D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A2825

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Rule 5-A2825 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

2825.1

A nonpublic special education school or program shall conduct personnel training at least once annually, regarding:

(a) Research-based interventions;

(b) Alignment of curriculum to state standards, including District Learning Standards;

(c) Confidentiality of student information;

(d) Procedural safeguards for students and parents;

(e) Positive behavior support;

(f) Restraints/seclusion policies in accordance with this chapter;

(g) Reporting of suspected abuse or neglect;

(h) Emergency procedures including evacuation and fire drills;

(i) Truancy; and

(j) Equal employment opportunities.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A2825

Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 9444, 9463 (October 8, 2010)

5 DCMR A § 2825 was originally published in chapter 28 (Certification of Approval for Nonpublic Special Education Schools and Programs Serving Students with Disabilities Funded by the District of Columbia and Special Education Rates. The title to chapter 28 was amended to "Nonpublic Special Education Schools and Programs Serving Students with Disabilities Funded by the District of Columbia and Special Eucation Rates" by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 5442 (July 1, 2011).

Authority: Set forth in sections 3(b)(8) and (11) of the State Education Office Establishment Act of 2000, effective October 21, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-176; D.C. Official Code §§ 38-2602(b)(8) and (11)) (2010 Supp.); sections 101 et seq. of the Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools Amendment Act of 2006, effective March 14, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-269; D.C. Official Code § 38-2561.01 et seq.) (2010 Supp.); and Mayor's Order 2007-149 (June 28, 2007), and Article II of An Act to provide for compulsory school attendance, and for other purposes, approved February 4, 1925 (43 Stat. 805; D.C. Official Code §§ 38-202 et seq.) (2001 and 2010 Supp.).