Youth in Care

Making Sense of School Discipline and Suspensions


Description

In this course you will learn about the damaging impact of school exclusion on children, families, schools and communities.  Discussion of the foundational philosophy and content of the Buffalo Public School Code of Conduct.  Understanding short- and long-term suspensions.  Tips for preemptive and proactive approaches to school discipline, and prevention/diversion.  Scenarios and advocacy tips included.

Content
  • Intro
  • Impact of Suspension
  • Question 1
  • Question 2
  • Partnership & Prevention
  • Question 3
  • Suspension Maze
  • Question 4
  • Question 5
  • Scenario 1
  • Question 6
  • Scenario 2
  • Question 7
  • Quesiton 8
  • Scenario 3
  • Question 9
  • Suspension Process for Students with Disabilities
  • Quesiton 10
  • Evaluation 
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed