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Principals who deal with student discipline need to be fair and consistent.
Originally Broadcast on May 10, 2010 • $249
60-Minute Recording of Video Online Seminar
While there are many discipline programs principals can implement, there are general strategies that she can adopt to ensure that the disciplinary action is fair and a learning experience for both the student and the teacher. Dealing with Student Discipline focuses on specific strategies to deal with students, teachers and parents.
Principals who deal with student discipline need to be fair and consistent and must have the skills to communicate the disciplinary action to everyone involved. Even when the correct criteria is met the principal may face criticism. Some of the criticism is unavoidable but the principal must make the best call that she can make.
Former principal and superintended Suzanne Tingley will reviews appropriate steps principals can take to make sure the disciplinary actions of students are consistent, fair and communicated to all parties involved effectively.
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After viewing Dealing with Student Discipline you will be able to:
- Explain why their school-wide discipline policy should be part of the school culture for everyone, not just for students who get into trouble
- Identify and resolve points of conflict between teachers and principals regarding the application of the school discipline code
- Address problems of inconsistency in applying school rules
- Identify the “circle of discipline” a principal should use when dealing with a student who has been removed from the classroom
- Develop a plan for including teachers, principals, students and parents for a periodic review of the discipline program
About the Presenter:
Suzanne Tingley began her career in education by teaching English in Paraguay, South America as a Peace Corps Volunteer. She was a high school and middle school English teacher and Department Chair for 10 years before becoming the Academic Dean at a private school. Returning to public education 5 years later, she served as an elementary school principal for 3 years and then became a superintendent of schools, retiring in January 2008 after 15 years in that position.
Tingley has published over 60 articles in education journals including seven Commentaries in Education Week, the education journal of record. One of her essays was included in The Last Word: The Best Commentary in American Education (Education Week Press 2007).
She is an adjunct professor for the State University of New York in the Department of Education Administration and was recognized by the university with an award for her “unique contributions” to the program. She is an “Outstanding Administrator Award” recipient, given by the New York State School Library Association. In 2007 she was named a “Woman of Distinction” by the New York State Senate. She has served on many boards, including the Board of Trustees of the local college.
She has taught many workshops and seminars and currently works as an education writer and consultant. Her book, How to Handle Difficult Parents: A Teacher’s Survival Guide (Cottonwood Press 2006) received very favorable national reviews and was praised by nationally syndicated columnist John Rosemond in his column shortly after the book appeared.
She holds a BA from The Ohio State University and an MS from the State University of New York at Oswego.
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Originally Broadcast on May 10, 2010 • $249
60-Minute Recording of Video Online Seminar
