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- Title
Common misconceptions of suspension: Ideas and alternatives for school leaders.
- Authors
Green, Ambra L.; Maynard, Deanna K.; Stegenga, Sondra M.
- Abstract
The use of exclusionary discipline practices in schools has been well documented since the 1970s with the passing of the Safe Schools Act and implementation of zero-tolerance policies. Despite research indicating the ineffectiveness of exclusionary practices, students continue to receive suspensions and expulsions at alarming rates. Additional research highlights that there may be misconceptions regarding the application of suspensions and their perceived functions and effectiveness on students and their families. The purpose of this article is to discuss common misconceptions regarding the effects of suspension and provide teachers, school psychologists, and administrators with proactive strategies for implementation in local systems to create positive school climates and optimize successful outcomes for all students and staff.
- Subjects
STUDENT suspension; ZERO-tolerance school policies; SCHOOL failure; ACADEMIC probation; STUDENT expulsion
- Publication
Psychology in the Schools, 2018, Vol 55, Issue 4, p419
- ISSN
0033-3085
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/pits.22111