Alternative practices provide supportive, relationship-based responses to behavior that keep students in the learning environment. Unlike exclusionary discipline, these approaches strengthen school climate, foster skill-building, and improve outcomes for all students.
Explore various learning and training resources below.
Alternatives to Exclusionary Discipline
Practice Brief
Our Exclusionary Discipline Alternative Practice Briefs turn research into action by breaking down one effective, classroom-ready strategy at a time. Each brief provides an overview of the practice, step-by-step implementation tips, and links to supporting resources, video examples, and articles. Designed as a quick-read, printable reference, these briefs help staff move from understanding to implementation—promoting positive, inclusive learning environments where every student stays engaged and supported.
Self-Paced Module
This free, self-paced module helps educators deepen their understanding and apply each strategy in real classrooms. With built-in examples and reflection prompts, it’s flexible, interactive, and designed for practical implementation.
Video Overview
This quick, educator-friendly video brings the Practice Brief to life—highlighting strategies, implementation tips, and resources in a concise, digestible format. Perfect for busy educators, it provides an engaging overview that’s easy to watch, share, and apply right away. Because it’s short and focused, implementers can use it to spark conversation, inspire reflection, and take action in their classrooms and schools.
Slide Deck (Editable, Force-Copy)
This editable slide deck mirrors the content from the Practice Brief—what the strategy is, why it works, and how to implement it—but in a format designed for collaboration and training. Ideal for school or district professional learning, the deck can be used to guide discussions, facilitate workshops, or support staff coaching. Each slide includes key visuals, examples, and prompts that make learning interactive and easy to adapt for your team’s context.
Practice Brief
Our Exclusionary Discipline Alternative Practice Briefs turn research into action by breaking down one effective, classroom-ready strategy at a time. Each brief provides an overview of the practice, step-by-step implementation tips, and links to supporting resources, video examples, and articles. Designed as a quick-read, printable reference, these briefs help staff move from understanding to implementation—promoting positive, inclusive learning environments where every student stays engaged and supported.
Self-Paced Module – Coming Soon!
This free, self-paced module helps educators deepen their understanding and apply each strategy in real classrooms. With built-in examples and reflection prompts, it’s flexible, interactive, and designed for practical implementation.
Video Overview
This quick, educator-friendly video brings the Practice Brief to life—highlighting strategies, implementation tips, and resources in a concise, digestible format. Perfect for busy educators, it provides an engaging overview that’s easy to watch, share, and apply right away. Because it’s short and focused, implementers can use it to spark conversation, inspire reflection, and take action in their classrooms and schools.
Slide Deck (Editable, Force-Copy)
This editable slide deck mirrors the content from the Practice Brief—what the strategy is, why it works, and how to implement it—but in a format designed for collaboration and training. Ideal for school or district professional learning, the deck can be used to guide discussions, facilitate workshops, or support staff coaching. Each slide includes key visuals, examples, and prompts that make learning interactive and easy to adapt for your team’s context.
Practice Brief
Our Exclusionary Discipline Alternative Practice Briefs turn research into action by breaking down one effective, classroom-ready strategy at a time. Each brief provides an overview of the practice, step-by-step implementation tips, and links to supporting resources, video examples, and articles. Designed as a quick-read, printable reference, these briefs help staff move from understanding to implementation—promoting positive, inclusive learning environments where every student stays engaged and supported.
Self-Paced Module
This free, self-paced module helps educators deepen their understanding and apply each strategy in real classrooms. With built-in examples and reflection prompts, it’s flexible, interactive, and designed for practical implementation.
Video Overview
This quick, educator-friendly video brings the Practice Brief to life—highlighting strategies, implementation tips, and resources in a concise, digestible format. Perfect for busy educators, it provides an engaging overview that’s easy to watch, share, and apply right away. Because it’s short and focused, implementers can use it to spark conversation, inspire reflection, and take action in their classrooms and schools.
Slide Deck (Editable, Force-Copy)
This editable slide deck mirrors the content from the Practice Brief—what the strategy is, why it works, and how to implement it—but in a format designed for collaboration and training. Ideal for school or district professional learning, the deck can be used to guide discussions, facilitate workshops, or support staff coaching. Each slide includes key visuals, examples, and prompts that make learning interactive and easy to adapt for your team’s context.
Practice Brief
Our Exclusionary Discipline Alternative Practice Briefs turn research into action by breaking down one effective, classroom-ready strategy at a time. Each brief provides an overview of the practice, step-by-step implementation tips, and links to supporting resources, video examples, and articles. Designed as a quick-read, printable reference, these briefs help staff move from understanding to implementation—promoting positive, inclusive learning environments where every student stays engaged and supported.
Self-Paced Module – Coming Soon!
This free, self-paced module helps educators deepen their understanding and apply each strategy in real classrooms. With built-in examples and reflection prompts, it’s flexible, interactive, and designed for practical implementation.
Video Overview
This quick, educator-friendly video brings the Practice Brief to life—highlighting strategies, implementation tips, and resources in a concise, digestible format. Perfect for busy educators, it provides an engaging overview that’s easy to watch, share, and apply right away. Because it’s short and focused, implementers can use it to spark conversation, inspire reflection, and take action in their classrooms and schools.
Slide Deck (Editable, Force-Copy)
This editable slide deck mirrors the content from the Practice Brief—what the strategy is, why it works, and how to implement it—but in a format designed for collaboration and training. Ideal for school or district professional learning, the deck can be used to guide discussions, facilitate workshops, or support staff coaching. Each slide includes key visuals, examples, and prompts that make learning interactive and easy to adapt for your team’s context.
Practice Brief
Our Exclusionary Discipline Alternative Practice Briefs turn research into action by breaking down one effective, classroom-ready strategy at a time. Each brief provides an overview of the practice, step-by-step implementation tips, and links to supporting resources, video examples, and articles. Designed as a quick-read, printable reference, these briefs help staff move from understanding to implementation—promoting positive, inclusive learning environments where every student stays engaged and supported.
Self-Paced Module – Coming Soon!
This free, self-paced module helps educators deepen their understanding and apply each strategy in real classrooms. With built-in examples and reflection prompts, it’s flexible, interactive, and designed for practical implementation.
Video Overview
This quick, educator-friendly video brings the Practice Brief to life—highlighting strategies, implementation tips, and resources in a concise, digestible format. Perfect for busy educators, it provides an engaging overview that’s easy to watch, share, and apply right away. Because it’s short and focused, implementers can use it to spark conversation, inspire reflection, and take action in their classrooms and schools.
Slide Deck (Editable, Force-Copy)
This editable slide deck mirrors the content from the Practice Brief—what the strategy is, why it works, and how to implement it—but in a format designed for collaboration and training. Ideal for school or district professional learning, the deck can be used to guide discussions, facilitate workshops, or support staff coaching. Each slide includes key visuals, examples, and prompts that make learning interactive and easy to adapt for your team’s context.