Every campus in Texas is required by law to designate a Behavior Coordinator, or someone who is specifically responsible for maintaining student discipline.
Our Behavior Coordinator Training Program was designed to provided on-going professional development to behavior coordinator desigees in the area of school safety, behavior and discipline, and classroom management support. We built the four days of training to enhance your skills for the typical roles and responsibilities of a behavior coordinator. It's a 24 hour course spread out over 4 months.
Here's what we help you with:
- TEC Chapter 37: Discipline; Law and Order--training, resources, updates and guidance
- New Requirements for MDRs
- Developing a Behavior RtI process
- Developing Effective Discipline Policies and Procedures
- Alternative to Exclusionary Placements
- Managing Extreme Behaviors
Our behavior specialists work with you, combining their decades of expertise to train you as a Behavior Coordinator. You'll leave the program with a comprehensive knowledge base needed to be an effective and compliant behavior coordinator.
Target Audience: Individuals designated as Behavior Coordinators for their campus
Description:
This workshop will provide behavior coordinators with in-depth training on Texas Education Code Chapter 37 and Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs), ensuring they are equipped to maintain compliance with state laws on student behavior and discipline. Participants will explore the critical components of Chapter 37, focusing on their responsibilities regarding disciplinary actions and exclusionary placements. Through interactive scenarios, coordinators will have the opportunity to discuss real-life situations, collaborate with peers, and explore best practices for handling complex cases.
Additionally, the session will take a deep dive into MDRs, reviewing the laws that mandate specific actions after exclusionary placements and how to ensure legal compliance. Participants will also look ahead to potential changes in behavior support legislation, preparing coordinators for future legal updates.
Key Takeaways:
- A thorough understanding of Texas Education Code Chapter 37 and its compliance requirements.
- Key elements of Manifestation Determination Reviews and their application in disciplinary actions.
- Hands-on collaboration with peers through scenario discussions.
- Awareness of upcoming potential changes and how they may impact behavior support and disciplinary policies.
By the end of this session, behavior coordinators will have a clear understanding of how to comply with existing laws and how to prepare for potential legislative changes in behavior management and support.