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Discipline decisions have consequences. Missing school equals missed learning, which compounds over time. This is more than educational loss—it touches social and economic life chances too!
Discipline decisions have consequences. Missing school equals missed learning, which compounds over time. This is more than educational loss—it touches social and economic life chances too!
Upon repeated incidents of student misbehavior or classroom disruption, the IEP Team may need to meet to consider whether the student’s behavioral supports are being consistently implemented as required by the IEP or whether they should be changed. It is critical to avoid an overreliance on, or misuse of, exclusionary discipline in response to a student’s behavior.
BEFORE suspending or expelling ANY student (general education or special education), building administrators MUST consider the required seven factors. To document compliance, the district must complete the Required Seven Factors Checklist form and retain a copy.
General Discipline Guidance
General Discipline Guidance
MDE Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) Model Form
In Lenawee County, MDRs are completed in Kelvin Infinity.
MDE Training Video: Determining a Change in Placement for Disciplinary Removals
MDE Training Video: Discipline Protections for Students with Disabilities
Michigan Virtual - MDE Course - Discipline Protections for Students with a Disability
Q&A: Addressing the Needs of Children with Disabilities and IDEA's Discipline Provisions
This DCL emphasizes the requirement that schools provide positive behavioral support to students with disabilities who need it and that disciplinary measures for children with disabilities may suggest a lack of proper behavioral interventions and support.
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