Positive School Discipline Institute

Innovative strategies to achieve positive learning environments for all school children to succeed. 

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The Children's Policy and Law Initiative of Indiana
Thanks our Presenting Sponsor
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The Indiana Black Expo, Inc.

What is the Positive School Discipline Institute?

 The Positive School Discipline Institute is a year-long training initiative for school personnel to reform disciplinary practices and promote student academic success. The program will provide educators with the tools to help teachers, administrators, student resource officers and support staff improve school learning environments and reduce exclusionary discipline.

Program Overview

For an overview of the PSDI program, including session dates and descriptions and how to join the program, please click here.

Why is this important?​

Equipping educators with strategies rooted in positive school discipline, trauma-informed practices and culturally-responsive practices can lead to improved school climate and greater academic achievement among all students. 
Black males are 3.5x as likely to be suspended as their white counterparts.​
More than 60% of youth have been exposed to crime, violence, and/or abuse.
70% of youth in the juvenile justice system have mental illness or disability.
School days lost due to suspension or expulsion in 2012-13 school year in Indiana.

You Can Help! 

Support the Positive School Discipline Institute (PSDI) by visiting our YouCaring page: Click Here

Resources

The Children's Policy and Law Initiative (CPLI) has compiled a list of selected resources on the topics trained on through the Positive School Discipline Institute. These resources are available to the general public, and are organized by professional roles in the school team.  This feature will be available soon.

 
​​The Children's Policy and Law Initiative of Indiana
greatly appreciates the generous contributions from our sponsors:
Shared Journey-Presenting Sponsor
Indiana Black Expo, Inc

Education Transformation Sponsors

The Indianapolis Algebra Project, Family and Community Partners Counseling Services, Great Lakes Equity Center, Indianapolis Public Schools, MSD of Warren Township, MSD of Wayne Township, NAMI Indiana, Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, The Equity Project at IU, and Waples & Hanger.