Restorative Justice
Does this method focus on accountability and responsibility?
Yes
What does PBIS stand for?
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
What does SEL stand for?
Social and Emotional Learning
True or False- Exclusionary practices are uncommon, so Alternative Discipline is not important.
False
True or False: This method is meant to be done with groups of students.
True!
What is one aspect of Tier 1 in the PBIS tiers?
Creates clear and consistent expectations for student behavior OR
Teaches behavioral expectations to all students OR
Works with students that are recognized for good behavior
What are the five essential SEL competencies?
self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making
Name three lasting impacts that suspensions or expulsions have on students.
School-to-prison pipeline, a future reliance on social services, and falling behind in learning and development
Is this method meant to be more discussion based or teacher led?
Discussion Based
After a year of PBIS, what percent decrease was found in in-school suspensions?
an 18% decrease
True or False: Studies show that SEL programs that teach effectively impact students in a negative manner.
False
What students face higher suspension rates, harsher, longer lasting punishments, unfair treatment, more monitoring from teachers, and being negatively labelled?
Male Black Students
True of False: This approach replaces punishment with accountability and dialogue among students.
Describe why tier 3 is different from tier 2?
Tier 2 is still social, Tier 3 is highly individualized and personalized responses to specific behavior
This SEL competency focuses on understanding others' perspectives and empathizing with them.
Social Awareness
According to research, what percentage of Texas public school students experienced some form of exclusionary discipline during middle and high school?
59.6%
Who is responsible for implementing this method of discipline?
-Teacher models
-Students lead and carry on with help from teacher
Provide a brief overview of all three tiers.
Provide an example for each of the 5 SEL competencies.
- understanding one’s emotions - controlling reactions - knowing how actions impact others -communicating - choosing to get space
What are some recommendations that help prevent the urgent need for alternative Discipline?
Professional development, district plans, and methods for student reporting