Keep Kids in Classrooms
Stop the Use of Exclusionary Time Out Rooms in Schools
We are excited to share videos and materials from our virtual conference. Learn from many top experts on the use of alternatives to exclusionary time out to address behavioral concerns in Massachusetts schools.
Materials
Reporting Exclusionary Time-Out Rooms In Massachusetts Schools
Background and Key Takeaways from Conference Sponsors
Opening Key Note and Presentation
Presentation by Guy Stephens, Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint
Presentation by Emily LaMarca, Parent Perspective
Introductory Comments by Barbara L’Italien, DLC Executive Director
Panel Discussion: James Eichner, Esq, U.S. Department of Justice; Brigid Benincasa, U.S. Department of Justice; Matthew Gillespie, U.S. Department of Justice; Dr. Michael Krezmien, University of Massachusetts, Department of Education; Liza Hirsch, Esq, MA Office of the Attorney General
Breakout Room Presentations
Group One – Introduction to Shanker Self-Reg®, Ukeru Systems, Reframing Behavior
Susan Hopkins, Introduction to Shanker Self-Reg®, The MEHRIT Centre
Kim Sanders, Ukeru Systems, Grafton Integrated Health Network
Susan Driscoll, Reframing Behavior, Crisis Prevention Institute
Group Two – The LASER Program, Applied Educational Neuroscience, The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR)
Gareth Morewood, The LASER Program, Studio 3
Dr. Lori Desautels, Applied Educational Neuroscience Revelations in Education
Guy Stephens, The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR)
Group Three – Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, Building Communities of Care (BCC), The Why Tool Kit
Cynthia Graton, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, Lives in the Balance
Corey Meurer, Building Communities of Care (BCC), Justice Resource Institute (JRI)
Connie Persike, The Why Tool Kit, Supportable Solutions
Group Four – The Regulated Classroom, Think Kids, Parent/Professional Advocacy League
Emily Read Daniels, The Regulated Classroom
Hallie Carpenter, Think Kids, Mass General Hospital (MGH)
Meri Viano, Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL)
Closing Panel Presentation — Coming Soon!!
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