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Report Prompts Call for Rules on Restraining Students

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.washingtonpost.com (Views: 106, Clicks: 3) View Story

Citing "disturbing" reports of schoolchildren being harmed when teachers physically restrained them, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan called on state school chiefs yesterday to develop plans this summer to ensure that restraints are used safely and sparingly.

2 comments | Tags: arne duncan special education teacher restraints as a punishment special-needs children physical restraint training | Topic: Special Education BAD >_<

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#1 by nitajo posted ago

+2 apples

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The use of restraints in schools presents a delicate balance for educators who are teaching a growing number of special-needs children who might have behavioral problems. In general, restraints and seclusion are used only in cases in which children might harm themselves, classmates or staff members.

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#2 by DragonMama posted ago

+2 apples

[quote]In general, restraints and seclusion are used only in cases in which children might harm themselves, classmates or staff members.

Not true. Restraints and seclusion are used on special needs kids for only minor infractions. This happens constantly in schools all over the country. I'm sure many of these "educators" bank on the fact that a lot of these students are non-verbal and cannot convey their abuse to anyone.

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