A: Classroom management is possibly the most difficult aspect of teaching for many teachers and indeed experiencing problems in this area causes some to leave teaching altogether. Organization, consistent procedures and a clear definition of excepted outcomes for the student help to minimize discipline problems.
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Q: We have a problem with bullying in my school and I need strategies to combat the issue.

A: There are various curricula that are designed to establish a climate that reduces the emotional and physical cruelty some children inflict up on each other by behaviors such as ridicule, bullying and-in extreme cases-violence, these resources alone with free surveys for your school can be found on our Bullying webpage.
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Q:Does KCSS endorse the use of restraint as a behavior management method in schools?  Does KCSS endorse the use of any particular form of physical management or restraint use in schools?

A: Each of these methods is at the extreme end of a continuum that should be utilized as part of a process of intervention when:

·         It is part of a crisis plan for an individual, facility or school

·         All efforts at prevention or de-escalation of the problem have been exhausted

·         The safety of the child or others in the environment is in imminent danger

·         An individual is trained an certified in the use of restraint

·         A seclusion environment meets criteria established by the agency or organization

·         Documentation is part of the process of using seclusion and restraint

·         Parent notification within 24 hour is provided and part of the process continued...