In a single school year, 1.2 million African-American students faced at least one (1) day of suspension from our nation’s public schools. Research indicated that nearly 55% of that 1.2 million were from districts in 13 southern states, including Virginia. Research also shows that frequent suspensions are directly linked to poor academic performance and disengagement from school. To confront these issues, Henrico Schools underwent a major shift in philosophy concerning exclusionary practices & student discipline.
Learn how & why the Student Support & Discipline Review Office transitioned from a traditional, punitive approach regarding inappropriate student behavior to a more instructional, disciplined approach. Dr. Noel will share lessons learned and best practices for addressing disparity in student discipline, and implementing proactive measures to change student behavior.
From his time as an alternative education teacher, social studies teacher, coach, assistant principal, and now director, Dr. Noel will share candid professional & personal experiences that have taught him “How to Reach the (sometimes) Hard-to-Reach.”
