Discipline

Websites
School Discipline -- an overview statement about discipline issues.

School Discipline Resources -- lots of useful links.

The Color of Discipline: Sources of Racial and Gender Disproportionality in School Punishment -- a 2000 study that presents evidence of racial and gender inequalities in school disciplinary practices in the U.S.

Zero Tolerance, Zero Evidence -- a critical analysis of zero tolerance and related disciplinary policies and practices.

Unintended Consequences: The Impact of Zero Tolerance -- a critical analysis of the effect of zero tolerance policies in Kentucky schools.

Beyond Zero Tolerance -- a good article that argues "schools don't need extreme policies to be safe and secure."

School Discipline: An Uneven Hand -- a recent study that reveals a "race-based discipline gap" in Seattle schools -- i.e., racial/racist patterns in discipline rates and practices.

An Examination of Racial Discrimination in U.S. Schools -- a valuable research report from March 2000 -- includes information about disiplinary policies, tracking, teachers/teaching, graduation rates, and more.

Building Safe and Responsive Schools -- lots of links, studies, publications, information about model programs, and more.

Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation Project -- "a program designed to help students learn interpersonal skills important for the development of prosocial behaviors and constructive conflict management."

Bullying -- good resources about the problem and model programs addressing it.

Bullying Prevention -- good program ideas from the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence.

Success in Student Achievement and School Discipline at Northern Elementary School -- a study that shows: 1) the connection between disciplinary policies and the achievement gap, and 2) how one school changed from one of the worst schools in its county to one of the best, as a result of changes in its approach to discipline and its treatment of youth.

Alternatives to Expulsion -- a good resource site about zero tolerance and expulsion policies.

Behavior Advisor -- lots of different strategies/ideas for managing student behavior and promoting conflict resolution.

School Discipline Issues and Practices -- a number of good sources.

Classroom Discipline Techniques and Resources -- links to many articles about issues of discipline -- includes articles on praise and positive reinforcement.

What Works: Five Promising Discipline and Violence Prevention Programs -- a good article.

Discipline as a New Teacher -- a resource aimed at new teachers -- includes lots of links.

Links to Classroom Management Sites -- offers lots of good links including ones that address working effectively with ADD/ADHD students.

Classroom Management Ideas and Examples -- specific techniques offered by teachers.

Classroom Management -- numerous links with many classroom management ideas.

ProTeacher Website -- provides lots of ideas for classroom management.

American Federation of Teachers on School Discipline and Related Issues -- a number of articles offered by this teacher's union.

Guidance for Effective Discipline -- an article by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health -- written for parents, caregivers, and teachers.

The "You Can Handle It All" Web Site -- a general resource on many topics related to discipline -- presents a database of over 100 "misbehaviors" and possible solutions.

Some Good Books and Articles
Curwin, R. and Mendler, A. 2001. Discipline with Dignity. Merrill/Prentice Hall.

Hoover, R. and Kindsvatter, R. 1997. Democratic Discipline: Foundation and Practice. Merrill/Prentice Hall.

Kauffman, J. & Burbach, H. 1997. On Creating a Climate of Classroom Civility. Phi Delta Kappan, 78(4): 320.

Kohn, A. 2001. Beyond Discipline:From Compliance to Community Merrill/Prentice Hall.

Lawrence-Lightfoot, S. 1999. Respect: An Exploration. Perseus Books.

MacKenzie, R. 1996. Setting Limits in the Classroom: How to Move Beyond the Classroom Dance of Discipline. Roseville, CA: Prima.

Short, P., Short, R. & Blanton, C. 1994. Rethinking Student Discipline: Alternatives That Work. Corwin Press.