Senate approves bill expanding teacher authority to remove disruptive students, includes IEP safeguards Senate File 2428, which strengthens teacher authority to remove violent or repeatedly disruptive students and establishes review committees and procedural protections for students with IEPs and 504 plans, passed the Senate after debate and amendment, 45–0.

The Iowa Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill empowering teachers to remove disruptive students while ensuring essential protections for those with IEPs.

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Behavioral Interventions for Crohn’s Disease | Docwire News Taryn Lores, PhD, discusses the CATHARSIS trial and the potential benefit of integrating brain-gut behavioral therapy into treatment for patients with Crohn’s disease.

Taryn Lores, PhD, of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, discusses integrating #BehavioralIntervention therapy into treatment for patients with #CrohnsDisease.
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Education committee advances bill restricting student restraint and barring new isolation rooms The House Education Committee reported House Bill 17 95 (H 2,871.1) out of committee with a due‑pass as amended recommendation after adopting clarifying language expanding who may be harmed and a ban on building rooms whose primary purpose is student isolation. The measure passed the committee vote 10–7 with 2 excused.

The House Education Committee has taken a bold step to limit student restraint methods and ban the construction of isolation rooms, sparking a heated debate on classroom safety.

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Integrating a Brief Behavioral Intervention Into Case Management for Mothers With Perinatal Substance Use Disorder: Nonrandomized Pilot #feasibility Study Background: Perinatal Substance Use Disorders (SUD) are frequently comorbid with depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), contributing to adverse maternal and child outcomes. Access to integrated mental health support within existing SUD service frameworks is limited, particularly for pregnant and parenting individuals facing socioeconomic and psychosocial instability. Promoting Healthy Families (PHF) is a brief behavioral intervention designed for delivery by case managers serving high-risk perinatal populations with substance use within programs such as Parent Child Assistance Program (PCAP). Objective: We aimed to evaluate the #feasibility of integrating PHF into intensive case management for pregnant and postpartum clients with at-risk perinatal substance use, and to assess preliminary outcomes of measures of maternal depression, anxiety and PTSD symptoms. Methods: In this non – randomized pilot study (April 2018 – September 2021) eligible clients were allocated to either PCAP alone (control) or to PHF delivered within PCAP (intervention). Case managers (CMs) completed an anonymous #feasibility survey addressing ease of delivery and fit with their workflow. Participating clients completed the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder- (GAD-7) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-6) at baseline and at 4, 6, and 12 months. Data collection overlapped with the #covid19 pandemic, which affected service access and delivery. Results: CMs and one program supervisor (n=10) reported that PHF was feasible to deliver within PCAP, and all respondents indicated clients benefited somewhat (70%) or a lot (30%). Most (70%) noted an increase in workload and recommended additional supervision and training. The pilot study enrolled 58 clients (29 PHF+PCAP and 29 PCAP), with 60% completing all follow-up assessments. While differences between groups over time were not statistically significant, changes were in the predicted direction for PHQ-9 and PCL-6 scores. Symptom improvement rates were high: In the PHF+PCAP group, 85% showed ≥ 5-point PHQ-9 decreases, 68% had ≥6 point GAD-7 decreases, and 93% had ≥ 5-point PCL-6 decreases. Conclusions: PHF can be feasibly delivered within an existing intensive case management program for perinatal SUD, with early signals of mental health improvement across both intervention and control groups. Future adequately powered randomized controlled trials should investigate the effectiveness of brief behavioral interventions within perinatal SUD case management programs, optimal delivery timing and its potential to enhance mental health care integration for high – risk perinatal populations.

JMIR Formative Res: Integrating a Brief Behavioral Intervention Into Case Management for Mothers With Perinatal Substance Use Disorder: Nonrandomized Pilot #feasibility Study #PerinatalHealth #SubstanceUseDisorder #MentalHealth #PregnancySupport #BehavioralIntervention

Parents tell Douglas County School District trustees BIPs were implemented without required IDEA safeguards Multiple parents told the board their children were placed on behavior intervention plans (BIPs) without required Functional Behavioral Assessments, IEP team decisions or written parental consent; commenters cited a prior OCR agreement and warned of fresh complaints or litigation.

Parents are raising alarms in Douglas County about the rushed implementation of behavior intervention plans for special-ed students, questioning the legality and safety of these actions.

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Can education boost birth rates? Study tests TPB-TTM program to increase couples’ intent to have kids. #Fertility #BehavioralIntervention
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Parents Demand Action Amid Violence and Disruptive Behavior at Pottsgrove Schools Parents express deep concern over safety and recurring violent incidents affecting students and teachers.

Parents are demanding urgent action as alarming incidents of violence at Pottsgrove Schools threaten the safety and learning of their children.

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Lehi School Implements Regulation Stations and Attendance Awards to Boost Student Success Lehi School achieves 96.3% attendance with regulation stations and awards for improvement.

North Platte Public Schools is revolutionizing student support with innovative regulation stations and an impressive attendance rate of 96.3%!

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North Campus team presents positive outcomes of new Restorative Intervention Room program Team reports on the benefits and data from the RIR program's first year.

Lyons Township educators unveil groundbreaking results from the Restorative Intervention Room, transforming student discipline into an opportunity for growth and accountability.

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Manassas City Public Schools outlines multi-year tiered support system for students Schools establish tiered systems to enhance behavior support across Manassas City Public Schools.

Manassas City Public Schools is launching a groundbreaking multi-year plan to transform student behavior support, starting with a strong foundation in tier 1 systems for all schools.

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User-Driven Development of a Digital Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Pain: Multimethod Multiphase Study Background: Recent research shows that chronic pain affects 27% of the adult population. For many, pain significantly impairs quality of life and everyday functioning. Behavioral interventions have shown utility, but access remains limited. Digital health solutions can increase reach, but there is a need for user-friendly, feasible, and evidence-based digital interventions. Objective: This study aimed to clarify how a digital behavioral intervention for people with chronic pain can be developed through a user-centered approach to address the needs and preferences of the target population. Methods: This study used a multimethod approach involving end users, namely, patients with chronic pain and therapists, to develop prototypes for a digital behavioral intervention across 3 phases. In the preparation phase (phase 0), fictional patient personas (n=3) were created to represent the diversity of the target population while emphasizing transdiagnostic features across people with chronic pain. In the design phase (phase 1), qualitative data from focus groups with patients (n=5; aged 37-51 years; 4/5, 80% women; 2/5, 40% diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; 3/5, 60% either undiagnosed or uncertain about their diagnosis) and therapists (n=12 licensed psychologists; aged 29-64 years; 9/12, 75% women) were collected to explore end-user preferences for the intervention design and content. In the testing phase (phase 2), the initial full prototype of the digital intervention was piloted with patients (n=11; aged 36-58 years; 9/11, 82% women; with diverse diagnoses, including migraine, arthritis, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, herniated disc, chronic fatigue syndrome, and 1/11, 9% cases of undiagnosed pain) and therapists (n=3 licensed psychologists; aged 36-58 y; 3/3, 100% women). The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research was used to structure analyses of end-user feedback. Results: On the basis of end-user input, a 6-week digital behavioral intervention for chronic pain was created. Focus groups highlighted the importance of accessibility and adaptability of the digital intervention, emphasizing the need for tailored content, flexibility (eg, contact with the therapist via asynchronous messaging, telephone, or video calls), and user-friendly design (eg, easy navigation between modules, short microsessions, and visualizations). Average weekly ratings (scale from 1=not at all to 7=very much) by patients during pilot-testing indicated that the intervention was helpful (mean range 4.27-5.45, SD range 1.20-2.20), enjoyable (mean range 3.81-4.81, SD range 1.12-2.08), and understandable (mean range 4.45-6, SD range 1.30-1.86), suggesting initial acceptability and #usability of the intervention. Conclusions: The results illustrated the utility of the patient personas when preparing, of the focus groups when designing, and of the end-user feedback when testing this new digital intervention for people with chronic pain. The findings indicated that the intervention is promising while also providing relevant end-user suggestions (eg, video content, text-to-speech function, and add-on modules) to guide further improvements.

JMIR Formative Res: User-Driven Development of a Digital Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Pain: Multimethod Multiphase Study #ChronicPain #DigitalHealth #BehavioralIntervention #PainManagement #HealthTech

Connecticut mandates functional behavior assessments before out-of-district student placements Connecticut requires assessments and intervention plans to address students' challenging behaviors by 2025

Connecticut is stepping up for its students by mandating assessments and intervention plans to tackle challenging behaviors by 2025!

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Schools redefine RTI roles to integrate academic and behavioral support Schools shift RTI roles to unify academic interventions with behavioral support strategies.

Utah schools are revolutionizing student support by merging academic and behavioral interventions for a more unified approach to education.

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Arkansas lawmakers discuss bill addressing student behavioral health and classroom violence Legislators explore new interventions for students with severe behavioral issues in Arkansas schools.

Arkansas lawmakers are taking bold action to tackle rising classroom violence with a new bill aimed at providing critical early intervention services for at-risk students.

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Quakertown schools unveil successful MTSS strategies for grades 6-12 Secondary educators present three years of MTSS achievements supporting all student needs.

Quakertown schools are transforming the educational landscape for grades 6-12 with groundbreaking Multi-Tiered System of Supports, achieving remarkable results in student success and well-being.

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Smith School introduces new 50% Dean of Students position to address attendance issues Smith School adds Dean of Students role to enhance student attendance and behavior management.

Smith School is taking a bold step by introducing a new Dean of Students position to tackle pressing issues of student behavior and attendance, aiming to change the future for countless students.

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District implements new behavioral support system to strengthen student discipline Behavioral support focuses on student strengths while monitoring discipline through PowerSchool system.

Falmouth School Committee is revolutionizing student support with a new system that focuses on strengths while addressing behavioral challenges—could this change the game for our schools?

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"Some of the most wonderful people are the ones who don’t fit into boxes."
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West Virginia Senate advances bill to address school violence and support educators Senate committee approves legislation aimed at reducing violence in West Virginia schools.

West Virginia's Senate is taking a bold step to combat school violence and empower teachers, all while addressing urgent safety concerns in classrooms.

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"The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it."
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Dr. Parker leads new mentoring program to support at-risk students The POWER mentoring program addresses behavioral issues among middle school students.

A transformative mentoring initiative called POWER is empowering Evergreen Park students to overcome behavioral challenges and achieve their personal goals.

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Behavioral interventions reduce distracted driving, promoting safer roads A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows behavioral interventions and financial incentives effectively reduce distracted driving by limiting handheld phone use.

Behavioral interventions reduce distracted driving, promoting safer roads 🚗📱👍 www.news-medical.net/news/2024080... #DistractedDriving #BehavioralIntervention #RoadSafety #DrivingHabits #SafeDriving #AutoSafety #DriverBehavior #Insurance

#VideoModeling has proven to be effective for varying age ranges and skills. This intervention can be individualized, used with other practices, and easily implemented in six steps. - @LehighU

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Strategies and platforms that can be employed to establish and fortify #SocialAwareness and the relevance of others in the lives of children with #autism.

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