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Direct linkEssex, Nathan L. – ERS Spectrum, 2009
Zero tolerance policy. Most school districts have a zero tolerance policy in place for drug use, weapons on campus, sexual harassment, or all of the above. At their very core, zero tolerance policies make schools safer. However, a one-size-fits-all approach does not work well in all situations involving student misconduct. This article outlines…
Descriptors: Drug Use, Zero Tolerance Policy, Peer Relationship, Bullying
Peer reviewedGreen, Laura R.; Iskander, Niveen – ERS Spectrum, 1999
In 1995, the Broward County (Florida) Public Schools initiated a safe-school program. The first step was to ensure collection of accurate, consistent, and timely data. This article describes the district's revised data-collection and incident-reporting system, and documents the program's effectiveness in improving safety. (MLH)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Elementary Secondary Education, Prevention, School Safety
Peer reviewedGoggins, Ellen O.; And Others – ERS Spectrum, 1994
Evaluates a cooperative program established between police and the Akron Public Schools. Since 1991-92, the program has utilized off-duty police officers who become familiar with students, remove nonstudents from school buildings, intervene in criminal violations, and make classroom presentations. A schoolwide survey showed that police cooperation…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Police School Relationship
Peer reviewedEssex, Nathan L. – ERS Spectrum, 1999
Administrators risk serious legal challenges when failing to recognize and respond to gang activity; enhance staff knowledge of gang identification/management techniques; establish policies and procedures; report suspected activities to police; pursue conflict mediation; include gang issues in class discussions; follow up on threats; or develop a…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education, Juvenile Gangs, Legal Problems
Peer reviewedGoodin, Penny G.; Myers, William S.; Nichols, W. Randolph – ERS Spectrum, 1998
The Chesapeake (Virginia) Public Schools developed a strategic school-improvement plan with 178 recommendations representing certain goals: school safety, standards, effectiveness, efficiency, staff training, technology integration, community involvement, and facilities. The implementation process consisted of assigning responsibilities,…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Community Involvement, Educational Improvement, Efficiency
Peer reviewedSpurka, Edward J. – ERS Spectrum, 2003
Explores the current status of federal special education law as it relates to discipline for students with disabilities in public schools. Designed to help local school administrators be equipped to successfully implement school discipline while being in compliance with the regulations' mandates. (Contains 19 references.) (MLF)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Discipline, Discipline Policy
Zeman, Laura Dreuth – ERS Spectrum, 2003
Research suggests positive interaction between students and teachers is a hallmark of a safe and effective school. Yet to date there is no literature presenting findings or case examples of what constitutes positive engagement or how to measure its frequency. This paper shares observations of a "model" rural middle school in an attempt…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Educational Environment, School Safety, Teacher Student Relationship
