smart iss strategies for building a better in school suspension
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SMART ISSStrategies for Building a Better In School Suspension
Goals for the Day Establish
philosophical underpinnings for a SMART ISS program
Discuss in depth models of ISS programs and opportunities to integrate
Discuss therapeutic intervention models to increase student success
Have fun
NormsTake care of needsAsk clarifying questionsBe on time from breaks and lunch
THE SOCIAL GAP
Low Hanging
Fruit
Traditional School Disciplinary Consequences Demotion Lowering Grades Detention Saturday School Suspension Expulsion
Classroom Consequences
Staying after school
More homework Writing lines Loss of recess Parent Conference Office Referral
What Behaviors are Students Referred For?
White students referred/suspended more for: Smoking Endangering Obscene Language Vandalism Drugs/Alcohol
AA students referred/suspended more for:
Loitering Disrespect Excessive Noise Threat Conduct
interference
“The Color of Discipline”: www. Indiana.edu/-iepc
What must we do versus what can we do.
Discretionary removals versusmandatory
Alternatives to Suspension and Expulsion
Ten Alternative Examples that Support Disciplinary Alternatives#1- Mini-Course
Ten Alternative Examples that Support Disciplinary Alternatives#2- Parent Supervision
Ten Alternative Examples that Support Disciplinary Alternatives#3- Counseling
Ten Alternative Examples that Support Disciplinary Alternatives# 4 Community Service
Ten Alternative Examples that Support Disciplinary Alternatives# 5- Behavior Monitoring
Ten Alternative Examples that Support Disciplinary Alternatives# 6- Restitution
Ten Alternative Examples that Support Disciplinary Alternatives# 7- Problem Solving-Contracting
Ten Alternative Examples that Support Disciplinary Alternatives# 8- Alternative Programming
Ten Alternative Examples that Support Disciplinary Alternatives# 9- Appropriate ISS
Ten Alternative Examples that Support Disciplinary Alternatives# 10- Coordinated Behavior Plans
Definition and RationaleSMART ISS
Who
What
When
Where
WHY
Models of ISS
The Punitive Model
The Academic
Model
The Therapeutic
Model
The Individual
Model
The Punitive ModelDoing Time for the Crime
Daily Schedule
Arrival Restroom Lunch On task
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Punitive ISS Room Arrangement
Keys to Success
Clearly defined rules and expectations
Review rules as the apply to rules that were violated
Opportunities to problem solve
Aversive task
Compliance based activities
Based on a time served model
Study Hall
Daily Schedule
Arrival Restroom Lunch On task
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Academic ISS Room Arrangement
Keys to SuccessAcademic skills are measured and
learning difficulties diagnosed
Individualized instruction in basic skills is provided
ISS instructor receives specialized training
Social skills remediation is taught using a research based curriculum
Role-playing, cooperative learning and engaging interactions
Therapeutic Model
Unique CharacteristicsImprovement of student’s self-image, communication, and problem solving
Counseling techniques, individual, group, reality therapy
Staff development for teachers, parent training, home school survival skills
Identification and monitoring of student behavior post intervention
Daily Schedule
Arrival Restroom Lunch On task
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Therapeutic ISS Room Arrangement
Individual ModelThe Smart ISS approach
Questions