Seclusion and Restraint
Although not common, some students need to be secluded or restrained in order to succeed and participate fully in the classroom. Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Emotional Impairments, for example, may need a break time in their day in order to continue functioning positively. When students have escalating behavior, providing in opportunity to go to a "time out" or "break" room can give them the chance to cool down that they need. Seclusion should never be locked and left unattended, and students should always be visible to the classroom teacher. According to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), students cannot be secluded for longer than 15 (elementary) - 20 (middle/high school) minutes.
Restraint in the classroom occurs when a student is unable to control his or her behavior. A restraint should only be performed when multiple adults are in the room, and (in the best possible case) two adults are able to perform the restraint. Students should not have their airways blocked in any way, or be brought to the ground to stop poor behavior. Restraint is a last-resort behavior management technique, and should not last any longer than 10 minutes.