RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN ACTION - LAUSD
Los Angeles Unified School DistrictOffice of the Superintendent School OperationsRESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN ACTIONDiscipline Foundation Policy: School-Wide Positive BehaviorIntervention and SupportSUCCESSFUL SCHOOL CLIMATE: PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE AND SAFETY COMMITTEEOCTOBER 28, 2014Presented by:Earl R. Perkins, Assistant SuperintendentDeborah Brandy, Coordinator
DISCIPLINE DATAThe District adopted the DisciplineFoundation Policy in March 2007. Thepolicy provided an overarching umbrella forstudent discipline. In the Fall of 2011, theDistrict entered into an Agreement with theOffice of Civil Rights (OCR) to addressconcerns regarding disproportionatesuspension rates. Since 2011, the LAUSDhas made tremendous strides, includingenhanced training and the reduction of theinstructional days lost as a result ofsuspension.DESCRIPTION 2007-08Instructionaldays lost tosuspensionSuspension rateSuspension 10 2010-11 612,3538,3518.1%6.7%6.1%5.4%3.7%1.5%0.9%2
SCHOOL CLIMATE BILL OF RIGHTS SUMMARYDuring the 2013-2014 SY, School Operations focused on the following projects and tasks to fulfill therequirements of the Board Resolution, “2013 School Discipline Policy and School Discipline Bill of Rights,”adopted on May 2013.School Operations, in collaboration with various divisions, focused on the following to fulfill the Board ResolutionRequirements:1. Review and modification of LAUSD policies and procedures related to discipline and suspension in accordancewith state law.2. Developed and provided alternatives to traditional school discipline and suspension through:a) Implementation of the Discipline Foundation Policy: School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS)Policy.b) Augmentation of the Role of the School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support (SWPBIS) TaskForce.c) Development and reinforcement of the objective of the Discipline Matrix.d) Establishment of the School Discipline Bill of Rights to be distributed and posted on District campuses.e) Development and implementation of Restorative Justice practices as an alternative to traditional schooldiscipline.f) Reviewing, evaluating, and updating current School Police policies, practices and trainings.g) Establishment of a complaint process for students and parents.h) Securing of an Independent Auditor3. Analyzed required data.4. Provided training and monitoring.5. Implemented the plan for charter schools.3
SCHOOL CLIMATE BILL OF RIGHTS – UPDATES2013 – 2014 SYPROJECTS AND TASKS COMPLETED:1. Modified and published the BUL-6231.0 – Discipline FoundationPolicy: School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support(SWPBIS) published on February 14, 20142. Communicated the Discipline Foundation Policy: SWPBIS throughtrainings, meetings, introductory video, Inside LAUSD website,LAUSD Brief, etc. Monthly Task Force meetings with representativesincluding, but not limited to, students, parents, teachers,and principals Developed as part of the Bulletin the Discipline Matrix. Developed the School Climate Bill of Rights - forElementary and Secondary versions and translated invarious languages. Worked on the Restorative Justice implementation plan. Worked collaborative with School Police in reviewing andrevising policies, practice trainings. Developed the complaint process and system for students,parents, & employees. Started the search for independent auditor.3. Analyzed discipline and related data – published online monthly data.4. Collaborated with charter schools.2014 – 2015 SYPROJECTS AND TASKS STATUS – COMPLETED Approved 4.9 M budget for Restorative Justice. Hired an Independent Auditor. Selected 5 ESC Restorative Justice Advisers. Selected 25 demonstration schools. Completed the formal bidding process to select the RJTraining Expert for the 25 demonstration schools. Finalized the school list for the RJ training roll out through2020. Published the School Climate Bill of Rights in the 20142015 Parent Student Handbook; distributed posters to allschools. Positive Safe School Climate Awareness Kick-Off – October2014.PROJECTS AND TASKS STATUS – ONGOING Finalizing the training plan Finalizing training materials Finalizing the selection process for the 25 RJ TeacherAdvisers Ongoing data monitoring and analysis Ongoing report analysis Rubric of Implementation data due December 20144
SCHOOL CLIMATE BILL OF RIGHTS – UPDATESDFP Policy BulletinGuiding PrinciplesGuide - Alternatives to SuspensionSchool Climate Bill of Rights-Elementary/SecondaryDFP Complaint Form5
LOS ANGELESSCHOOLABOUTSCHOOLCLIMATEBILL UNIFIEDOF RIGHTS– DISTRICTUPDATES(LAUSD)Educational Service Center (ESC) Restorative Justice AdvisersESC EASTMarco FloresESC NORTHKaren SorensenESC SOUTHTamara RobinsonESC WESTIna GordonISICMary Jackson-Freeny6
SCHOOL CLIMATE BILL OF RIGHTS – UPDATESSchool Climate Bill of Rights- Principal’s Toolkit7
SCHOOL CLIMATE BILL OF RIGHTS – UPDATESPrincipal’s Toolkit includes: The Discipline Foundation Policy Video Link Message Points to share with teachers, students,parents and staff Copies of the School Climate Bill of RightsFlyer/Handout: Elementary and Secondary Suggested Activities to promote an understanding ofthe School Climate Bill of Rights Sample Letters and Blackboard Connect Script forParents and Guardians8
LOS ANGELESSCHOOLABOUTSCHOOLCLIMATEBILL UNIFIEDOF RIGHTS– DISTRICTUPDATES(LAUSD)Restorative Justice Expert TrainerCreative Educational Consultants, Inc. consults with schools and trains district personnel, school sitestaff, students, parents and community members in school districts in the Bay Area in RestorativeJustice and Peacemaking Circles. Creative Educational Consultants, Inc. has initiated RestorativeJustice and Peacemaking Circles at Cole Middle School in West Oakland. The pilot program at ColeMiddle School was effective in significantly transforming the school culture to one that was morecaring, and centered on relationships. This culture change was instrumental in the dramatic decreasein referrals for expulsions, suspensions, and violence on campus. In the last 6 years, CreativeEducational Consultants, Inc. has trained over 6,000 certificated, classified and support staff at 4school districts, and is now guiding them through the implementation phase.Creative Educational Consultants, Inc. is specially trained to provide Restorative Justice CurriculumDevelopment and Training. This contractor is providing expert training, ongoing technical support,development of Restorative Justice curriculum, and monitoring the implementation of RestorativeJustice practices in our selected 25 Demonstration High Schools.9
LOS ANGELESSCHOOLABOUTSCHOOLCLIMATEBILL UNIFIEDOF RIGHTS– DISTRICTUPDATES(LAUSD)The SWPBIS Task Force and Independent AuditorA District level school-wide positive behavior intervention and support TaskForce with representatives including, but not limited to, students, parents,teachers, and principals, was formed to collaborate with an independentauditor. The Task Force, with the independent auditor, will utilize currentDistrict systems to monitor this policy throughout the District.The responsibilities include to: Hear from individuals who have concerns about the policy and provide aforum to bring information or complaints to the task force. Access and analyze data by school and ESC. Review data including suspension, expulsion, opportunity transfer, andoutside monitoring information. Provide recommendations to the Superintendent or his designee. Report on its finding related to full implementation at least once peryear at a School Board meeting at which the item will be added to theagenda. Review and make recommendations regarding the Guide to Tier II andTier III intervention Supports and Alternatives to Suspensions developedby the Superintendent and recommend approval prior to itsimplementation.The independent auditor will provide an annual report to the Board aboutindividual complaints and make broader recommendations regardingimplementation and monitoring of the policy.10
IMPLEMENTATION PLANTRAININGMichelle KingChief Deputy SuperintendentEarl R. PerkinsAssistant Superintendent, School OperationsDeborah BrandyCoordinator, School Operations(1) Restorative Justice Specialist(5) Restorative Justice Advisers(25) Restorative Justice Teacher AdvisersESC Operations NorthESC Operations EastESC Operations SouthESC Operations West150 SCHOOL SITESESC Operations ISICProfessional Development Training Introduction to Restorative JusticeEmpathy/Team Building trainingDefusing Disruptive Behavior in the ClassroomRestorative Justice TrainingOngoing School Site Implementation SupportOngoing School Site Monitoring11
DISTRICT (LAUSD)ABOUT LOS ANGELES UNIFIEDIMPLEMENTATIONPLANSCHOOL– SCHOOLLIST12
DISTRICT (LAUSD)ABOUT LOS ANGELES UNIFIEDIMPLEMENTATIONPLANSCHOOL– SCHOOLLISTRestorative Justice- 25 Demonstration School Sites- RJ Teacher Advisers13
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN - SCHEDULEDistrictwide Full Implementation by 2020ROLLOUTTier ITier II and Tier III909 schoolsSchool and Non-School Site StaffParent/Community Partners- Continue training and monitoring-Restorative Justice roll out to identified schoolsTier ITier II and Tier III183 schools726 schoolsSchool/Non School StaffParent/Community PartnersTier ITier II and Tier III209 schools517 schoolsSchool/Non School StaffParent/Community Partners- Continue training and monitoring2016-2017-Restorative Justice roll out to identified schoolsTier ITier II and Tier III216 schools301 schoolsSchool/Non School StaffParent/Community Partners2014 - 2020- Continue training and monitoringRESTORATIVE JUSTICEROLL OUT PLAN-Restorative Justice roll out to identified schoolsSchools Selection Criteria High Number of AfricanAmerican students and studentswith disabilities Disproportionate suspensionrate for African AmericanStudents ESC/Board District Feeder school pattern2014-20152013- SWPBIS campaign- Restorative Justice Training for selected school and non-school site staff- Selected 150 Schools for Restorative Justice Introduction and trainingBoard Resolution adopted on May 14, 2013- Several schools using Restorative Justice practices- Several schools received grant funding for Restorative Justice positionsTier ITier IITier III148 schools153 schools0School/NonSchool StaffSchool /NonSchool StaffWork with communitypartnersSCHOOLS(Tier I Training)OFFICEPARENT/COMMUNITY153 schoolsESCParents/GuardiansSchool StaffCentral Adm.Comm. PartnersSchool Staff – Deans, Specialists, Counselors, selected staff by PrincipalsNon School Staff - selected Central Adm. Staff, ESC Administrators, LASPD,and appropriate Division HeadParents/Guardians – parent trainings in each ESCCommunity Partners – work with various organizations, agencies andoutside partners14
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – TRACKING AND MONITORINGTracking Systems: Discipline Foundation Policy System Quickbase – School Operations Project Tracking15
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Oct 28, 2014 · - Restorative Justice Training for selected school and non-school site staff - Selected 150 Schools for Restorative Justice Introduction and training - Continue training and monitoring - Restorative Justice roll out to identified schools . PowerPoint Presentation Author:File Size: 2MB
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