Issues in suspension reform are examined in this document, which identifies the need for reform in the Oakland, California, public schools and offers suggestions. Data was derived from the conclusions of educational researchers, experiences of educators and students, and analysis of local data. Following the overview, which asserts that the level…

The purpose of this paper is to examine the complex issue of discipline in American public schools in order to understand its effect on the black student and his human development. Discipline is one of the major problems in the educational system today. In the past, parents and teachers attempted to control children with reward and punishment,…

Before discussing discipline policies and practices specifically, the authors survey the basis for discipline, the kinds of discipline, the needs and sources of discipline, and the relationships between parents and students and discipline. The authors point out the need for encouraging self-discipline and make the point that discipline and…

Responses of 225 South Dakota elementary school principals indicated that (1) 88 percent had a written discipline policy; (2) 47 percent followed a specific discipline model; and (3) 81 percent considered student discipline to be no problem or a minor problem. Responses are categorized by school district size. (SV)

Board of Education Action Motion No. 16 requires each school in the Cincinnati system to establish a discipline committee to establish a formal structure designed to encourage cooperative efforts between and among staff, students, parents, and other concerned citizens. The focus of these cooperative efforts is to improve pupil behavior. This…

A definition of school discipline and the dilemma faced by teachers in making decisions about school behavior are presented. The problem and dilemma are complex; and several alternative philosophies and practices are available. (JMF)

The schools must create a climate of reason and respect, and prevent negative self-images, humiliation, and failure. Perhaps 80 percent of the discipline problems in schools involve things the schools can affect. (Author/IRT)

This description of the development of a discipline policy at the Downers Grove (Illinois) Public Library recounts discipline problems, the process of creating the policy, and its effects. The text of the rules of behavior and a sample page from the procedures manual, which provides practical guidelines for enforcement, are included. (MES)

Describes a method for controlling minor incidents of disruptive behavior and failure to prepare for class. (MCG)

Good discipline is important because no group of people can work together successfully without establishing standards of behavior, mutual respect and a desirable system of values that leads each person in the group to develop self-control and self-direction. (Author)

Schools viewed as a type of service organization in which neither the organization nor the client can exercise choice in organization-client relationship; pupil control identified as central to organizational life in schools. (Author/LR)

The author contends that discipline problems are not caused by television, family problems, drugs or integration, but by the teacher and the administrator due to their absurd rules and ridiculous activities. (KC)

The "discipline ladder" approach emphasizes that each successive offense of the same type should result in punishment made more uncomfortable by designed increments. (Author/IRT)