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Helping Educators address the “Discipline Gap” with an actionable approach

March 24

38 mins

Episode Description

In this episode, Dr. Burkhalter explains her focus on the discipline gap and its importance in education.

Details
- Explains that her doctorate focused on discipline systems, which she found were closing rather than opening doors for students
- Noted that college doesn't prepare educators for discipline challenges, focusing instead on instructional piece.
Dr. Felicia: Shares how she "failed forward" as a teacher and wanted to support other teachers who were becoming discouraged

Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)

Details
Tier 1 as universal supports that all students receive
Tier 2 involves small groups and targeted interventions
Tier 3 provides intensive support like functional behavioral assessments
Details
- Traditional discipline involves dictating behavior to student
- A strong connection to 'Choice Theory" and putting "the ball in the court of the learner". Students are looking for guardrails but also wanting ownership with concern to their behavior.
- Practical implementation steps
Practical implementation Steps
- Start with student focus groups to learn what they need and what their triggers are
- Involve parents in solution development
- Listen to staff to determine what they need and will support.
- Analyze data together and having real conversations about what's not working...modify as necessary.

Multiple discipline approaches

Check out the linked resources below to learn more about the specific approaches discussed.

Contact Info:

Dr. Felicia Burkhalter

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