Statistics bear out comments by concerned administrators that across the nation teachers are working in a state of fear, at times subjected to assaults, harassment, intimidation, and rape; and that unlawful and violent acts by students on campuses have occurred with so much more openness and defiance than in the past that the physical safety of…

This report provides board policy samples and other policy resources on student discipline. The intent in providing policy samples is to encourage thinking in policy terms and to provide working papers that can be edited, modified, or adapted to meet local requirements. Topics covered in the samples include corporal punishment, student safety,…

This book describes and analyzes recent court cases involving the broad topic of student discipline in an attempt to aid school officials in understanding and complying with the underlying legal principles governing this area of school law. Individual chapters focus on the topics of the in loco parentis doctrine, due process and student…

This paper presents a case for the need to individualize discipline as well as instruction. The selected review of the literature indicates that published information on classroom management currently does not provide such an individualized approach. A child-type by intervention technique interaction strategy is suggested with specific examples…

After an extensive study of school organization and discipline in a large number of schools, the author summarizes some of his findings about the way in which school organization can influence student behavior and teachers' coping skills. (Editor/RK)

Notes the harm caused by exaggerated reports of violence in schools, clarifies the distinction between violence and discipline problems, provides a perspective on the actual extent of these problems, describes factors encouraging good school discipline, and suggests reasonable approaches for governments and schools to take. (PGD)

Reports on program initiated to reduce noise in undergraduate library through combination of space reallocation, rule changes, and staff monitoring of noise. Objective and subjective measures of noise (sound-level readings, preintervention and postintervention questionnaires) and results of intervention program are discussed. Memo distributed on…

Problem behavior at school "interferes with the educational process and places a burden on teachers" (U.S. Department of Education 2002, p. III-17). Disciplinary problems have long been linked to negative outcomes for students with disabilities, such as course failure and dropping out of school (Wagner et al. 1991). Parents, administrators,…

This guide from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services in the U.S. Department of Education is designed to assist school administrators in understanding the challenges faced in creating safe, effective learning environments, whole school practices that have dramatically increased effective learning environments, and under what…

This pamphlet for parents of children with disabilities discusses regulations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act that relate to discipline procedures, including suspension or removal, manifestation determination, and interim alternative educational settings. Presented in a question-and-answer format, it specifically addresses:…

Based on research concerning school crime conducted at 600 public secondary schools, boards of education are advised to consider changes in school organization that would result in smaller schools; make school rules that are clear, firmly enforced, and equitably administered; and speak out against community conditions that perpetuate social…

AAUP guidelines on establishing institutional policy and procedures for handling sexual harassment complaints are outlined. Sexual harassment is defined and procedures for both bringing and resolving a complaint are suggested. (MSE)

A study assessed the status of discipline and corporal punishment in Indiana's public junior high and high schools. Information is reported concerning the formation of discipline policy, methods of informing students of rules, school policy on various discipline problems, and the use of corporal punishment. (PP)

Historically Black colleges and universities are encouraged to establish campus learning centers where area public school teachers could improve their recognition of multicultural education and values and resolve some of the problems associated with school discipline. (JMF)

Suspension, although it temporarily alleviates a difficult situation, does little to change behavior or solve the underlying causes of misbehavior. Furthermore, suspension has been found to be used disproportionately against Black students, thus depriving them of access to education. Schools should evaluate their own practices and seek new…