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Paraprofessionals and union leaders press DPSCD for mandatory CPI/PBIS training after disciplinary cases
Summary
Union leaders and paraprofessionals told the board that lack of standardized training in CPI and PBIS contributed to staff discipline and proposed suspensions and terminations; superintendent acknowledged gaps and said district will develop more uniform training and pursue discussions with unions.
Detroit — Several Detroit Public Schools Community District paraprofessionals, union leaders and a school board committee raised repeated concerns on May 13 about gaps in training for ESE paraprofessionals and peer professionals and about disciplinary actions taken where staff lacked crisis‑prevention preparation.
Michelle Lee, who identified herself as president of ASME, told the board the district’s ESE support staff “have not been provided with the CPR or PBIS training that is essential for managing challenging behavior.” She said some paraprofessionals have faced 15‑ to 30‑day suspensions or termination for incidents that she said stem…
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