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    • Welcome to the Colorado Department of Education Best Practices for Discipline training for administrators! This course will discuss best practices for discipline and alternatives to expulsion. It is intended to help administrators who lead the development and implementation of behavior and discipline systems.

      It is important for school administrators to understand the critical elements of effective school discipline, best practices for responding to challenging behavior, and alternatives to suspension and expulsion. These tools are necessary to create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. When schools clearly define expectations, respond effectively to challenging behavior, and use alternatives to suspension and expulsion when appropriate, it helps students feel valued, respected, and supported, and classrooms and schools have stronger environments for learning. By focusing on these key elements, schools can reduce disparities in discipline outcomes and ensure all students have the opportunities and support they need to succeed. 

      During this course, you will: 

      1. Articulate key elements of effective school discipline.
      2. Identify best practices for responding to challenging behavior.
      3. Identify alternatives to suspension and expulsion and how to gauge the appropriateness of those alternatives.
      This course is approximately 45 minutes long. 

      For more information, please reach out to Jewel Sale, CDE Data Consultant- School Climate and Engagement, with questions: sale_j@cde.state.co.us.


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