The School Leader's Guide to Restorative School Discipline (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781412998604)

A positive model for restorative discipline

The authors provide a research-based and field-tested model that gives school leaders more productive alternatives to punishment, exclusion, and out-of-school suspension. This positive program helps improve behavior and keep students in school. This guide's model covers school-wide prevention, restoration, and intervention needs for students with emotional, behavioral, and conduct disorders (such as bullying) as well as developmental disabilities and autism. Key topics include:

• The latest research on the effectiveness of restorative discipline
• How to implement a comprehensive, school-wide discipline plan
• Ways to support and sustain the plan with teacher teams
• Networking with community services such as child protection, child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health professionals