Behavior and Discipline Toolkit

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Behaviors that interfere with a child’s learning in school can be challenging for both parents and teachers. This toolkit provides information about addressing behaviors through assessment of the child and development of a positive behavior intervention or support plan. It also includes information to help you understand school disciplinary procedures for children who receive special education services.

Online Resources – National

• Center for Parent Information and Resources – Link to behavior assessments, plans, strategies and a variety of resources.
• Positive Behavioral Interventions Supports – Technical Assistance Center, funded by the
  U.S. Dept. of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, is a resource for schools,
  districts and states to address emotional and academic outcomes for all students.

Online Resources – State

Refer to individual school websites for each school’s “Code of Conduct” which includes disciplinary procedures for all students.

PIC Fact sheets

Discipline

•  Can my child be suspended?

Functional Behaviora Assessment

• What should a parent know? 

Behavior Intervention Plans

• How do I help develop an effective plan?

Publications

• Parents Are the Key – This user-friendly booklet, developed for parents and caregivers, describes school disciplinary procedures (such as suspensions and manifestation meetings) in detail. It also includes information about how school teams can address behaviors that are interfering with a child’s learning.

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