What:

• Discipline process described in narrative format or depicted in graphic form. (see Flowchart examples)
• Discipline process includes documentation.
• Discipline referral form includes information useful in decision making
• Problem behaviors are defined
• Major/minor (office vs classroom managed) behaviors are clearly differentiated.
• Suggested array of appropriate responses to major problem behaviors

Why:

• Creates consistency across staff in dealing with problem behavior
• Students know expectations and how their behavior will be handled no matter where they are
• Data becomes more accurate as all staff define behavior in the same way

How:

School Examples:  Behavioral Flow Charts

Humann Behavior Referral Flow Chart

Elementary Office Referral Definition: Office Referral Definition for Elementary Schools