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Preparing for the New DESE Regulations Around Time Out Practices

 

On April 17, 2026, DLC co-hosted a webinar that focused on providing information to schools about the tools available to them with the new DESE regulations. The webinar recording and materials presented and referenced in the training will help schools understand and comply with the new Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regulations around reducing and eliminating the use of time-out rooms in Massachusetts schools.

Materials:
Keynote Presentation – Guy Stephens, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR)
Overview of New Regulations and Guidance – Tim Sindelar, Attorney
Personal Story from Emily LaMarca, Parent Advocate

 

Lives in the Balance

Lives in the Balance Powerpoint Presentation

 

Grafton

Grafton Powerpoint Presentation

Article on ‘Effects of an Action Plan, Staff Training, Management Support and Monitoring on Restraint Use

Article on ‘Evaluation of a Program Model for Minimizing Restraint and Seclusion

 

Think Kids

Think Kids Powerpoint Presentation

 

Revelations in Education

Revelations in Education Powerpoint Presentation

 

The Regulated Classroom

The Regulated Classroom Powerpoint Presentation

 

Justice Resource Institute

Justice Resource Institute Powerpoint Presentation

This event was sponsored by:

Disability Law Center, Ed Law Project, Federation for Children with Special Needs, TASH, Parent/Professional Advocacy League, Massachusetts Advocates for Children, and Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress

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