Discipline

Question 1

Absenteeism

Answer 1

Regularly missing school without good reason

Question 2

Accessory to a crime

Answer 2

Someone who aided or contributed to the commission or concealment of a crime

Question 3

Adjudication

Answer 3

A formal judgment on a disputed matter

Question 4

Allegation

Answer 4

A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, normally without proof

Question 5

Aggravated assault

Answer 5

The unlawful attack of one person on another with the intent to cause severe or aggravated bodily injury

Question 6

Avoidance behavior

Answer 6

A pattern of actions that people use to avoid situations or feelings that cause discomfort or distress

Question 7

Behavior contract

Answer 7

Agreement that outlines expectations for behavior and the consequences for meeting or not meeting them

Question 8

Behavior modification

Answer 8

Alteration of behavioral patterns through the use of learning techniques

Question 9

Bullying

Answer 9

Using repeated negative behaviors intended to frighten or cause harm

Question 10

Code of Conduct

Answer 10

Specify behavior that is accepted or prohibited in the school or related to.

Question 11

Detention

Answer 11

The punishment of being kept in school after hours

Question 12

Disciplinary Referral

Answer 12

A way for a teacher or staff member to ask an administrator to help deal with a student’s behavior

Question 13

Disciplinary panel

Answer 13

A group of people who review evidence, ask questions and make decisions about alleged misconduct

Question 14

Disparate impact

Answer 14

Refers to policies, rules or practices that are blamed for high rates of discipline among racial minorities

Question 15

Disproportionality in discipline/equitable discipline

Answer 15

This is an effort to address rates in which students of different races are disciplined.

Question 16

Due process

Answer 16

Rules of procedure for resolving disputes between parents and schools.

Question 17

Exclusionary discipline

Answer 17

Any type of school disciplinary action that removes or excludes students from their usual educational setting

Question 18

Mandate

Answer 18

An official order or commission to do something

Question 19

Manifestation of the disability

Answer 19

When a student’s behavior is linked to their disability

Question 20

Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS)

Answer 20

Tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional and mental health

Question 21

Positive Reinforcement

Answer 21

A method of behavior modification that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring by rewarding it with a pleasant stimulus

Question 22

Punishment

Answer 22

The infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense

Question 23

Remediation

Answer 23

The action of remedying something

Question 24

Restorative justice/practices/circles/conferences

Answer 24

A philosophy for student discipline where reconciliation between the offender and the victim is the ultimate goal

Question 25

School Resource Officer (SRO)

Answer 25

Sworn law enforcement officers responsible for safety and crime prevention in schools

Question 26

Suspension

Answer 26

The temporary prevention of something

Question 27

Token Economy

Answer 27

A system that rewards people for exhibiting desired behaviors with tokens that can be exchanged for rewards or privileges.

Question 28

Truancy

Answer 28

The action of staying away from school without good reason