New residence-hall policies have been put in place this year due to worries about crime, but protecting students' rights was another concern. The new policies are in response to students and parents who felt residence halls had become noisy, dangerous places. (MLW)

President Ronald Reagan honored the Gulf Elementary School of Cape Coral, Florida, for national excellence and achievement. The school followed four major steps to success: (1) build an academic foundation; (2) establish, monitor, and maintain high expectations; (3) build positive discipline; and (4) provide academic enrichment. (SI)

An effective discipline plan must emphasize respect and responsibility while addressing behavior problems. Assertive Discipline essentially tells students, "Behave or else!" (TE)

Argues that social relations, organization, and psychology of today's classroom system are interdependent and suggests that they became important factors in England and the United States through the market and disciplinary revolution of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Examines the educational practices of the English charity school…

This article explicates the current legislation, case law, and administrative law governing the discipline of students with disabilities. Guidelines are offered that divide disciplinary procedures into three categories: permitted, controlled, and prohibited. The role of the Individualized Education Program team in planning proactive disciplinary…

Explains a conceptual model for a comprehensive, multilevel, school-wide discipline program and describes its implementation in one elementary school. Key elements of the program include teaching social norms, a seven-step school-wide classroom management strategy, and targeted, intensive, and comprehensive interventions. (DB)

Dr. Mitchell Yell, an expert in special-education law, is interviewed on the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act that will affect the discipline of students with disabilities. He addresses suspension and expulsion of students with disabilities, the required manifestation determination hearing, and…

The constitutionality of section 43 of the Canadian criminal code, which provides a defense to the use of reasonable and corrective force on children, has been challenged. The Canadian Teachers' Federation argues that the case is not about spanking, but about enabling teachers to maintain order and create a positive, effective learning…

Suggests that society is increasingly hostile to youth, fixating on progress and success rather than treasuring children's genuineness and carefree innocence. Recommends giving children space to grow; becoming aware of what children say, think, and want; and discovering the limitations of goodness as a goal for child behavior. (DLH)

Management of social work students engaging in unethical behavior is discussed, drawing on litigation decisions and a professional association ethics code. The role of university lawyers is also examined, and recommendations for informing lawyers about the special circumstances of professional education and potential liability of problem students…

A survey of 195 college managerial personnel investigated their responses to various sexual harassment scenarios (economic injury, hostile environment, or no harassment) with regard to offender status (supervisor or coworker). Predicted sex differences in complaint handling and belief in sexual harassment myths were not found. Other findings are…

With input from administrators, teachers, students, parents, and other parish members, a Catholic elementary school developed a comprehensive discipline program around the themes of respect, spirituality, and responsibility. The program was evaluated over one year. Surveys indicated that parents, teachers, and students had positive perceptions of…

Provides practical guidelines, prepared by the American Federation of Teachers' new Lessons for Life campaign, for developing effective school discipline policy. Classroom management, effective discipline codes and policies, and code enforcement are addressed. (GR)

Examines some obstacles to full implementation of provisions of the 1997 Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Explores ways middle schools might overcome these obstacles, primarily by viewing behavior problems as errors in learning that can be ameliorated through quality instruction. Discusses ways in which schools must…

A five-part article describes and analyzes the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and a behavioral intervention technique called "positive behavioral interventions, supports, and strategies" (PBS). Suggests guidelines for applying PBS within the framework of IDEA, especially as it applies to discipline of students covered…