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District to host 'Safe and Secure Learning' night to explain DOJ agreement and behavior supports
Summary
The Cedar Rapids district will hold a Safe and Secure Learning night on Sept. 16 at the Educational Leadership and Support Center to review the district’s agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, tiers of behavior support and the Safe and Secure Learning Team; the event will be livestreamed.
Cedar Rapids Community School District will host a Safe and Secure Learning night on Sept. 16 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Educational Leadership and Support Center to discuss the district’s agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, tiers of behavior support and the district’s Safe and Secure Learning Team. The district said the meeting will be livestreamed.
The event is intended for parents and community members seeking an overview of behavioral supports and how the district is implementing its DOJ agreement. "That's when the district is hosting a safe and secure learning night at the Educational Leadership and Support Center. It's happening from 5 to 6PM, and it's open to the parents and community members," Justin, a podcast host, said on the Future Ready Today episode.
Justin said the program will cover "the district's agreement with the Department of Justice, the DOJ, the tiers of behavior support for students, and giving an overview of the Safe and Secure Learning Team." Isabelle added that the session will be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.
Hosts emphasized the event’s focus on prevention and de-escalation rather than punitive responses. "What I like about this event is it emphasizes on prevention and de escalation instead of reacting harshly when behavior challenges happen. The focus is on understanding the student, giving choices, and collaborating on solutions," Justin said on the podcast.
The podcast did not provide the text of the DOJ agreement, the specific behavioral-tier definitions, whether participation will require registration, or whether the event will include time for questions and answers with DOJ or district negotiators. Attendees should consult the district's event page or the livestream link referenced by the podcast for full program details.
