All school staff must be trained to recognize and respond appropriately to troubled youth. Students must have immediate access to comprehensive school-based consultation and other mental health services. Educational services must be continued for students who are suspended or expelled . Students with and without disabilities must be accountable for their actions when they violate school codes of conduct. To ensure safe schools and communities and continue student achievement, students who are suspended or expelled must have access to immediate and appropriate services, including educational and mental health services necessary to prevent the behavior from reoccurring.
Professional development is essential for classroom success .
ESEA- supported professional development activities must include activities that enable teachers to appropriately serve all students, including students with disabilities. Professional development activities also must include training for pupil services personnel and paraprofessionals who provide services to children. Social promotion policies must not inappropriately penalize students with disabilities . Social promotion policies must not override the special educational needs described in the Individualized Education Program of a student with a disability. Children and youth with disabilities must be included in after-school programs .