Schoolwide Discipline Planning

The implementation of a schoolwide discipline program must include a thoughtful, productive review of the current research on behavior expectations and student motivation. It must be developed with consideration to the developmental levels and unique learning needs of the students who are present within the classrooms. A well-conceptualized, carefully implemented program should reduce disruptive behavior and improve student achievement.

This service provides an initial audit of the current schoolwide polices and practices in three distinct program areas; the philosophical base of the program, the organizational components and the operational practices. Consultants will work with a school-level team to design a customized framework for developing and implementing a schoolwide discipline plan that meets the contextual needs of the school. A seven-step process will be utilized by consultants. The support of the building principal is critical to the success of this process.

What We Offer/Performance Promises:

• Planning session(s) with the principal and school-level team to develop a customized plan for auditing the current discipline policies and practices, creating a plan for developing a shared philosophical base for the revised program, examining organizational components and determining operational procedures.
• A seven step process will be utilized to guide the school faculty in developing (or redesigning) a schoolwide plan.
• Specific training and facilitation to build stakeholder commitment to the development and implementation of a schoolwide plan.
• Assistance in developing an evaluation instrument to monitor progress and make adjustments to ensure successful implementation.

Key Benefits:

• The design and facilitation of a customized plan for developing and implementing a schoolwide discipline plan.
• Training as determined by the school-level team and incorporated into the individualized plan.
• On-site facilitation and support in assisting the school-level team through the seven step process.
• Assistance with implementation and evaluation of the program during the first year.

For more information contact: Dr. Ted Knapke, Ted.Knapke@fcesc.org.