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Supportive School Discipline Initiative Overview. Logistics. PDF of the presentation is available at http://rec9nm.org/index.cfm?pID=5381 . This is also where the webinar will be archived. Questions will be compiled and answers will be sent out via e-mail to all attendees. Presenters. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Supportive School Discipline Initiative
Supportive School Discipline Initiative Overview 1LogisticsPDF of the presentation is available at http://rec9nm.org/index.cfm?pID=5381.This is also where the webinar will be archived.
Questions will be compiled and answers will be sent out via e-mail to all attendees.
2Perdita WexlerHealth Education Coordinator School and Family Support Bureau Public Education Department [email protected]
Lori GoetzEducation AdministratorSpecial Education BureauPublic Education [email protected] RaperResponse to Intervention CoordinatorSanta Fe Public [email protected]
3AgendaOverview of Supportive School Discipline Initiative
Special Education Resources
Highlight Response To Intervention (RtI)
Wrap Up
4Purpose of Supportive School Discipline InitiativeReleased January 2014 Assists schools in meeting Federal law obligationsFocus: Administer student discipline without discriminating on the basis of race, color or national origin.5New Mexico Public School Suspension Rates School Year 2012-13
3.4% of all students received out-of-school suspensions
0.98% of all students received in school suspensions
6Civil Rights Data Collection increasing number of students losing important instructional time due to exclusionary discipline
Disciplinary sanctions in-school/out-of-school suspensions, expulsions create potential for significant negative educational outcomes 7Exclusionary Discipline PoliciesStudies have shown correlations between exclusionary discipline policies and practices and an array of serious educational, economic, and social problems:Decreased academic achievementIncreased behavior problemsIncreased likelihood of dropping outSubstance abuseInvolvement with juvenile justice system8Supportive School Discipline Initiative OverviewDear Colleague LetterGuiding Principles: A Resource Guide on Improving School Climate and DisciplineDirectory of Federal School Climate and Discipline ResourcesCompendium of School Discipline Laws and Regulations
9Dear Colleague Letter (DCL)1. Assist schools in meeting their obligations under federal law to administer student discipline without discriminating on the basis of race, color or national origin.
2. Assist schools in providing all students with equal educational opportunities through guidance on how to identify, avoid, and remedy discriminatory discipline.
103. Explain Office of Civil Rights Title VI and Department of Justices Title IV and Title VI investigative process.
This includes:Legal framework on allegations of racially discriminatory student discipline practicesEvidence to consider in evaluating complaint of discrimination
Title IV or Title VI provide remedies for violations to ensure:individual relief to students adherence to the requirements for school
114. Provide examples of school discipline policies and practices that may violate civil rights laws
Provide overview of racial disparities in administration of school discipline Civil Rights Data Collection OCR and DOJ investigations
Equip school officials with array of tools to support positive student behavior Provide range of options to prevent/address misconduct promote safety and Avoid use of discriminatory/inappropriate discipline policies
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The Appendix to the DCL Provides illustrative recommendations to assist schools to identify, avoid and remedy discriminatory discipline based on race, color or national origin
The recommendations are linked to U.S. Department of Educations Guiding Principles for Improving School Climate and Discipline
13Guiding Principles: A Resource Guide for Improving School Climate and Discipline
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Guiding PrinciplesOutlines principles for improving school climate and discipline practice 15The Principles Are and Are NotAreAre NotA resource guide An outline of three priorities Developed for policymakers, district officials, school leaders, and stakeholders Useful to improve school climate and discipline. Reflective of U.S.D.E. research with safe and supportive schoolsGuidance on legal requirementsRequired for states, districts, or schools to take actions.
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The Three Guiding Principles
Create positive climates and focus on prevention
Develop clear, appropriate, and consistent expectations and consequences to address disruptive student behaviors
Ensure fairness, equity, and continuous improvement 17
Example fromGuiding Principle 3: Action Steps Checklist:
Train all school staff to apply school discipline policies and practices in a fair and equitable manner.
Use proactive, data-driven efforts to prevent, identify, reduce, and eliminate discriminatory discipline and unintended consequences.
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Appendix 1: Directory of Federal SchoolClimate and DisciplineResources19
20The Directory Includes
Products and Tools
Data Resources
Policy Guidance
Technical Assistance Centers
Research
Federal Initiatives
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Appendix 2:Compendium of School Discipline Laws and Regulations22
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State Law Compendium On-line tool that includes state school discipline laws, regulations, and policies
Covers 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico
Searchable database accessible bystate category across one or more states
24State Law CompendiumSearchable Categories: General Provisions
In-School Discipline Out-of -School and Exclusionary Discipline Discipline Approaches Addressing Specific Infractions Prevention and Behavioral Supports Monitoring and Accountability School Resources and Safety Offices State Education Agency Support
25Supportive School Discipline InitiativeSpecial Education Resources
26Supportive School Discipline InitiativeCreated due to the collection of nationwide data by the Office for Civil Rights.
Youths with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by suspensions and expulsions.
27Students who receive special education services represent 12% of students in the country, and:
28New MexicoTo date, the data for New Mexico shows students with disabilities are not disproportionately suspended or expelled.
There are many resources available to help us continue to support out students with disabilities.
29Directory of Federal School Climate and Discipline Resources: Special Education Highlights
30Directory of Federal School Climate and Discipline Resources: Special Education Highlights
IRIS Training Module- He Just Needs a Little Bit of Discipline (pg. 8)
Module 19 - Key Issues in Discipline for Students with Disabilities (pg.13)
Partnership Dialogue Guide for Building the Legacy IDEA 2004 Discipline Regulation (pg. 13)
Equity by Design-Using Peer-Mediated Learning to Advance Equity for All Student (pg.17)
Civil Rights in the Classroom: Special Education, Discipline, and Homelessness (pg.20)
31Directory of Federal School Climate and Discipline
32Equity by Design: Using Peer-Mediated Learningto Advance Equity for All Students
33The Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
pbis.org
34The Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and SupportsPositive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)/School-wide PBIS.Functional Behavioral AssessmentBullying PreventionSchool Mental HealthResponse to Intervention (RTI) Positive Behavioral Supports and the Law
35http://ped.state.nm.us/ped/index.html
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Special Education BureauStudent Discipline Technical Assistance Manual for Students with Disabilities
Addressing Student Behavior Manual
Memo on Use of Time-Out Rooms as a Behavioral Intervention
Memo on Use of Physical Restraint as Behavioral Intervention
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39Special Education Bureau Technical Manual
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Special Education Bureau Technical Manual
41Special Education BureauBehavioral Memos
42Response to Intervention43Response to Intervention
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Student Assistance Team Process48
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51http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/school-discipline/index.html
52http://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/events/webinars
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54Thank You!Webinar will be archived athttp://rec9nm.org/index.cfm?pID=5381
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