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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]SSuspension and referral data does not reflect much in the schools at the moment.    The referral process has been minimized or ignored in my cases.  Teachers arent even trained on it.   Schools cant suspend unless they get approval from central office.    Calling police for investigations/ arrests and ambulances for emergencies can't be manipulated easily.  So, it is the only useful data in my opinion.  MCPS and MoCo admin wants to see RJ as successful and see success in reducing the school to prison pipeline.   However, I have a feeling the data doesnt support that possibility yet.  It could in the future is RJ is actually implemented, but that is very, very hard to do.   It is a relatively lengthy process for the individuals involved and schools have difficulty committing the resources and gaining buy in from students.[/quote]

THIS!  We have physical altercations in my elementary school between students and zero suspensions.  About ten students make it feel like the entire school is being help captive by small children.  If we suspended as we should, the data would be horrible looking. [/quote]

So you think suspending these kids would help reduce the problem?[/quote]

The 5% of students who are repeat offenders “stir the pot” and pull in the 20% of kids who are marginal but see the master manipulators getting away with it.  So, poor behavior becomes normalized and makes learning difficult for everyone.  Suspension often is a punishment for parents since it inconveniences them.  This finally makes them get involved with their kids instead of just dumping them off.   Suspension doesn’t help the offenders but it can help the rest of the school function.  Some of the worst offenders can basically ruin the day for admin, teachers and other students.[/quote]

Yes, the top 5% won't really be impacted by a suspension as they need intensive supports.  I can tell you though, the other 15% teetering on the edge will think twice when parents are inconvenienced. Right now, they're seeing the top 5% do whatever the heck they want and are being brought into the fold.[/quote]

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