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 MTSS process
- Developing Effective Discipline Policies and Procedures
- Alternative to Exclusionary Placements
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
Workshop Title: Chapter 37 and MDRs
Description:
Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code (TEC) focuses on student discipline, law, and order within Texas public schools. It outlines regulations for managing student behavior, including the Student Code of Conduct, disciplinary actions like suspensions, expulsions, and placements in alternative education programs. It also addresses bullying, harassment, and other safety concerns, ensuring schools maintain a safe and supportive environment
Key Takeaways:
Understandig Compliance: Texas Education Code Chapter 37 requirements, including disciplinary actions, alternative placements, and student behavior management.
Manifestation Determination Reviews(MDRs): Learning when to apply MDRs
Effective Policies: Developing and implementing discipline policies that align with legal standards.
Behavior Management: Strategies for managing extreme behaviors and creating alternatives to exclusionary placements.
Behavior coordinators will leave with additional tools to effectively manage referrals while fostering student growth and minimizing disruption to learning.