INDIGO Education Restrictive Procedures Overview & Positive Behavioral Supports Training

This annual training presentation from INDIGO Education covers the Minnesota statutory requirements (Minn. Stat. §§ 125A.094, 125A.0941, and 125A.0942) governing the use of restrictive procedures for students with disabilities. The training emphasizes the primary use of positive behavioral interventions and de-escalation techniques, while outlining strict regulatory standards for emergency physical interventions. Minnesota Statutes 125A.0941 and 125A.0942 require schools that intend to use restrictive procedures to make their restrictive procedures plan for children with disabilities public.

Key Topics Covered:

Definitions and Emergency Standards: Learn the legal definitions of physical holds and seclusion, as well as what qualifies (and does not qualify) as an emergency.
Prohibited Actions: Understand banned practices, including the explicit state prohibition against prone restraints and physical holds that restrict breathing or communication.
Positive Behavioral Interventions: Explore proactive behavior supports, environmental modifications, and non-verbal de-escalation strategies.
Authorized Personnel: Review qualifications and certification standards required for staff authorized to implement restrictive procedures.
Documentation & Compliance: Understand required post-incident procedures, including same-day documentation, staff debriefing meetings, parent/guardian notification timelines, and IEP team meeting triggers.

Individuals using restrictive procedures must be appropriately licensed and trained (see statute 125A.0942).

Please plan for 30-45 minutes to complete the video and review for this training. You may view the video as many times as needed. You are required to complete the review.

Please contact your INDIGO Education Director of Special Education with follow-up questions. If you experience difficulty with this training, email hello@indigoed.org.

FY27 Restrictive Procedures Overview & Positive Behavioral Supports Training (online/self-paced)