A 12-week practicum was developed to improve school climate by using conflict resolution in grades K-6. Staff and students completed a poll designed to assess their concerns about the daily functioning of the school. The school's climate was discussed in light of how the student body reacted to the school setting, with emphasis on areas where supervision was not too obvious. Following the survey results, the focus shifts to a concentration on the areas of recess, playground, assemblies, and hallways. Rules in each of these areas received a new direction. Classes received instruction in how these areas would be addressed and what was expected of students. Careful supervision and analysis of the data allowed the researcher to adjust methodology and address problems as they arose. By the end of the 12 weeks, clear guidelines for acceptable behavior in the cafeteria, recess, hallway, and auditorium had been established. The students knew their limits and willingly accepted the imposed restrictions because they had been part of the rule-making process. (Fourteen appendices include the questionnaire for conflict resolution and the various checklists used. Contains 40 references.) (AA)