"Changes in current discipline laws and regulations, a continued rise of disproportionality in discipline in schools, and the push for schools to provide discipline that works are the reasons behind the development of the first edition of this book. Don't Suspend Me! helps teachers and administrators use alternative discipline methods designed for long-term change of behavior for students in trouble. Filled with example discipline incidents and the appropriate responses and interventions to help change behavior of the ...
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"Changes in current discipline laws and regulations, a continued rise of disproportionality in discipline in schools, and the push for schools to provide discipline that works are the reasons behind the development of the first edition of this book. Don't Suspend Me! helps teachers and administrators use alternative discipline methods designed for long-term change of behavior for students in trouble. Filled with example discipline incidents and the appropriate responses and interventions to help change behavior of the students, it provides resources for administrators and educators to use instead of resorting to suspensions as the only method of response. Jess and John have been administrators in schools where they were in charge of discipline. Through their effective application of addressing discipline similar to academics, many other administrators and key stakeholders have and continue to rely on their expertise in providing effective discipline rather than just resorting to suspensions. Through their work of consulting with and supporting other administrators and schools, it is evident that there is a high demand for learning how to shift from traditional discipline methods to doing alternative discipline that works. Administrators and educators need a toolkit or handbook to guide them in implementing new forms of discipline in their schools. The book helps educators not only comply with new legal requirements, but also do what is best for students for the long term"--
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