Positive Discipline in the Classroom
A Two-Day Workshop

Dates - Times - Locations

OVERVIEW:

Positive Discipline in the Classroom (developed by Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott) empowers teachers with skills to prepare students for successful living. Participants will learn how students develop competencies, skills, and personal qualities through the class meeting process and other Positive Discipline methods.

FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL WHO:

• Want a program that significantly reduces discipline problems by teaching self-discipline, responsibility, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Know that nonpunitive methods work best for long-range positive results with students—and who want a large toolbox of nonpunitive methods.
  
  
• Want classrooms where students practice mutual respect.

Three Criteria for Discipline that Empowers:

1. Respectful
   
   
2. Effective Long-Term
   
   
3. Provides opportunities for the development of social and life skills

COST:

Two-day Workshop Registration Fee: $330.00
Early Bird Registration Fee: $295 (paid at least 30 days in advance)

As part of their registration, each participant receives the products shown below (a $97 value)!

WORKSHOP CONTENT:

• How to implement the three criteria for discipline that empowers.

• How to provide the three basic needs of students to avoid violence and promote success.

• Understanding the motivation for misbehavior and how to encourage change.

• The Eight Building Blocks for Effective Class Meetings.

• Experiential activities that go beyond intellectual learning to reach the heart for real change.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:

"All teachers - from those just beginning to those with many years of experience - will find the tools of Positive Discipline easy to use. The concepts not only improve classroom behavior but have a dramatic effect on learning. Finally, an approach to discipline that really answers why we need to change."


Phillip Harris, Ed.D.
Director for the Center for Professional Development and Services
Phi Delta Kappa International

 "Since our school adopted the Positive Discipline philosophy two
years ago, we've noticed an incredible difference.
Behavior problems are disappearing, children are solving their own problems,
and teachers have more time to teach.
This program is a must in our quest to raise a future generation of
confident, responsible, and respectful kids."

Kris Richards
Middle School Counselor
Lakewood, WA