Washtenaw County School-Justice Partnership
  • Home
  • About
  • Absenteeism
  • Campaign
  • Discipline
  • Local Data
  • Contact

Goal #2: Decreasing Suspensions & Expulsions

Getting up to speed on changes to the Michigan School Code related to discipline.   

Discipline Legislative Changes: effective August 2017

Revised Michigan School Code-Refer to Section 380.1307.  ADDED SECTION EFFECTIVE MARCH 29, 2017

Restorative Practices Local Training Options:
(registration on WISD website)

Introduction to Restorative Practices, January 9, 2018

Restorative Practices Basic Circles, January 17, 2018

COMING SPRING 2018: Train the Trainer Workshop for Restorative Practices

MDE Alternatives to Suspensions Toolkit-includes video training modules

Dispute Resolution Center-Ann Arbor 

CPI & CPR Training: Options posted on WISD website

Suggested board policies, student handbook changes and templates for school use are available for purchase from Thrun Law Firm.

​Templates & Checklists for Principal Use: 

Thrun Disciplinary Factors Checklist (Obtain a copy from your superintendent)

​Thrun Checklist for Student Suspension or Expulsion (Obtain a copy from your superintendent)

Additional Resources:
​
Rethink Discipline Resources from Student Advocacy Center of Michigan 

Don't Suspend Me: An Alternative Discipline Toolkit
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.