Student behavior rarely fits neatly into a discipline or mental health category. Effective responses require schools to balance accountability, student support, and safety while bringing different perspectives together.
Drawing on best practices in school discipline, behavioral health, restorative approaches, and student support, this workshop examines how administrators, educators, mental health professionals, and families can collaborate. Explore how to distinguish behaviors requiring disciplinary action from those that may also signal a need for additional mental health, behavioral, or environmental supports.
Featuring voices from diverse charter school models and communities, panelists will share real-world examples of how to navigate student behavior, discipline, mental health needs, and school safety. Consider how different approaches can be adapted to your school's philosophy, student population, and available resources.
Leave with practical strategies for strengthening collaboration and creating a safe, supportive learning environment.