forward their names to my attention. I anticipate a group of 5-7 members representing a cross-section from both the rural and metropolitan districts, along with varied experiences from a multi-cultural perspective.  I anticipate a series of meetings beginning in March via V-Tel to save time and resources.

Thanks for your commitment to keeping our students and schools safe.  I look forward to hearing from you soon.


Michael Mahoney, Education Specialist
Safe Schools Coordinator
Office of Student Learning & Partnerships
1-503-947-5628 or michael.mahoney at state.or.us<mailto:michael.mahoney at state.or.us>




Ruby Sandberg, Executive Assistant
Office of Student Learning & Partnerships
Oregon Department of Education
503-947-5738   FAX: 503-378-5156
ruby.sandberg at state.or.us






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