School Time Out Rooms and Calming Spaces

DLC is undertaking a project looking at the use of exclusionary time out rooms and “calming spaces” in Massachusetts schools. We have been travelling across the state to view these rooms and spaces and monitor how schools are utilizing them. We are also collecting stories and would like your input.

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Do you know a child who has been placed in a time out room or calming space (“the room”) this year?

What is your relationship to the child(ren)?

What is the name of the school(s)?

Approximately how many times has the child been placed since September 2024?

Do you know why the school has placed the child in the room?

Do you know if the school kept any records concerning the child’s time in the room?

Does the school notify the parent/guardian when the child was placed in the room?

What is the impact on the child, both during and after being placed in the room?

If you have observed the room, please describe it (e.g., dimensions, decoration, furniture, door window and locks, etc.):

Any other comments?

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