Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-14.15 - Required training
This rule applies to public schools, nonpublic
(1) An employee must receive training that
complies with 281-Chapter 103 prior to using any form of physical restraint or
seclusion and includes research-based alternatives to physical restraint and
seclusion.
(2) An employee must
receive training regarding the least restrictive environment. While there is a
presumption that the general education environment is the least restrictive
environment, data may overcome that presumption. "General education classroom"
is not synonymous with "least restrictive environment." Training must include
the process and procedures for:
a. Making
placement decisions based on individual student performance data and
participation with peers without disabilities; and
b. Reviewing student performance data to
determine whether changes need to be made to ensure the individual is being
educated in the learner's least restrictive environment.
(3) AEA staff, classroom teachers and school
administrators shall receive training prior to using a classroom clear to calm
a student. Training shall be reviewed regularly, but no less frequently than
once every three school years, and cover the following topics:
a. The rules of this chapter;
b. The school 's specific policies and
procedures regarding the rules of this chapter;
c. Training on recognizing and responding to
incidents that are an imminent threat of bodily injury ;
d. Student , parent/guardian, and staff
notifications and parent follow-up requirements;
e. Reporting requirements for incidents of
assault and violence resulting in injury or property damage;
f. Reporting requirements for referral and
transfer to therapeutic classroom (s);
g. The school 's specific crisis response plan
for incidents of imminent threat;
h. Staff supports following a crisis or
significant event.
(4)
Within one year of beginning employment in a teaching position in Iowa, a
classroom teacher shall receive training on the prevention of behaviors that
present an imminent threat. Training must include the following topics:
a. The school 's specific policies and
procedures for creating learning environments that are safe and
supportive.
b. Evidence-based
culturally responsive approaches to student discipline.
c. Evidence-based classroom management
strategies that include:
(1) An effectively
designed physical classroom.
(2)
Predictable classroom routines.
(3)
Posted positive classroom expectations.
(4) Prompts and active supervision.
(5) Varied opportunities to
respond.
(6) Acknowledgments for
expected behavior.
d.
Universal instruction of social-emotional competencies.
e. Engaging families as partners in
identifying appropriate supports for learner success.
f. Crisis prevention, crisis intervention,
and crisis de-escalation techniques consistent with rule
281-14.4(279).
(5) AEA
and school district staff who engage in intervention planning to support
supplemental and intensive social-emotional interventions shall receive
training on evidence-based interventions for challenging classroom behaviors.
Training must include the following topics:
a.
FBAs;
b. Using FBAs to design
BIPs;
c. Individual safety
plans;
d. Supports for student
reentry to learning following a significant event;
e. Supports for teacher implementation of
BIPs;
f. Crisis prevention, crisis
intervention, and crisis de-escalation techniques consistent with rule
281-14.4(279) that are culturally responsive and trauma responsive;
g. Duties and responsibilities of school
resource officers and other responders; the techniques, strategies and
procedures used by responders; and knowledge of who in the building is trained
and authorized in seclusion and restraint;
h. Documentation and notification
requirements for incidents of seclusion, restraint, classroom clear and
transfer/referral to a therapeutic classroom.
Notes
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