Creating and Sustaining Discipline Policies That Support Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success: Strategies for School and District Leaders

This fact sheet describes approaches to create effective, evidence-based school discipline policies that focus on responsive rather than punishment-based discipline practices. It includes steps and resources to help school administrators and leaders examine why certain discipline policies exist. It also includes steps to engaging studens and community members in revising the district's approach to discipline.