A conceptual process for organizing behavior management systems for emotionally disturbed or behaviorally disordered youth is described, along with its basis in ecological theory. The three phases of developing policy, gathering information, and developing the management plan are applied to five areas: setting, services, relationships, curricula,…

Presents two legal cases involving high school students ("Birdsey v. Grand Blanc Community Schools" and "State v. Wolfer") that illustrate requirements for use of "Miranda Warnings." These warnings are not usually required to be provided in civil suits, or proceedings involved in administration of school discipline.…

The high schools in Framingham, Massachusetts, use the Framingham Interagency Rehabilitation Model as an alternative to taking students accused of first-time offenses against major school discipline regulations to court. The process involves a quasijudicial hearing, court followup of student progress, and cooperation among several school and…

The Chicago (Illinois) public school system has developed a discipline program that stresses fair and consistent discipline. School personnel, parents, students, and the community are all involved in school activities. Several of the programs and activities are discussed. (DF)

Compares the findings of a 1961 Georgia study and a 1984 Illinois study of the most severe discipline problems occurring in high schools. (HOD)

Presents a model that integrates a consultation problem-solving process with three preventive mental health levels. A review of the relevant literature is presented with each component of the model, and pragmatic applications are suggested to facilitate both problem-solving and consultation. The tertiary prevention level is emphasized. (BH)

Discusses how PL94-142 may cause discipline dilemmas in schools, especially regarding suspension and expulsion, noting difficulties of determining separate discipline policies for handicapped and nonhandicapped students. Notes that the literature, the law, and the courts all point to the need for options for dealing with disciplining special…

This book describes how schools can promote positive and orderly climates that ensure learning. The text is divided into two parts. Part 1 looks at general concerns and provides a survey of discipline problems that public schools face and how the public views these problems. It discusses regularities, responsibility, and reinforcement--the three…

Article analyzed the makings of an effective teacher and how that teacher would effectively handle student discipline. (RK)

Physical punishment of children is not only inefficient in maintaining discipline, but also harmful. School officials who favor it are often personally frustrated. (WM)

Just as the courts are compelled to uphold welfare of the individual, colleges should be and must equally anxious to protect these rights. The article contends that the legal basis for reform is that a student enjoying the privelege of a university education should not lose his rights as a citizen. (Author/BY)

Conventional classroom controls are not working well for teachers today. The answer: low-profile controls, which focus student attention directly on lesson content without unnecessary distractions. (Author)

Administrators need to document all events connected with disciplinary action, including dates and descriptions of the incidents and of actions taken. These records, signed statements from witnesses and others involved, and references to applicable board policies or state statutes serve as crucial documentation in case of a formal court hearing.…

During 1978, 194 teachers identified as effective in 21 Kentucky middle schools were surveyed about techniques they would use to deal with 15 discipline problems. Agreement on preferred technique was highest for serious infractions. Individual attention was preferred for minor annoyances. Existence of a district discipline code affected teachers'…