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Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase is an online resource to aid educators in nurturing school climates conducive to learning. It is organized around five elements aimed at developing a positive learning climate.

Task 2: Review District/School Policies and Handbooks

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

Guideline: District and school policies/handbooks state how student behavior situations will be handled. It is imperative such documents are in compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Failure in this regard may leave the district/school and its staff members in a precarious situation. District/school staff members, in conjunction with legal counsel, should assure policies and handbooks are aligned with relevant state and federal school safety laws.

    •    Sub-Task 1: Family Factors
    •    Sub-Task 2: Community Factors

Resources

School Safety Review Checklist

This Vermont Department of Education publication offers a checklist for reviewing a school safety program. Though intended for Vermont schools, educators in other states may find its general content useful.

School Policies and Legal Issues Supporting Safe Schools

This resource is part of Education Northwest's series of safe schools guidebooks. This guide addresses School Policies and Legal Issues Supporting Safe Schools.

The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and are intended for general reference purposes only. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education or the Center, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Some resources on this site require Adobe Acrobat Reader. This website archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.