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Paul from NJ here. Looking forward to beginning my next chapter at the elementary level. I gladiate by investing in people and putting relationships first. #edugladiators
Good morning #edugladiators Steph Dill elementary SPED T in Colorado. I've been thinking about JR - and the fact that he may be moving to another state and I will deeply miss him if that happens.
Good morning! James joining in from the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas... Instructional Technology...been thinking about JG this summer and how I can be more of a mentor...🌞🔆 #edugladiators
Good morning, #EduGladiators! Andrea, founder of @ILM_Consulting. DD has been in my mind this Summer. Tough kiddo but turned it around and graduated. Very hopeful for him!
John Meehan, instructional coach from Washington DC. I’m gladiating today and every day in memory of Brandon Johnson, a former student of mine who was murdered in 2013. Tough kid with an amazing smile. #EduGladiatorshttps://t.co/RSt7kuITbS
Good morning #edugladiators Hoping to chat for a while until it's time to start putting the new floor in the basement. Anyone want to come over for #BasementPD?
A1) Big things right away like fights. Then after following a progressive system of discipline for repeat behaviors. For some it diminishes it for others it doesn’t. #EduGladiators
A1: I feel like there are not a lot of suspensions in my division. In my own school there was a couple in-school suspensions for things like drugs and fighting but realy kicking a kid who is struggling out of school to learn a lesson? #edugladiators
A1: While there is a guideline for suspension it really is up to the P to determine in some cases if it is neccessary. I really believe that in most cases suspension doen't decrease the behavior. #edugladiators
A1: Currently I believe we suspend students for repeated physical behavior towards others. I’ve never had a student that needed suspended, so honestly I’m not 100% sure what students currently get suspended for. #edugladiators
A1 Physical altercations and repeated refusal/insubordination are the two biggest behaviors. I'm not sure that suspensions truly decrease these behaviors. #edugladiators
A1 Suspensions occur for what they describe as Tier 3 incidents...drugs, fighting, threatening behavior, etc. The Ss know the "game" and suspension serves as the only intervention #edugladiators
A1b Being suspended is a rare occurrence in my building. That being said I’m not sure how effective it is other than it makes parents aware and causes some discomfort for them too #EduGladiators
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A1: Severe and/or frequent violations of the student code of conduct. School removal alone does not work in any school district. These students need additional support not seclusion. #edugladiators
Behavior is one way that students communicate as well as satisfy personal needs. Therefore, to change a behavior, the teacher must determine what need the student is communicating and provide a more acceptable way to meet that need.
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A1. I’ll speak to my time at @pgcps - as suspensions were a daily event and did little to curb behavior issues. While I absolutely get it why they had the policies in place that they did, it created an environment of “us versus them” between adults & students. #edugladiators
A1: While there is a guideline for suspension it really is up to the P to determine in some cases if it is neccessary. I really believe that in most cases suspension doen't decrease the behavior. #edugladiators
A1 Usually after repeated disruptions to safety of self or others, acts of violence, anything unlawful. Planning interventions when returned is goal to improve behaviors as suspensions alone do not usually change behaviors. #EduGladiators
A1) Suspensions are very infrequent, generally violation of school district policy. They do decrease repeat of same behaviors. Young adults understand/participate in the steps prior to such a serious consequence. #EduGladiators
A1. Physical aggression, leaving campus, threats, etc. The ongoing integration of restorative practices we've incorporated as an administrative team along with increasingly school-wide have aided significantly with the reduction of suspensions. #EduGladiators
A1 In my experience, suspensions rarely curb behaviors. Rather, proactive supports and intervetion, ongoing communication between school and the family, and mentoring help students make better decisions. #EduGladiators
#edugladiators we have two types of suspensions. Internal and external. Internal is for tier 2 type of offense does. External is for extreme incidents.
Research-based theory on behavior indicates that there are typically four basic needs, or Communicative Functions, that an individual is seeking to satisfy through undesirable behavior: Escape, Attention, Sensory, and Tactile. #EduGladiators
A1 We work with reflections rather than punishment, but will give suspensions for major offences (violence, bullying) Reflections work well, so we rarely give suspensions. This makes them effective since Ss see them as huge. #edugladiators
I agree Jay! These were the same behaviors in my former districts that ended in suspension. Only time they decreased is once we dig deeper as Ts/Ldrs to address root causes. #EduGladiators
Identifying the Communicative Function of the undesirable behavior is the most important aspect of planning successful behavioral intervention. #EduGladiators
#EduGladiators A2 The goal of any discipline should be to change the unwanted behavior. Suspensions can play a part in that but only if they have a counseling peace and follow up so that students know how to make better choices.
A1: Not many suspensions at my school. They are typically reserved for violent/malicious acts or a repeated series of discipline referrals. I feel like as the year went on, suspensions really went down. #edugladiators
We don't really suspend students very often. Since they're so rare, we don't have an in-school suspension room. Mainly b/c we are a private school, but also b/c we don't want Ss out of the classroom. #EduGladiators
Exactly. When a S's behavior is so severe that it merits a suspension, Ps come in for a meeting & together we look for ways to support the S. #edugladiators
A1: Only for severe behaviors & actions - - fighting, harming, safety issues, etc. For the one time offender, it probably makes a difference. Other than that, probably not. #EduGladiators
A2 Suspensions remove students who cause problems. My administrators refused my idea to have students get counseling to find out why they acted that way. Our Counseling page https://t.co/FO8flSZIuh Classroom and Behavior Management page https://t.co/AgaiKKe8zc#EduGladiators
A1: Same here- We have made an effort to decrease suspensions. Proactive attempts to curb these behaviors- additional supervision, providing T’s with skills/strategies for tone and approach with challenging S’s. #Edugladiators#satchat
A2 I think that sometimes it's removal from the environment for the purpose of sending a message to students, staff, and families. It's a visual consequence but I'm not sure it's effective and sometimes it's what the student wants. #EduGladiators
A2: I view suspension as a reset. A reset for the student, a reset for the teacher, and a reset for the class/students as bystanders to the negative behavior choices. #edugladiators
A2: Honestly no idea. I have never thought it effective in correcting behaviours. In the students differences were made they likely just made a mistake. Those who habitually are doing things that result in suspension the issue is far bigger. Solve that. #EduGladiators
Behavior is one way that students communicate as well as satisfy personal needs. Therefore, to change a behavior, the teacher must determine what need the student is communicating and provide a more acceptable way to meet that need.
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#EduGladiators A1 My three daughters have been out of K-12 for a while now. I have 3 grandkids soon to start so I’m interested in the topic of discipline.. Arizona’s policies are at https://t.co/oiONavpmpb starting on page 8.
A1: student safety or repeated causes for disrupting the learning environment. Changes behavior if it is a child that is never in trouble but made a poor choice, does not change behavior otherwise. #EduGladiators
When behavioral intervention plans prove ineffective, there are generally two reasons: either the plan was not implemented completely or consistently or the Communicative Function was not accurately identified. #EduGladiators
A2: Some Ss who are repeat offenders of the same actions actually want to be suspended so they don’t have to come to school. We have to find a different way to reach them so they actually WANT to be here or else the loop continues. #edugladiators
A2) The thought is that it will stop the behavior that occurred. Often that is not the case and some students go back into repeating that behavior again #EduGladiators
A1 In my experience, suspensions rarely curb behaviors. Rather, proactive supports and intervetion, ongoing communication between school and the family, and mentoring help students make better decisions. #EduGladiators
This is a great way to look at it. We just need to make sure that we communicate this idea to everyone involved. Some Ts still see suspension as 'punishment' & not a learning opportunity. #EduGladiators
I think that’s a great practice. I always told my Ts that even if we suspend, they are still coming back to your class. Let’s find out what the problem really is. Behavior is just a symptom of a deeper issue. #EduGladiators
A2 Suspension was intended to be deterrent. That said, we see now that it’s important for students to remain in school. Repeated offenses -including suspension- can escalate and have lifelong implications for Ss. Consider school-to-prison pipeline for example. #edugladiators
A2 One of the purposes of our suspensions is to communicate to Ps that this is a serious behavior issue. We meet with Ps & discuss ways to support students. #edugladiators
#EduGladiators A1b There’s additional discretion by a school’s administration to suspend a student.. so I guess any behavior outside the norm is grounds?
If I do suspend, we work hard to get to root of the issue and help the student. Counseling, peer mediation, school based behavioral health team, academic help, etc. The goal is keep students IN school. #edugladiators
One of the things I’m observing is suspensions uniquely tied to conflict resolution models. I wonder about cultural differences in navigating conflicts that might impact this response. #edugladiators
A2 I’m sure the intent is to have students reflect on their behaviour and have their parents intervene but students are often angry and parents sometimes have a special day with Student and take them out ☹️ Rewarding behaviour #EduGladiators
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Research-based theory on behavior indicates that there are typically four basic needs, or Communicative Functions, that an individual is seeking to satisfy through undesirable behavior: Escape, Attention, Sensory, and Tactile. #EduGladiators
That is a shame. I would hope there would be someone open to analyzing the effectiveness of current practice and also open to looking at alternatives! #edugladiators
A1. Designed as consequences to rule violations to get “problem” students away from others. But it ends up incentivizing problem behavior. Especially when schools feel like mini compliance prisons, a suspension effectively serves as a “get out of jail free” card. #EduGladiators
A2 Remove a student from a situation, act a deterent from further behaviors, provide a safe learning environment for other students. Not sure of the efectiveness of any except the last. #edugladiators
That’s good! I agree that as coaches and leaders, we need to do a better job equipping Ts to engage and redirect behaviors. As well as foster mindset and understanding of childhood development. #EduGladiators
A2: Look at the hard questions, Why are suspensions occurring? Who’s getting suspended? Does it change behavior? Instructional delivery and engagement- @mgrosstaylor#EduGladiators
#EduGladiators A2a I participated in #satchat a little while ago. The topic was #gifted and #2E student support. I wonder if a 2E’s behavior could be mistaken and get them suspended?
A2. I've always seen suspension as a "reset" for behaviors that are too significant and/or restorative practices have been utilized (group discussions, Alternative Learning Center, etc.) Ss need to know we still care greatly about their overall success upon return. #EduGladiators
A2: I'm not sure of the goal of suspension, we need to teach replacement behavior, or really get to the root cause. I work in a Title1 school, our families have so many other concerns like food and $, having to stay home for a suspension is difficult. #edugladiators
We don't really suspend students very often. Since they're so rare, we don't have an in-school suspension room. Mainly b/c we are a private school, but also b/c we don't want Ss out of the classroom. #EduGladiators
A2: I think the old views of suspension think it will stop the behavior. I think sometimes we look at it as a break for the T and other Ss. We need to be building relationships, implementing interventions. #EduGladiators
A1: The infractionmust involve harm to self and/or to others. We have introduced both Responsive Classroom and #LIM into our school which drives us to seek the WHY first. #EduGladiators
Students are always communicating. Sometimes it is verbal, sometimes nonverbal through actions/inaction. We need to listen, watch, learn. Get them the help they need. #EduGladiators
A2: I think the purpose is for S to realize be behavior is unacceptable and won’t be tolerated, but I think it does the opposite. The S gets what they want to sit at home and we send the message we don’t care about them. Conversations are key. #edugladiators
A2: Effectiveness varies but more importantly the environment that the student returns to will be the predictor of student success. We cannot expect behaviors to improve if we have not made any efforts to improve the culture for struggling students. #EduGladiators
#EduGladiators A2x Given the origins of our public school systems, to grow compliant factory workers, if suspensions are used to weed out (imagine a bell curve) students who don’t fit that mold?
A3: It totally depends on the family, the actions, and how many times the student has been written up for it. When communicating to parents, it’s so important to keep the conversation as positive as you can. Instead of pointing out problems, we need to make goals. #edugladiators
And we need to make sure we listen completely before we jump to any conclusions or make any assumptions. You know what they say when we assume something. #EduGladiators
We ask Ps to come in for a meeting & we discuss how to talk to their child in a non-punitive way to help them reflect. Working as a community helps Ss make lasting changes. #edugladiators
I’m also sitting with how our educational system doesn’t like dissent and that valuing harmony and conflict avoidance might push certain students towards suspensions. Also, might build up frustration towards anger. #edugladiators
A2 The goal should be to become a better student by realizing a poor choice was made and that you can make better decisions...the school should function as that support piece #edugladiators
Q2: One would hope that a suspension helps everyone pause, reflect, and get back on track. It would be rare for me to suspend, but if I do, there is a lot of teamwork that goes into helping the students involved. #EduGladiators
That’s a good graphic to share. I think it’s also important to discuss how our mindset, beliefs, and biases need to be addressed as factors leading to disproportionate suspension rates among students of color. #EduGladiators
A3: Ps think suspensions will change behavior. However, It communicates to Ps we don’t know what else to do at school. It conveys we have given up and want the S out of the building and that it is Ps reaponsibilty to change the behavior now. #EduGladiators
The question becomes “which behaviors aren’t tolerated.” Most of them are around Ss navigating anger. What if the system breeds and fosters anger for some Ss more than others? #EduGladiators
A2) I would say if this is what the data says over a period of time we have to change our practices. Suspensions and changes in behavior do not have a correlation. #edugladiators
I agree that sometimes the suspension may be for the T. So in cases like that we need to support the S with their behavior choices, and we need to support the T with SEL support for self and students. #edugladiators
Plus let’s admit that it takes time to take deeper dive into Ss behavior. Many Ts/Ldrs don’t have the time or felt they don’t, but determining cause of behavior is too important not to prioritize. #EduGladiators
A2: Suspension is used differently at each school. Sometimes we need time to create better systems of support for the S, but I still don't believe that justifies OSS. #EduGladiators
A3: I think as a result of older practices, the view of suspension by the community Is similar to the one 10-15 years ago. More communication needs to occur to change this. #edugladiators
But....when school is engaging & Ss like it, they definitely don't want the suspension (also there tends to be less misbehavior). Schools that are like prison need to change. #edugladiators
A3 Parents are required to bring their child into school after a suspension to have a meeting. We try to make a plan together to improve the behaviour #EduGladiators
A3 No, it communicates that students are "bad". You have to build ties and communicate wit hthose families. It can be diffifult, but you cannot give up for the sake of the Kid! See @PaulONeill1972 comment about the return environment as well. #edugladiators
A3) It communicates their student is a trouble maker. That’s how the school perceives them so many parents will think that’s all the school sees them as. #EduGladiators
@mexusmx I have newspaper articles of crimes committed later in life from students who were suspended from our school & who were never counseled. https://t.co/F3TyUXkDja#edugladiators
I believe the engagement piece is critical. If we pique curiosity and nurture creativity, Ss engage in meaningful work and have a purpose. Distractions come when focus is fuzzy. #Edugladiators
A2: Look at the hard questions, Why are suspensions occurring? Who’s getting suspended? Does it change behavior? Instructional delivery and engagement- @mgrosstaylor#EduGladiators
Students especially at the elementary and middle level are short sided and unlikely to reflect while on a suspension. Any reflection they do encourages them to dislike the school and teacher more. #edugladiators
A3: The answer to the first question is situational. However, the answer to part 2 is relational. How have we invested in our relationships with parents and families? Are we partners in the process or are we two separate, disconnected entities? #edugladiators
A3 Many parents have a traditional view of suspicion -this analogy-
Take notes:Study:Test - Make a mistake: Get punished
Our communication can change this if it’s important to us- @mgrosstaylor@MrPStrunk#EduGladiators
A3. Suspensions send a message that “your kid is your problem” & we’re not responsible for their behavior. But WE (schools) plan the lessons, WE hire the teachers & WE select the books & curriculum. Yet “we” wash our hands when “THEY” act out? We need to do better. #edugladiators
A1: Suspensions for a myriad of offensesbut usually fighting and repeated referrals. Does it work? I don't think so. There are so many steps Ts & admin must take before they're gone, and they come back even more amped bc the real issue was never addressed. #EduGladiators
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If a student is hurt, and they cry, we wouldn’t suspend them. But if a student is hurt and they get angry, they are likely to. Sad and Mad are both normal human reactions to being hurt. How does the educational system value both? #edugladiators
Thanks Dennis for sharing! Just finished “The Beautiful Struggle” by Ta-Nehisi Coates which made me think about how schools test black and brown Ss. #edugladiators
A3 When a student is suspended, I meet with them and their family before they leave and then again when they return, almost all of the time. If I can include the staff member/student who was impacted in a later meeting, I do that, too. #EduGladiators
A3: S take it as we don’t care, and F take it as we want to inconvenience them. It says we don’t have time to deal with them. It’s doing the opposite. It has to be a joint effort between home& school. Bring P to the school. #edugladiators
Yes it takes a great deal of time from everyone. We have to figure something out if we want to help the child get past the behaviors so that learning can happen for all. #edugladiators
#EduGladiators A3b The thing is, the talent & skills required for coaching a student to improve their behavior reside with the school. When the student isn’t in school it’s a major miss, no? With adults you address the behavior straight away. Why is it deferred with kids?
A2. I've always seen suspension as a "reset" for behaviors that are too significant and/or restorative practices have been utilized (group discussions, Alternative Learning Center, etc.) Ss need to know we still care greatly about their overall success upon return. #EduGladiators
There is teamwork involved when making the decision to suspend too. Sometimes it feels like a solution in the ‘heat of the moment’ but often it is not and collaborating helps guide the interventions too. #Edugladiators
We need more leaders to understand urban education. Their is gross misalignment between teachers and students in urban areas. We try to mold the student and they resist and rebel. #edugladiators
A4: we need to early on embrace anger and look for ways to navigate it within the educational system as opposed to teaching students to stifle and push it deep down so that it explodes and results in behaviors that lead to suspension. #EduGladiators
A3: Ps think suspensions will change behavior. However, It communicates to Ps we don’t know what else to do at school. It conveys we have given up and want the S out of the building and that it is Ps reaponsibilty to change the behavior now. #EduGladiators
A4 First and foremost, we need to really get to know our students, and not just after they've made a bad choice. Let them know we care and they will be more receptive to redirection when needed. #EduGladiators
A2: I would imagine the goal/purpose of suspension is a prolonged reflection of one's decisions in behavior. Does suspension accomplish this? Temporarily. #EduGladiators
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My dude @brewerhm says it like this “Behavior is feedback. Behavior is a reflection of instruction.”
Often we don’t want to hear that last part about our instruction. We don’t want to look at ourselves, easier to displace onto the student. We must take ownership #EduGladiators
A3: I would suggest that if parents are accepting of the fact that their child is struggling behaviourally they might see suspension as some different than the ones that do not accept it. Most I would say see it as an inconvenience to them more than anything else. #EduGladiators
A3. An opportunity for deepening support. Before a child is suspended always meet with the student's parent upon going home and having a conversation. Upon return to school I always ensure I check in with the child taking steps to ensure a repeat doesn't occur. #EduGladiators
I mean, we have colleagues who struggle with anger. We have a society currently dealing with it. If adults can’t handle anger, how will our students? #EduGladiators
A3 The perception is usually apprehension... Sometimes a suspension is the first time that a parent ever heard from the school...it would be tough for anyone to receive that type of feedback #edugladiators
Exactly! Kinda goes back to the thought of the first phone call home shouldn’t be negative. We must build relationships with kids and their families. #EduGladiators
A4) Identify that repetition is not a relationship. Just because you get into a daily routine does not mean that you have created a safe environment that empowers all students to share their talents and gifts within your classroom. #edugladiators
Students who are actively engaged don’t misbehave to the point of suspensions. Students who respect their teachers rarely get suspended. Build relationships! I think many teachers believe themselves to have strong relationships with students when in fact they don’t #edugladiators
A4) Allow the student to reflect, give time to rebuild relationship, and learn from mistakes. Isn’t that what school is about, learning. #EduGladiators
My dude @brewerhm says it like this “Behavior is feedback. Behavior is a reflection of instruction.”
Often we don’t want to hear that last part about our instruction. We don’t want to look at ourselves, easier to displace onto the student. We must take ownership #EduGladiators
A3 We meet w/parents and Ss before any action is taken. The meeting is for all to be able to have a say in the ‘solution’ and sometimes that does mean suspension. Also a chance to find an alternative to suspension. Very collaborative. #EduGladiators
A4) We create our norms together as a school then post time in every room. Young adults really insightful writing these at the beginning of the year. #EduGladiators
A3. Suspensions send a message that “your kid is your problem” & we’re not responsible for their behavior. But WE (schools) plan the lessons, WE hire the teachers & WE select the books & curriculum. Yet “we” wash our hands when “THEY” act out? We need to do better. #edugladiators
A4: BUILD RELATIONSHIPS! Get to know S and their family. Know what’s going on at home bc that is usually the root of behaviors. Build a family dynamic at school bc some kids don’t have that and that’s what they are longing for, hence the acting out. #EduGladiators
A3. An opportunity for deepening support. Before a child is suspended always meet with the student's parent upon going home & having a conversation. Upon return to school I always ensure I check in with the child taking steps to ensure the ongoing support is known. #EduGladiators
A4: By understanding that test scores shouldn't be our only focal point when it comes to data. Behavior is communication and we must unpack what we are seeing and hearing if we want to truly address student achievement. #edugladiators
One of our teachers shared this post from Edutopia on Facebook the other day. Great message about connecting with our students and being purposeful. https://t.co/oXz7nNWLs0#EduGladiators
A3: For many of our Ss who have had repeated suspentions we are breaking the relationship w/ the S and the fam. So much is talked about relationships - then we need to build upon those relationships, uncover the reason for the behavior and find a replacement. #edugladiators
Effective interventions reduce the pay-off for the negative behavior and increase the pay-off for appropriate behaviors that support the learning environment. This is achieved through environmental adaptations and/or reinforcing or teaching Replacement Behaviors.
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And usually the individual Ss involved in these matters never discuss under guidance what happened and how it made them feel...Society shows that problems can be solved and forgiveness can happen, but only when we talk about it #Edugladiators
A4: The community needs to be strong. The idea of restorative justice only works when those who cause offence are willing to acknowledge that mistake. Spending more time building empathy and community than punitive correction will do a lot for accountability. #edugladiators
A4 Develop a proactive system so that there is a structure in place so we are less ‘reactive’ to behaviors. Being reactive only escalates a situation. #EduGladiators
A3: I didn't think the goal of suspension was to show kids and their families we care, but it makes sense. Do they feel that way? I doubt it? This is a great conversation to consider how to make it better. Maybe include stakeholders in effective disciplines??? #EduGladiators
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A4: we need to understand all behavior is a form of communication and respond accordingly. To often teachers don’t reflect on their own contributions to student behavior. #edugladiators
Would love to spend more time with this one #edugladiators Thank you for sharing everyone. Keep the kiddos first then figure out their behaviors with them.
A4) Identify that repetition is not a relationship. Just because you get into a daily routine does not mean that you have created a safe environment that empowers all students to share their talents and gifts within your classroom. #edugladiators
A3 We constantly meet with Ps & Ss, build relationships, & explain that we want to work together. They may feel angry about a suspension at first, but once we have a deep conversation that usually changes. #edugladiators
To me, this starts with encouraging dissent and challenge in the classroom. If early on students are encouraged to share their anger in healthy ways and aren’t taught to stuff their anger because of our own fragility around anger, this isn’t going to change. #EduGladiators
A4 Just as we think differently about instruction we can also think differently about suspensions- our field carries on practices, at times, for little more than -we’ve always done it that way @mgrosstaylor@josuefalaise#EduGladiators
Rosa - you hit the nail on the head! S who are actively engaged in a classroom where they love their T and connect with their classmates DO NOT GET SENT OUT OF CLASS. #EduGladiators
Students who are actively engaged don’t misbehave to the point of suspensions. Students who respect their teachers rarely get suspended. Build relationships! I think many teachers believe themselves to have strong relationships with students when in fact they don’t #edugladiators
A4: we need to first agree on what accountable means. If some feel it is a pound of flesh, and others think it is engaging Ss in a dialogue around actions and impact of those actions, that disconnect will lead to confusion and dissent. #edugladiators
A4: Ss need buy-in just like adults. If they were really connected to their schools and felt appreciated and had ownership in rule making, then their behavior would reflect that, and their participation in influencing their peers would reflect it also. #EduGladiators
A3: Thinking of older Ss, some might want it - - not engaged, avoiding, looking for an easy out, etc. A district I worked in many years ago suspended kids for truancy. 🤦🏼♀️ I changed that & had them spend time w/me until 5:00 p.m. I had great parent support. #EduGladiators
This is a part of the problem. By the time a behavior has escalated to the point of a suspension, Ps should have had numerous convos with the school. #edugladiators
A3 The perception is usually apprehension... Sometimes a suspension is the first time that a parent ever heard from the school...it would be tough for anyone to receive that type of feedback #edugladiators
A2:
Thanks, @D4Griffin3 for sharing this data!
The data shows the disparity in how schools have historically applied suspensions.
This, alone, makes it is ineffective.
#inequities@EduGladiators#EduGladiators
A4 I'm a huge believer in restorative justice practices. We've been using them for 20 years (wihout the name!) & have very few behavior issues. #edugladiators
#EduGladiators A4a I think it starts with empathy.. something my mom used to remind me of growing up, “There but for the grace of God go i.” Corinthians 15:8-10..
Thank you so much for leading our @EduGladiators discussion this morning. Suspensions, preventing & process of, are topics we should discuss more often. #EduGladiators
From the first behavior...you can at least try to. Figure out what's going on and implement interventions...that type of contact develops relationships #Edugladiators
Q4: Provide the assistance & support they need, connect them to the outside resources that might be needed for some, and foster strong, positive relationships with all of our kids. Relationships ~ Relationships ~ Relationships. #EduGladiators
Good point. I find that when working with Ss with behavior issues we have often to train Ps in anger management. I sometimes do roleplay with them to teach them new ways of reacting to their children #edugladiators
I mean, we have colleagues who struggle with anger. We have a society currently dealing with it. If adults can’t handle anger, how will our students? #EduGladiators
#EduGladiators A4b The story in the Bible about the shepherd leaving his herd and seeking out the missing lamb. I think a caring teacher is a major part of the solution too. +
A3 We meet w/parents and Ss before any action is taken. The meeting is for all to be able to have a say in the ‘solution’ and sometimes that does mean suspension. Also a chance to find an alternative to suspension. Very collaborative. #EduGladiators
#EduGladiators A4c The thing is, accountability is only 1/2 of it.. accountability is a yoke without responsibility/authority to make a change. Can a kid change their learning experience to suit them? No idea what that might look like. But it’d be a step towards Ss owning it.
A4: We have been using behavior reflections & modules specific to the behavior. Ss have to make a presentation & we invite parents in to participate. #EduGladiators
Agreed! Behavior issues in classroom? The first place to look is at the instruction? Are students engaged? Challenged? Encouraged? Respected? #Edugladiators
Heavy thoughts for early on a Saturday morning. Is #EduGladiators usually like this? I should be on my way to Cochran, AZ to do some #aerial#videography for #arvrinedu and here I am instead.. #cool
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Fake protests organised by the keystone commie snp are an insult to the majority of Scotland who the snp conveniently likes to forget voted to stay in the UK in the first referendum before we collectively voted for Brexit.
I bet the snp rig election votes as well
#EduGladiators “The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do.” –B. F. Skinner
It was just a matter of time.
And time’s up.
https://t.co/5L8xdQCcMu
A4: Like so many others have stated. If we don't have relationships with ALL students, we can't hold them accountable. If we know our students, we know the circumstances around each and every decison they make. #Edugladiators
I have presented this as an assistant principal and now as principal on creating a positive environment in our classrooms. Take a look- https://t.co/6ZNH5yHqSK#EduGladiators
Exactly! If parents are used to positive c📞s, then that relationship was already established. I try to not let the negative be the first contact w/ my high schoolers. Parents/ guardians are updated daily through our class social media pgs w/highlights from Ss! #EduGladiators
Yes agreed - to simply say We need to ask the student why they do this blah blah blah.
Get real! Some of these ppl on this #EduGladiators thread must teach in fantasy land.
A4: Restorative Practice/Justice. I’ve used it in my classroom, and I believe it was not only effective for the moment, but it also had a positive impact on students’ future behavior. We need to address the infraction but also address the relationships. #EduGladiators
We have explained the expectations for them but not in this way. I think this would be a good way for everyone to be on the same page, which is the goal. No surprises. #Edugladiators
