Chapter 37 and MDRs - Behavior Coordinator Training
- Austin (Main Campus)
- 6 CPE Credits
- $50
Workshop Description:
Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code (TEC) focuses on student discipline, law, and order within Texas public schools. It outlines regulations for managing student behavior, including the Student Code of Conduct, disciplinary actions like suspensions, expulsions, and placements in alternative education programs. It also addresses bullying, harassment, and other safety concerns, ensuring schools maintain a safe and supportive environment
Key Takeaways:
- Understandig Compliance: Texas Education Code Chapter 37 requirements, including disciplinary actions, alternative placements, and student behavior management.
- Manifestation Determination Reviews(MDRs): Learning when to apply MDRs
- Effective Policies: Developing and implementing discipline policies that align with legal standards.
- Behavior Management: Strategies for managing extreme behaviors and creating alternatives to exclusionary placements.
- Behavior coordinators will leave with additional tools to effectively manage referrals while fostering student growth and minimizing disruption to learning.
About the Behavior Coordinator Training Program
Every campus in Texas must designate a Behavior Coordinator, a key role dedicated to fostering student discipline and promoting a safe, productive learning environment.
Our Behavior Coordinator Training Program was designed to provided on-going professional development to behavior coordinator desigees in the area of school safety, behavior and discipline, and classroom management support. We built the four days of training to enhance your skills for the typical roles and responsibilities of a behavior coordinator. It's a 24 hour course spread out over 4 months.
What You’ll Gain
- Master TEC Chapter 37: Gain in-depth knowledge of Texas Education Code discipline laws, updates, and resources.
- Navigate New MDR Requirements: Learn the latest mandates for Manifestation Determination Reviews.
- Build a Strong RtI Process: Develop a robust Response to Intervention framework for student behavior.
- Create Effective Policies: Design discipline procedures that support positive outcomes.
- Alternatives to Exclusionary Placements: Explore strategies that keep students engaged in learning.