At Liberty High School (Missouri), in-school suspension is a corrective, rehabilitative process. The successful program features a Saturday School, infraction-specific self-help packets for students, staffing by a full-time paraprofessional, visits by subject-area teachers, and meetings with counselors. (PGD)

A conceptual process for organizing behavior management systems for emotionally disturbed or behaviorally disordered youth is described, along with its basis in ecological theory. The three phases of developing policy, gathering information, and developing the management plan are applied to five areas: setting, services, relationships, curricula,…

A combination of principles drawn from the current major theories of behavior discipline often proves to be more effective than the use of any single theory. (LH)

Discusses the variables related to punishment and describes alternative forms of discipline. Suggests the need for parent education programs to teach positive strategies for discipline problems in the school and home. (JAC)

This paper integrates information from several areas regarding the use of discipline in American schools. The material provides a framework for conceptualizing what happens when children misbehave. (Author/MC)

A combination of behavioral and motivational theory is proposed to deal with the problem of violence in schools. Characteristics of persons effective in dealing with violent or aggressive students include intelligence, positive attitudes toward students, and high expectations for students. Other personal qualities that are related in general to…

Preventive and coping strategies that provide school security include techniques to obtain and analyze data in order to identify trends and to develop a school security needs assessment. Other security measures involve special training for teachers, supervision, and a crisis plan. Administrators who examine and upgrade their schools' security…

This article describes an in-class suspension program in a junior high school, designed by the Turn Around Program (TAP) committee of the Myron J. Michael School (Kingston, New York). The committee developed a specific model to fit their needs, emphasizing reform rather than punishment. Suspended students received tutoring, remediation, and…

This paper describes a method for evaluating current discipline practices and provides a strategy for making decisions about adopting or adapting behavior change strategies commonly reported in the professional literature. The guide begins by explaining relevant terms and key features of effective behavioral support. The remainder of the text…

Originally presented at a 1986 conference on student discipline strategies, this collection of papers represents highlights of the conference proceedings. Each paper has since been revised and updated. An introduction by Oliver C. Moles discusses the nature, extent, and academic effects of student misbehavior. In "Classroom Management Techniques,"…

This document is designed to provide guidance to Illinois school administrators on positive behavioral interventions with students with disabilities. It begins with a description of the Illinois statute addressing behavioral interventions and then provides information on district policy guidelines on establishing and maintaining a committee to…

This study assessed whether a classroom foundation based upon constitutional rights and responsibilities would help elementary and secondary school students with emotional disturbances who are being mainstreamed. The framework of Judicious Discipline, which balances individual rights against social responsibility, was applied in public school…

Disciplining is an active teaching and learning process of helping young children become cooperative people who can acquire self-discipline. This book provides three broad philosophies for dealing with misbehavior and difficult children. Chapter 1 offers an overview of the Teacher Behavior Continuum. Chapter 2 provides a detailed explanation of…

This paper examines what is known about the link between court decisions and changing school discipline practices; proposes a variety of studies to add to knowledge in this area; and contains suggestions on ways that research findings can be used to improve the ongoing legal education of school personnel. The complex nature of some of the Supreme…

Based upon the belief that what children learn from adult responses to their early behavior sets the foundations on which they will build all future learning, this publication provides information for teachers on the appropriate guidance and management of children's behavior in early childhood settings using a contextual approach. Issues discussed…