Calm Down Corners Self-Paced Module
An Exclusionary Discipline Alternative Practice
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.
Course Objectives
- Participants will be able to:
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- Define what a calm down corner is and explain its purpose as an alternative to suspension.
- Identify key strategies for implementing effective calm down corners.
- Identify the components of an implementation plan for creating a calm down corner.
- Identify actionable next steps for developing or improving a calm down corner.
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- In order to:
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- Promote the use of calm down corners as proactive, skill-building spaces that support student self-regulation and reduce the need for exclusionary discipline.
Agenda
- Introduction to Calm Down Corners
- Purpose and Features
- Strategies for Effective Implementation
- Creating a Calm Down Corner Implementation Plan
- Sample Implementation Plans
- Wrap-Up and Additional Resources