Academy for New Directors of Special Education
Seclusion & Restrait- Follow-up Meeting
Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 11/16/2009 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 11/6/2009 12:01 AM
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In order to provide support to the increased number of special education administrators throughout the state, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), the Regional Service Network (RSN), and Wisconsin Council for Administrators and Supervisors of Special Services (WCASS) are working collaboratively in the planning, presenting, and participation of the New Directors Academy each summer, and follow-up meetings during each school year.
Agenda:
2:00-2:15 pm Welcome
2:15-3:00 pm Seclusion and Restraint, presented by Lynn Boreson, Consultant,DPI
Lynn will provide an overview of Seclusion and Physical Restraint utilizing the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) Directives on the Appropriate Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion as well as referring to IDEA complaint decisions in this area. Questions and Answers will follow the presentation.
3:30-3:45 pm BREAK
3:45-4:45 Paraprofessionals in Special Education, presented by Suzan Van Beaver, Consultant, DPI
Suzan will provide an overview regarding the appropriate use of paraprofessional in special education, as well as licensing issues. She will refer to content of a soon to be issued WDPI Bulletin on this topic. Questions and Answers to follow.
4:45-5:00 pm Evaluation and Next Steps