Event Date Oct 15, 2015
Suspensions are often used as an individual disciplinary consequence in attempts to reduce problem behaviors in the future. However, suspensions have shown to be less effective for students with behavioral skills deficits. Suspending may be inappropriate and counterproductive to promote learning or behavioral compliance. Effective prevention methods (e.g., positive behavior supports) can inform a potential paradigm shift in how student misbehavior may be effectively addressed. Alternatives to suspensions will be presented, with special attention to implications and guidelines for both teachers and administrators. Learn how to replace punitive discipline practices with proactive, learning opportunities.
Suspensions are often used as an individual disciplinary consequence in attempts to reduce problem behaviors in the future. However, suspensions have shown to be less effective for students with behavioral skills deficits. Suspending may be inappropriate and counterproductive to promote learning or behavioral compliance. Effective prevention methods (e.g., positive behavior supports) can inform a potential paradigm shift in how student misbehavior may be effectively addressed. Alternatives to suspensions will be presented, with special attention to implications and guidelines for both teachers and administrators. Learn how to replace punitive discipline practices with proactive, learning opportunities.