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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.

• Trauma-Informed-Decision Making
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
• Responsibility-Centered-Discipline

Contact Info:

Dr. Felicia Burkhalter

Email: feliciaburkhalter1913@gmail.com
http://linkedin.com/in/dr-felicia-burkhalter-674b8817

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