Joe’Randle Tolliver
Behavior Management
Behavior/Discipline Plan
What is a discipline plan and what is the reason for it?
It is a corrective system that uses a range of graded disciplinary actions and responses to control and
manage behavioral issues. Sometimes it is provided by the school district but sometimes teachers can
create their set of rules for the environment they want in their classroom.
A few points to follow would be:
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The nature and severity of the behaviors
The factors and triggers leading to the behaviors
The impact of the behavior on classroom climate
School policy on behavior management
Involvement of parents in the disciplinary actions
Rules and consequences for the behaviors
Keep record of the disciplinary actions taken and each step for each student
The Plan
1. Verbal Warning or Redirect the behavior:
Create awareness in students regarding inappropriate behaviors and try to redirect them to the activity
on hand.
2. Conference with the student:
A quick face-to-face meeting with the student after class can give teachers an opportunity to voice their
concerns about certain behaviors that were displayed that day. This lets the students know what is
expected of them while giving them the chance to make it right.
3. Punishment:
Depending on the grade level of the classroom, a punishment can be given when other methods are not
successful. This can range from a time out to detention depending on the age and severity of the
actions.
4. Parental involvement:
Parents can be informed of the students’ behaviors and the teacher can attempt to get the parents
disciplinary help with the matter. It is important that the parent is aware of behavioral issues and can
sometimes play a key role in behavioral management.
5. Referral
Some students require more help than just in class discipline. In such situations, it is best to refer the
child to the school counselor or the principal depending on school policy. The disciplinary actions can
then become a collaboration between the necessary faculty.