Suspension and expulsion - why it isn’t helpful and what is

Research show that suspending students worsens behaviors, leads to more negative educational outcomes, and results in poor academic performance. So then, why are 3 million students suspended in the United States every year?

Undesirable behaviors in children are most often caused by unmet needs. They are seeking connection and relationships. They very likely don't have the tools to correct the behaviors on their own.

In this episode, Lauren gives us alternatives to suspension and expulsion that will help kids to develop the skills they need while also providing a supportive school environment.
 
Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: How do you provide a consistent and appropriate response from all providers working with children?

Try-at-home tip:  Walk and take tough calls. Walking helps you regulate your nervous system so your calls will go better if you do them while walking! 

Terms to Look Up:

• Restorative Circles
• Peer Led Mediation

Other related resources from The Behavior Hub: 

Blog Post: 

• Five Reasons Behaviors Occur
• Children's Emotions
• All the Coping Strategies for Your Kiddos

Podcast:

• Five Things that Drive Unwanted Behaviors
• How on Earth do we Deal with Misbehavior?
• Understanding Behavior and Regulating It

Our Online Courses: 

• Classroom Design with the Brain in Mind
• From Conflict to Calm:  How to communicate with kids so they listen the FIRST time!
• 4 Simple Steps to Problem Solving

Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!

• Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.
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• The Behavior Hub website
• The Behavior Hub blog

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