Discipline

MDE - Discipline Website - Offers links to key removals and pattern areas such the following:

• Discipline Requirements: Content covers removals, change of placement, special circumstances, evaluations, appeals, etc. 

• Responding to and Counting Disciplinary Removals: Definitions, examples, FAQ section, and how to document removals. 

• Determining a Change of Placement: This resource defines key terms, what is required for services, and more. 

Pattern of Removal Templates (08.20) - 6 block schedule & 2 Block Schedule templates to keep track of removals by class period. 

IEP University's Discipline Page - Discover brief training videos and case study to better understand removals, patterns of removals, and more, 

MDE - Conducting An MDR (06.20) - When an MDR should be held, who should be included, what happens during the meeting, resources, and more. 

MDR Illuminate Wizard Guide (07.22) - A step-by-step guide for completing each step of the MDR within Illuminate. 

MDE - Catamaran Discipline Resources Website - Contains links already listed on this page but also includes other key resources such as IDEA requirements, MiMTSS Technical Assistance Center, and more. 

MDE - Supporting Student Behavior: Standards for the Emergency Use of Seclusion & Restraint (04.17) - MDE's guidance for seclusion and restraint

MDE - Emergency Seclusion and Restraint Debriefing Form (12.17) - A required form from MDE used to document an incident and debrief with parents. 

MDE - Alternatives To Suspension & Expulsion Toolkit - Website with examples & ideas for alternatives to removals with resources to keep students in school. 

MDE - Technical Assistance for Reducing Suspension & Expulsion (03.14) - Definitions, guidance, data analysis support, and research-based practices.