Do No Harm: Discipline Policies And Practices

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EDL 610 3.2 Pillar 2 No Harm
Do No Harm
When it comes to the concept of Do No Harm, I believe it is a simple way of explaining schoolwide behavior expectations. It summaries the common positive behavior intervention supports expectations to be safe, be respectful, and be responsible. Additionally, it supports the rules outlined in California 's Education Code. It is essential to establish Do No Harm as an expectation for all members of a school community--including the adults. In coordination with a restorative practices program, Do No Harm can help build a learning community focused on developing academic and character skills.

Discipline Policies and Practices
In my sphere of influence as a future school leader, my belief that all students
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Then, I would determine whether it is appropriate to completely replace or simply supplement current policies with ones that support restorative practices. However, I would ensure that this was done as a gradual progression to allow time for teacher, staff, and stakeholder buy-in and understanding. Professional Development as a Community of Learners
Before pushing teachers and school staff to implement a Do No Harm initiative, I would focus on fostering an appreciation of restorative practices. During professional development, I would set a clear expectation that adults are as responsible as students to do no harm and repair any harm they cause. I would work to establish a team of restorative practice leaders at the school site and with their help I would prepare teachers to use affirmative statements, affirmative conversations, and circles to create a community that supports the learning of behaviors.

Do No Harm in My
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In fact it is one of the reasons I began this program. Due our students’ history of abuse and resulting trauma, they need and deserve to be taught behavior in a supportive rather than punitive nor permissive environment. Currently, we are struggling to simply get the teachers to behave in a way that Does No Harm. Fortunately, my principal is working with a team of restorative practice leaders from the county office to implement a Do No Harm culture.

My Commitments
I will continue to:
Begin each class period with a talking circle in which each participant clearly names and explains his/her feelings
Speak using affirmative statements instead of sticks and carrots to teach behavior
Refrain from creating a gamified classroom behavior plan
Participate in talking and restorative circles with my colleagues
Facilitate restorative conversations when harm has been done in my

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