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4.3 Proactive School Discipline Procedures There is policy, leadership, and staff support for an equitable code of discipline that supports students' understanding of rules, laws and expectations for responsible behavior that enables teaching and learning. 
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Related Resources Tools Protective Schools Assessment The Protective School Assessment is an online evaluation that educators can use to assess the culture and safety of their schools. Protective Schools Online Training Modules These modules are designed to help you enhance the protective nature of your school and target opportunities to strengthen your school. Publisher: Protective Schools Safeguarding Our Children: An Action Guide This guide consists of research-based and practical guidelines to help increase school safety. Author: Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice of the American Institutes for Research, and the Nat Publication Date: 2000 Publisher: U.S. Department of Education School-wide Positive Behavior Support: Implementers’ Blueprint and Self-Assessment The National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports has created the School-wide Positive Behavior Support document to provide implementers with definitions and procedures that ensure successful implementation of school-wide support of positive behaviors. Publication Date: 2004 Publisher: OSEP Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Threat Assessment in Schools: A Guide to Managing Threatening Situations and to Creating Safe School Climates Created by the Secret Service and the US Department of Education, this document contains useful and accurate information about past incidents in schools that can help prevent future incidents from occurring. Author: Robert Fein, Bryan Vossekuil, William Pollack, Randy Borum, William Modzeleski, and Marisa Reddy Publication Date: 2002, May Publisher: U.S. Department of Education Articles Bullying Prevention Is Crime Prevention This report describes how new anti-aggression programs can prevent up to half of all bullying in schools, an issue which is seen to currently affect one out of three children in grades six to ten, and which can lead to violent crime and death. Publication Date: 2003 Publisher: Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Creating a Climate for Learning: Effective Classroom Management Techniques This article suggests 12 steps teachers can take at the beginning of the year to promote effective classroom management. Author: Linda Starr Publication Date: 2004 Publisher: Education World Exemplary and Promising Safe, Disciplined and Drug-Free Schools Programs Created by the Safe, Disciplined, and Drug-Free Schools Expert Panel, this document identifies exemplary programs that promote safe and drug-free schools. Publication Date: 2001 Publisher: U.S. Department of Education Zero Tolerance This article discusses the definition of zero-tolerance, the establishment of zero-tolerance policies, and the elements of an effective policy. Publication Date: 2005, March Publisher: Hamilton Fish Institute Zero Tolerance Policies This article summarizes findings regarding the success of zero tolerance policies. Author: Mike Muir Publication Date: 2004 Publisher: Principals Partnership Useful Links Center for Disease Control The Department of Health and Human Services provides links to resources that promote the health and safety of people. DisciplineHelp.com This reference guide provides information on over 117 student misbehaviors. Sample solutions are also provided. Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2004 Using information drawn from a variety of sources, this report presents an annual assessment of crime and safety indicators in schools across the country. Issues addressed include violent deaths at schools, nonfatal student and teacher victimization, gang activity, and weapons/alcohol/drug possession on school property. Publisher: National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Justice Statistics ©2005 WestEd. All rights reserved.  |
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