This critical conversation will explore the use of punitive discipline in schools and the implications for educational leaders who purport to follow social justice principles. Discipline policy and politics will be examined through the use of discretionary discipline referrals, disproportionate impact on special education students, teacher bullying and charter schools as alternative placements. These topics will be used to incite reflective dialogue on alternative, more inclusive and positive approaches to discipline.
Participants:
Heather Cole, University of Texas at Austin
Rebecca Cohen, University of Texas at Austin
Bonita Homer, University of Texas at Austin
Julian Vasquez Heilig, University of Texas at Austin/UCEA
Mark A. Gooden, University of Texas at Austin