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Discipline Matrix and Handbook

Training for School Climate Teams and School Staff

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Implementation Timeline

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Student Conduct and Discipline Office hours in support of shifts in practice

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November 2022

Introduction of key components of New AD to Administration

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Full implementation of New Student Conduct Administrative Directive and supporting materials

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Instructional Framework

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The Why

From the punitive nature of feedback and punishment

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Towards a relational and community response to hold us accountable for our behaviors, with opportunities to learn and engage in our learning.

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Roadmap

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The Data is not Changing

Family Input Forum and From

Community Partnerships

Student, Teacher, & Parent Listening Sessions

Cross District Feedback

Discipline Advisory Board

Board of Education and Superintendent

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A Special Thanks to:

  • Students and Families
  • Members of SS&H
  • The Re-Imagine Discipline Work Group
  • Racial Equity and Social Justice Department
  • Members of the Special Education Department
  • OSSS Project Manager

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  • Office of School Performance
  • PPS Leadership
  • Title IX Department
  • Members of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Department
    • Restorative Justice
    • TOSA’s
    • Rapid Response
    • Attendance & Engagement
  • PPS Legal Counsel

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Behavior Matrix 22-23

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Replaces Summary

of Behavior Expectations and Consequences

(from SRRH)

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Should align with your school climate plan.

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Does not replace school based problem behavior and definitions or school based behavior flow chart.

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Does not replace school

based behavior flow chart

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*Woodmere Elementary

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*Roosevelt High School

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Shifts

  • Types (formerly known as Levels)
  • Possible interventions or supports
  • Guidance on Types formerly Levels in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (SRRH)
  • Clarification on Chronic (formerly repedated)
  • Clarification on Suspension and Expulsion

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Type I

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TYPE 1:

  • Are typically aligned with Stage 1 referrals
  • Are low level behaviors where classroom interventions or teacher moves support

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Type II

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  • Type II behaviors are more graduated behaviors and/or are chronic (persistent) Type I

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  • This is where we the shift around Harassment/Bullying and Profane/Abusive Language

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We now have:

  • Early response to
  • Escalated response to
  • Severe
    • these categories to adhere to Every Student Belongs and Title IX

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Type III

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  • Type III behaviors are more graduated behaviors and/or are chronic (persistent) Type II

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Type IV

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  • Type IV behaviors are more graduated behaviors and/or are chronic (persistent) Type III

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New Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Discipline Handbook

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Updated Handbook for 2022-2023

  • Includes updated behavior matrix
  • Greater information on ancillary supports and programs
    • Student Success and Health
    • MTSS
    • Title IX
  • Focus on Restorative Justice
  • Focus on Student Rights and RESJ
  • Electronic version is hyperlinked to take you to that particular support on the PPS website.

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Remember

Your MTSS TOSA and Student Conduct Coordinator is your partner for all things climate. They provide supports and resources.

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MTSS Team

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Support and Consultation 2022-2023 School year

  • Office Hours
    • 1 hour
    • First ½ hour is collaboration with other departments (SPED, SS&H, Legal, IT, and others)
    • Second ½ hour is for questions, concerns or technical support
    • Twice a week
      • Monday 10-11
      • Wednesdays 2-3

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Student Conduct Coordinators

Sarah Holm: Franklin, Lincoln, McDaniel, Roosevelt Clusters & Pioneer

sholm@pps.net (971)804-2858

Dana Riemer: Cleveland Ida B Wells, Jefferson, Grant, Multiple Pathways Clusters

driemer@pps.net (971)712-4303

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