Presents a model that integrates a consultation problem-solving process with three preventive mental health levels. A review of the relevant literature is presented with each component of the model, and pragmatic applications are suggested to facilitate both problem-solving and consultation. The tertiary prevention level is emphasized. (BH)

Discusses an inschool suspension program at one junior high school and reveals how it has led to a reduction in discipline problems. (FL)

Discusses how PL94-142 may cause discipline dilemmas in schools, especially regarding suspension and expulsion, noting difficulties of determining separate discipline policies for handicapped and nonhandicapped students. Notes that the literature, the law, and the courts all point to the need for options for dealing with disciplining special…

Suggests a comprehensive problem-solving model that addresses discipline from a preventative perspective. Model provides guidelines for problem identification, methods of problem analysis, intervention techniques, and evaluation of discipline intervention. (JW)

Identifies "universal" themes of educational reform reports: improved teacher salaries/teacher quality; more traditional curricula with higher percentage of required courses; higher achievement standards; improved discipline; and stronger school-business ties. Criticizes reports for not tackling problems of principal-teacher authority…

Detention rooms are more effective when students are accountable for their behavior, rules and consequences are clear and publicized, and teachers are involved in the disciplinary process. (DCS)

Rather than letting the law's influence on education buffalo you, use it. Teach it to both students and parents. The results that will accrue from greater understanding will be well worth the curriculum investment not only for students and parents but for the school and the entire society. (Editor/RK)

The study examined the effects of bussing for integration, teachers' attitudes toward such a program, and their influences on interracial classroom discipline problems. (NQ)

Author offers suggestions to teachers for minimizing behavioral problems and facilitating learning. (CB)

Physical punishment of children is not only inefficient in maintaining discipline, but also harmful. School officials who favor it are often personally frustrated. (WM)

Historical resume of the role of discipline in the educational process. (MF)

Reports a study designed to determine if communication problems actually exist as perceived by classroom teachers. Negro and white teachers were found to perceive communication problems differently. More white than Negro teachers were dissatisfied, and reported more communication and discipline problems with students of the opposite race. (DM)

Presented in this article are several major principles involved in substantive due process in public institutions of higher education pertaining to disciplinary cases in which suspension or dismissal of students has occurred. (Author/BY)