Additionally, assessment considerations should include home, school, community, and virtual settings to understand the context in which the student is operating and illuminate behavior indicative of social, emotional, and/or psychological distress as a response to the environment.
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Once the team has completed its thorough assessment, it can use the information gathered to develop individualized plans to provide appropriate, student-focused interventions, resources, and supports designed to manage and reduce any risk of harm.
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Any student assessed by the multidisciplinary team as posing a risk of harm to themselves or others should receive an individualized support and management plan tailored to their unique behaviors, needs, strengths, and stressors designed to increase the likelihood of positive outcomes.
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If data collected during the assessment indicate that behaviors are interfering with a student’s academic or functional performance the team should consider if a referral for special education evaluation is appropriate.
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BTAM teams should consider the four guiding principles for support and management (see Figure 1 on page 12) when establishing plans. This includes adopting a prevention mindset and establishing plans that: Address factors of concern and promote positive factors, Redirect possible motivations for violence, Create an environment in which violence is less likely, and Leverage collaboration with the student, their family, school staff, and community partners who can contribute to the student’s success.
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This will help fully address the contextual factors contributing to the student’s behaviors, needs, or stressors.
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Inviting the student to actively participate in the support planning process can enhance buy-in and engagement.
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Given the risks and adverse outcomes associated with exclusionary discipline, support and management plans should prioritize interventions that promote or restore connection and belonging and minimize a student’s time excluded from the learning environment, if possible.
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Teams should meet regularly to monitor the plan’s implementation and the student’s level of progress and success.
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