Coming Soon: Professional Learning for Staff Associated with Safe Classroom Environments and Seclusion and Restraint

Asynchronous professional learning opportunities in 15, 30 and 60-minute sessions, to support the training requirements for staff associated with Senate File 2360 - Guidance for Safe Classroom Environments and the revised Chapter 103 rules. Professional learning will address the following topics: foundational behavior principles; de-escalation, prevention strategies, supporting communication and response strategies.

Proposing Rule Making Related to Corporal Punishment and Providing an Opportunity for Public Comment

The Iowa Department of Education is currently proposing changes to Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 103. Chapter 103 pertains to “Corporal Punishment, Physical Restraint, Seclusion, and other Physical Contact with Students”. This rule impacts all students; both students with and without disabilities. These proposed rule changes could have significant impact on school’s practices with challenging, dangerous and disruptive students. You are encouraged to review the proposed rule changes and make your interests known.

Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rule-making.

Written or oral comments in response to this rule making must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 5, 2019. Comments should be directed to:

Nicole Proesch
Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building, Second Floor
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0416
(515) 281-8661
nicole.proesch@iowa.gov

A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

March 5, 2019
9:00-10:00 a.m.
State Board Room, Second Floor
Grimes State Office Building
East 14th Street and Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa