A Canadian Perspective on Alternatives to Zero-Tolerance in Discipline Codes
Research Article/Paper
Shannon, Mary M. and Douglas S. McCall, "Zero Tolerance Policies in Context: A Preliminary Investigation to Identify Actions to Improve School Discipline and School Safety," Prepared for the Canadian Association of Principals.
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Guidance for Changing School Discipline Codes
Guide or Manual
"Creating an Effective School-wide System of Discipline and Student Support," Educators for Social Responsibility.
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Chicago Public Schools Incorporate Restorative Practices into Student Code of Conduct
Education Law
Student Code of Conduct for the Chicago Public Schools for the 2007-2008 School Year, Chicago Public Schools Policy Manual, Section 705.5 (Adopted: June 27, 2007)
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Los Angeles Public Schools Adopt Discipline Foundation Policy based on Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Education Law
Discipline Foundation Policy: School-Wide Positive Behavior Support, Policy Bulleting BUL-3638, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) (March 27, 2007).
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The Kentucky State Legislation Provides A Framework for Integrating Positive Discipline into Curriculum
Education Law
"Legislative Declaration on Goals for Commonwealth's Schools - Model Curriculum Framework (158.6451)," Act of the Kentucky General Assembly (Effective: July 14, 2000).
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A Massachusetts Elementary School Discipline Code Based on Teaching Social Skills and Positive Reinforcement
Education Law
Discipline Code, Montague Center Elementary, Gill-Montague Regional School District, Massachusetts.
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An Elementary School in Manitoba, Canada Works with Children to Understand and Overcome Misbehavior
Education Law
Code of Conduct and Discipline Policy, Minnewasta School, Western School Division, Manitoba, Canada (May 2007).
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