In the past, school-wide zero-tolerance policies
have focused mainly on reacting to specific
student misbehavior by implementing
punishment-based strategies. Research during the
past 20 years has shown that school-wide behavior
systems that are positively focused on desired
behaviors can result in a substantive lifestyle
impact for all members of a school community.
Additionally, these school wide initiatives must
be supported by district-wide systems of
multi-tiered interventions and equitable policies
that focus on reducing exclusionary discipline,
increasing attendance, and sustaining positive,
inclusive, and hate-free school and district
cultures. This course will examine the
systems-based approach for implementing culturally
proficient, multi-tiered, school-wide behavior
supports, and the critical role that school
leaders have in building positive learning
environments for each student.
have focused mainly on reacting to specific
student misbehavior by implementing
punishment-based strategies. Research during the
past 20 years has shown that school-wide behavior
systems that are positively focused on desired
behaviors can result in a substantive lifestyle
impact for all members of a school community.
Additionally, these school wide initiatives must
be supported by district-wide systems of
multi-tiered interventions and equitable policies
that focus on reducing exclusionary discipline,
increasing attendance, and sustaining positive,
inclusive, and hate-free school and district
cultures. This course will examine the
systems-based approach for implementing culturally
proficient, multi-tiered, school-wide behavior
supports, and the critical role that school
leaders have in building positive learning
environments for each student.
- Teacher: Joel Hoff