AASR Live

There are many factors that have contributed to an over-reliance on restraint and seclusion procedures in schools. There’s no question that many students are unavailable for learning, are not medically or behaviorally stable, and respond to frustration in ways that are extremely aggressive and violent. But there are other factors that have little to do with characteristics of the kids. For example...

Our special guest Mona Delahooke, Ph. D. will be talking about the hope that comes from understanding how we can manage stress from a Polyvagal (body-brain) perspective. Support the show

An interview with Beth Tolley the Director of Educational Policy at the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint. Beth recently wrote an in-depth research article on the school-to-prison pipeline and in this episode we will explore the issue.  Why are more disabled and minority children ending up on a path from school to prison and what can be done to stop it? Support the show