Statement on Child Neglect and Abuse Policy
Madina Academy teachers and staff have ongoing training on Supervision and Child Abuse and Neglect policies in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes 17a-101, as amended by Public Act 02-138 and 1193. Madina Academy requires that teachers and staff who have reasonable cause to suspect or believe that a child has been abused, neglected, or placed in imminent risk of serious harm to report these suspicions in compliance with applicable state statutes.
Madina Academy Guidelines for Child Abuse and Neglect
Policies and Procedures
Madina Academy Abuse and Neglect Policy:
The Madina Academy School Officials believe that the physical and mental well being of all children in its charge must be maintained as a prerequisite to achievement through the formal educational process. The Principal and Staff at the school will cooperate with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) in identifying, immediate reporting and investigation of all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
All of our staff have a responsibility to prevent child abuse and neglect of any children involved at Madina Academy, and are Mandated Reporters.
Child Abuse is defined as:
A child who has had
- Non-accidental physical injuries inflicted upon him
- Injuries which are at variance with the history given of them
- Is in a condition, which is the result of maltreatment, such as, but not limited to, malnutrition, sexual exploitation, and deprivation of necessities, emotional maltreatment or cruel punishment.
Child Neglect is defined as:
A child who has been:
- Abandoned
- Denied proper care and attention physically, educationally, emotionally or morally
- Allowed to live under circumstances, conditions or associations injurious to his well-being
(CT statutes 46b-120)
Child Abuse includes:
- Any non-accidental physical or mental injury (i.e. shaking, beating, burning)
- Any form of sexual abuse (i.e. sexual exploitation)
- Neglect of a child (i.e. failure to provide food, clothing, shelter, education, mental care, appropriate supervision)
- Emotional abuse (i.e. excessive belittling, berating, or teasing which impairs the child’s psychological growth)
- At risk behavior (i.e. placing a child in a situation which might endanger him by abuse or neglect).
- Abandoned
- Denied proper care and attention physically, educationally, emotionally or morally
- Allowed to live under circumstances, conditions or associations injurious to his well-being
Staff responsibilities:
As a staff member of Madina Academy, we are mandated by law to report any suspicion or have just cause to believe that a child is being abused, neglected or at risk will make a report in the following manner:
Specifics on reporting a suspected case of abuse or neglect
When a staff person has reason to believe that an incident of abuse and/or neglect has occurred, regardless of the suspected source, an immediate verbal report will be made to the Madina Academy Principal. In the absence of the Principal, a report will be made to the Department of Children and Families and as quickly as possible thereafter, to the Madina Academy Principal.
The Principal will ensure that the incident is reported appropriately to the Department of Children and Families and/or appropriate law enforcement agency.
The Principal will ensure that an incident report is completed by the staff person(s) who originally suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment within 24 hours of the initial verbal report.
If the allegation of abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment is against a Madina Academy staff, the parents/guardian of the child will be informed of the incident and of the steps being taken by Madina Academy to investigate the allegation.
- Call the Department of Children and Families (open 24 hours a day) at
1-800-842-2288 within 12 hours
Hartford
250 Hamilton Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Main: 860-418-8000
TDD: 800-315-4082
Fax: 860-418-8327
- The reporter’s name is required, but may be kept confidential.
Information needed:
- Name of child/Date of birth
- Address of child
- Phone number of child
- Name of parents or guardians
- Address of parents or guardians
- Phone number of parents or guardians
- Relevant information such as: physical or behavioral indicators, nature and extent of injury, maltreatment or neglect
- Exact description of what the reporter has observed
- Time and date of incident
- Information about previous injuries, if any
- Circumstances under which reporter learned of abuse
- Name of any person suspected of causing injury
- Any information reporter believes would be helpful
- Any action taken to help or treat the child
- Seek medical attention for the child – if needed
Mandated reporters must report orally to DCF or a law enforcement agency within 12 hours of suspecting that a child has been abused or neglected. Within 48 hours of making the report, the mandated reporter must submit a written report (DCF – 136) to DCF.
Staff are protected by law from discrimination or retaliation for reporting suspected abuse or neglect (CT General Statutes, Section 17a-101e).
All phone calls to DCF shall be documented and kept on file at the Center. A copy of all statements from staff and the DCF-136 shall also be kept on file.
The Governance Team of Madina Academy supports a zero tolerance for abuse and neglect and will implement immediate action should there be an allegation that a staff member abused or neglected a child.
The administration will protect the child, including immediate notification of a parent or guardian, once there is an allegation of abuse or neglect of a child in our program.
Any staff member accused of abuse or neglect may be immediately removed from his or her position until DCF’s investigation is completed. Based on whether the allegations were substantiated or not, the employee would either be dismissed from his/her position or allowed to return to work.
Staff Training:
Staff will be required to attend training, focusing on the steps for reporting suspected abuse and neglect and the role of a mandated reporter. All new staff will be trained in these procedures prior to their start in the classroom.
Provisions for informing families of abuse and neglect policy:
A copy of this policy will be included in our Parent/Student Handbook, and on our school website. When an accusation of abuse or neglect by a staff member is made, the Director will immediately inform the parents or guardians that a report has been made to DCF. Health care officials may need to talk to a child’s parents to access the cause of the child’s injuries and offer support and guidance.
The Madina Academy School Officials believe that the physical and mental well being of all children in its charge must be maintained as a prerequisite to achievement through the formal educational process. The Principal and Staff at the school will cooperate with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) in identifying, immediate reporting and investigation of all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
All of our staff have a responsibility to prevent child abuse and neglect of any children involved at Madina Academy, and are Mandated Reporters.
Child Abuse is defined as:
A child who has had
- Non-accidental physical injuries inflicted upon him
- Injuries which are at variance with the history given of them
- Is in a condition, which is the result of maltreatment, such as, but not limited to, malnutrition, sexual exploitation, and deprivation of necessities, emotional maltreatment or cruel punishment.
Child Neglect is defined as:
A child who has been:
- Abandoned
- Denied proper care and attention physically, educationally, emotionally or morally
- Allowed to live under circumstances, conditions or associations injurious to his well-being
(CT statutes 46b-120)
Child Abuse includes:
- Any non-accidental physical or mental injury (i.e. shaking, beating, burning)
- Any form of sexual abuse (i.e. sexual exploitation)
- Neglect of a child (i.e. failure to provide food, clothing, shelter, education, mental care, appropriate supervision)
- Emotional abuse (i.e. excessive belittling, berating, or teasing which impairs the child’s psychological growth)
- At risk behavior (i.e. placing a child in a situation which might endanger him by abuse or neglect).
- Abandoned
- Denied proper care and attention physically, educationally, emotionally or morally
- Allowed to live under circumstances, conditions or associations injurious to his well-being
Staff responsibilities:
As a staff member of Madina Academy, we are mandated by law to report any suspicion or have just cause to believe that a child is being abused, neglected or at risk will make a report in the following manner:
Specifics on reporting a suspected case of abuse or neglect
When a staff person has reason to believe that an incident of abuse and/or neglect has occurred, regardless of the suspected source, an immediate verbal report will be made to the Madina Academy Principal. In the absence of the Principal, a report will be made to the Department of Children and Families and as quickly as possible thereafter, to the Madina Academy Principal.
The Principal will ensure that the incident is reported appropriately to the Department of Children and Families and/or appropriate law enforcement agency.
The Principal will ensure that an incident report is completed by the staff person(s) who originally suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment within 24 hours of the initial verbal report.
If the allegation of abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment is against a Madina Academy staff, the parents/guardian of the child will be informed of the incident and of the steps being taken by Madina Academy to investigate the allegation.
- Call the Department of Children and Families (open 24 hours a day) at
1-800-842-2288 within 12 hours
Hartford
250 Hamilton Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Main: 860-418-8000
TDD: 800-315-4082
Fax: 860-418-8327
- The reporter’s name is required, but may be kept confidential.
Information needed:
- Name of child/Date of birth
- Address of child
- Phone number of child
- Name of parents or guardians
- Address of parents or guardians
- Phone number of parents or guardians
- Relevant information such as: physical or behavioral indicators, nature and extent of injury, maltreatment or neglect
- Exact description of what the reporter has observed
- Time and date of incident
- Information about previous injuries, if any
- Circumstances under which reporter learned of abuse
- Name of any person suspected of causing injury
- Any information reporter believes would be helpful
- Any action taken to help or treat the child
- Seek medical attention for the child – if needed
Mandated reporters must report orally to DCF or a law enforcement agency within 12 hours of suspecting that a child has been abused or neglected. Within 48 hours of making the report, the mandated reporter must submit a written report (DCF – 136) to DCF.
Staff are protected by law from discrimination or retaliation for reporting suspected abuse or neglect (CT General Statutes, Section 17a-101e).
All phone calls to DCF shall be documented and kept on file at the Center. A copy of all statements from staff and the DCF-136 shall also be kept on file.
The Governance Team of Madina Academy supports a zero tolerance for abuse and neglect and will implement immediate action should there be an allegation that a staff member abused or neglected a child.
The administration will protect the child, including immediate notification of a parent or guardian, once there is an allegation of abuse or neglect of a child in our program.
Any staff member accused of abuse or neglect may be immediately removed from his or her position until DCF’s investigation is completed. Based on whether the allegations were substantiated or not, the employee would either be dismissed from his/her position or allowed to return to work.
Staff Training:
Staff will be required to attend training, focusing on the steps for reporting suspected abuse and neglect and the role of a mandated reporter. All new staff will be trained in these procedures prior to their start in the classroom.
Provisions for informing families of abuse and neglect policy:
A copy of this policy will be included in our Parent/Student Handbook, and on our school website. When an accusation of abuse or neglect by a staff member is made, the Director will immediately inform the parents or guardians that a report has been made to DCF. Health care officials may need to talk to a child’s parents to access the cause of the child’s injuries and offer support and guidance.
Policy for Supervision of Children (PreK)
Group size:
-The staff/child ratio is 1 staff for every 10 children over the age of three years old.
-Group size shall be observed in the classroom, gym, bathrooms, and outside.
-Children must be supervised by sight and sound at all times including nap time and during transportation.
-Staff shall position themselves to see as many children as possible.
Indoor and Outdoor supervision:
NO CHILD/CHILDREN SHOULD BE LEFT ALONE FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME.
Field Trips:
- Staff/child ratios will be maintained while outside of the building.
-All children must have signed permission slips prior to leaving the building. -Staff must bring each child’s emergency contact information and the first aid kit on the field trip.
Bathrooms:
- Staff must supervise children while they are using the bathrooms.
Playground/Outdoors:
-It will be the responsibility of all staff to ensure the safety of children on the playgrounds. Supervision of children will include the following:
A head count will be taken before leaving the building.
-Children will be escorted by the staff to their designated play areas.
-Staff will encourage and demonstrate proper equipment usage and play.
-Staff will circulate through the play areas, supervising and interacting with the children in a positive manner.
-Staff will coordinate positions so that all play activities and equipment is supervised.
-A head count will be taken before re-entering the building.
-Staff may not leave children unattended or out of state-permitted ratios and group sizes.
-Children may not go inside for any reason (including to the bathroom); nor may they go back outside unless accompanied by program staff.
- Staff must be aware that the wood chips pose a choking hazard to children under the age of three.
-Supervising staff must have a phone outside at all times in case of emergency.
-The staff/child ratio is 1 staff for every 10 children over the age of three years old.
-Group size shall be observed in the classroom, gym, bathrooms, and outside.
-Children must be supervised by sight and sound at all times including nap time and during transportation.
-Staff shall position themselves to see as many children as possible.
Indoor and Outdoor supervision:
NO CHILD/CHILDREN SHOULD BE LEFT ALONE FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME.
Field Trips:
- Staff/child ratios will be maintained while outside of the building.
-All children must have signed permission slips prior to leaving the building. -Staff must bring each child’s emergency contact information and the first aid kit on the field trip.
Bathrooms:
- Staff must supervise children while they are using the bathrooms.
Playground/Outdoors:
-It will be the responsibility of all staff to ensure the safety of children on the playgrounds. Supervision of children will include the following:
A head count will be taken before leaving the building.
-Children will be escorted by the staff to their designated play areas.
-Staff will encourage and demonstrate proper equipment usage and play.
-Staff will circulate through the play areas, supervising and interacting with the children in a positive manner.
-Staff will coordinate positions so that all play activities and equipment is supervised.
-A head count will be taken before re-entering the building.
-Staff may not leave children unattended or out of state-permitted ratios and group sizes.
-Children may not go inside for any reason (including to the bathroom); nor may they go back outside unless accompanied by program staff.
- Staff must be aware that the wood chips pose a choking hazard to children under the age of three.
-Supervising staff must have a phone outside at all times in case of emergency.
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Madina Academy Resources
- Schoology: Creating Folders, uploading content, creating auto-graded tests and assessments
- Schoology: Disabling students commenting in courses
- Adding Announcements to Schoology Courses
- Cisco WebEx: Creating an account, hosting and recording meetings
Professional Development Resources & Webinars
- Teacher Observation Rubric: Connecticut Common Core of Teaching Rubric
- OK2Ask Differentiating the K-8 Classroom: Webinar on tools that can be used to differentiate instruction. Contains links to teacher resources and free online tools.
- Islamic Teacher Education: Free online (recorded and live) courses necessary for every teacher in an Islamic school.
- SimpleK12: Online Teacher Professional Development
- Intel Teach Elements: Online professional development courses.
- ASCD: ASCD is a global community dedicated to excellence in learning, teaching, and leading. ASCD’s innovative solutions promote the success of each child.
- Teachers First: Includes classroom resources for every grade and subject, professional resources on differentiation, working with parents, handy tools, and lots more.
- ed2go: Contains online courses in many categories including Teaching & Education.
SMART Board Tutorials/Resources
General
SMART Notebook
SMART Board Ink Aware
SMART BOARD Lessons and Interactive Websites
Child-Friendly Search Engines
Chrome Extensions
- Read & Write: Download the Google Extension from the Chrome Store. Teachers get access to premium features for free. Click here to register as a teacher. Read & Write provides comprehensive reading and writing support for the web and Google Drive documents. It includes text-to-speech for reading content, a dictionary, a translation tool for ELL students, writing tools like word prediction and voice dictation, colored highlighters for easy extraction of information, and more. However, the free version for students only contains the text-to-speech tool.
Adaptive Learning Resources
- Freckle: Differentiated instruction across many subjects and grades. Math (K-9), ELA (K-12), Social Studies (K-12), Science (K-8). Teachers create a free account and add accounts for the students. Students can log in and solve questions based on their grade level. The questions get harder as students answer them correctly. Videos are provided for students when they answer wrong to help them. Teachers can log in and track students' progress.
- Moby Max: Helps struggling learners quickly catch up to grade level and find and fix learning gaps for all students. Free for Teachers. Teachers create accounts for their students and can track student progress.
- Prodigy
Reading Resources
- Teach your Monster to Read: Games. Covers letters and sounds to reading full sentences. Free to use on the computers.
- Epic! Books: (Free in Class) Leading digital library for kids 12 and under. Access to 25,000 online stories, audio books, learning videos and quizzes. Teachers create accounts for themselves and their students. Teachers can track student progress and assign readings and quizzes. Students use it in class for free. Parents have to pay if students need access from home.
- ReadWorks: (Free) Differentiate reading instruction with high-quality texts and lessons. Teachers create accounts for themselves and their students, assign readings based on their DRA level.
- NewsELA
- ReadTheory.org
Math Resources
- Delta Math: Students see how to solve the problems they got wrong. Teachers can assign assessments. Great for middle and high school math.
- Prodigy Game: Fun and interactive Math website. Free curriculum aligned math games for grades K-8. Teachers create accounts for the students and can track student progress. Adapts to the students' levels and gets harder as they answer more questions. Provides hints when students get a question wrong. Teachers can track students' progress and assign specific contents. Available on laptops or tablets.
Formative Instantaneous Assessments
- Edulastic: Teachers can create assessments based on common core standards and see students’ progress and even give them a second chance at doing the assessments.
- kahoot.com: Create online quizzes for students to take and compete with each other. Provides the teacher with instant feedback on what students have mastered and what needs to be worked on.
- Quizizz: Similar to Kahoot. Create online quizzes for students to take and compete with each other, or to practice and work on at home. Includes tons of ready-made quizzes that can be used as is.
- Gimkit: Similar to Kahoot. Allows students to practice on their own as well as answer in front of the class. Students earn points as they answer questions correctly.
- Quizalize: Similar to Kahoot and Quizizz. Turn boring tests into fun classroom team games. Instantly know who needs help. Allows students to form teams.
Science/STEM Resources
- Angie’s List: STEM Projects
- Science Buddies: Science Fair project ideas.
- Science360: A video library that provides videos on the latest wonders of science, engineering, technology and math. Includes videos provided by scientists, colleges and universities, science and engineering centers, the National Science Foundation and more. Science360 is an up-to-date view of breaking science from around the world.
Game Creation Resources
Bingo Creation:
- Bingo Creator with Images: Allows you to create bingo cards with images that you upload from your computer.
- Custom Bingo Cards: Allows you to create bingo cards of different sizes and using pictures.
- Bingo Card Generator: Allows you to create bingo cards with text.
Interactive Games
- Interactive Learning Games for Education: Organized by subject then topic. Great for whole classroom instruction or individual work on Chromebooks. Many games are flash based and don’t work on the IPads yet