Reducing Exclusionary Discipline
Positive School Discipline Resources
The Office of Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness
Indiana Department of Education
The Office of School Building and Physical Safety
What is our responsibility as educators?
Alternatives to Consider
Social-emotional learning is a tier one strategy, used for all students, that has a positive impact on student behavior. Students develop social and emotional competencies not just during a freestanding SEL lesson but through their daily interactions with peers and adults. The way that adults model and support students in learning academic content and responsible behavior sends strong messages that impact students’ social and emotional learning. School-level disciplinarians and counselors who are experts in behavioral interventions and restorative practices have a major impact on the overall integration of SEL into the fabric of a school. Teachers and other school staff are involved in integration as they must have a working knowledge of how to reinforce SEL and set up experiences that strengthen student skills and build a strong class culture. (CASEL.org)