It is the policy of the Board of Education of the Zion Elementary School District 6 to use behavioral interventions with students with disabilities. The fundamental principle of this policy is that nonaversive or positive interventions designed to develop and strengthen desirable behaviors shall be used to the maximum extent possible and are preferable to the use of aversive and restrictive interventions.

The use of positive interventions is consistent with the educational goals of enhancing student's academic, social, and personal growth. While positive approaches alone may not always succeed in controlling extremely inappropriate behavior, the use of more restrictive procedures should always be considered to be temporary and approached with caution and restraint. The use of restrictive interventions should maintain respect for the individual student's dignity and personal privacy and adhere to professionally accepted treatment practices. All of the procedural protection available to students with disabilities and their parents under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including notice and consent, opportunity for participation in meeting, and right to appeal, shall be observed when implementing and/or developing behavior interventions.

Reference Public Act 87-1103, September 15, 1992