1. The Positive Effects of Conscious Discipline Implementation in ECSE
Presented by Jackie Smith (ISD 191), Katie Keller (ISD 191), Laurie Hume (ISD 197) and Ann Siebenaler (ISD 197)
May 11th, 2017
Introduce ourselves

2. What is Conscious Discipline?
Conscious Discipline is a social emotional learning (SEL) program that aims to modify teacher and child behavior in order to create classrooms based on safety, connection, and problem solving instead of external rewards and punishments.
Jackie- Appropriate K-12, prisons----ECSE is one of the most effective because of brain development

3. Conscious Discipline
Conscious discipline is based on current brain research, child development information, and developmentally appropriate practices. Conscious discipline has been specifically designed to make changes in the adults lives first.
Is a relationship-based program
It is not ...

• Punishment/reward-based
• Power/fear-based

• Praise-focused

• About fixing “bad” kids
problem
solving
connection
safety
Who is doing this slide? Jackie? Talk about how can be used along side PBIS,

4. What is Conscious Discipline?
Conscious Discipline’s goal is to create a system wide, relationship-based, community model for behavior management, called the “School Family.”
Jackie

5. My School Family Song

7. Seven Skills of Conscious Discipline
Composure
Assertiveness
Consequences
Encouragement
Problem
Positive
Intent
Choices
Empathy
Katie- 7 powers-visual The program includes seven sections that correspond with an SEL behavior. Each section aligns with one of the core Conscious Discipline skills and is taught through associated activities (called Structures, Rituals, or Routines

8. Evidence Based Conscious Discipline is named in the
SAMHSA’s (Substance abuse and mental health administration) National Registry of Evidence- based Programs and Practices.
Laurie

9. Implementation
Is an adult first model, requires support and ongoing progress monitoring
Is sustainable with internal champions
Is evidenced based
Laurie

10. Implementation Continued
The Conscious Discipline program is a multiyear, multicomponent, school-based intervention that teaches administrators, teachers, and other staff the SEL skills to change the school culture, including discipline strategies and self-regulation skills for children, parents, and other adults.
Laurie- 5 year plan- Personalize implementation

11. Sustainable Implementation
•Administrative buy in:
•Conscious Discipline is part of the strategic plan
•Program wide structures
•Team of teachers (and administrators) with additional CD training (CD 1 week long)
•Ownership at the school level
Jakie

12. Staff Buy-In
•Conscious Discipline is an adult first model and cannot be forced onto staff.
•Focus should be on those that are more interested and willing to use CD in their personal and professional life.
Jackie-Adding tools-not taking away to start something new.

13. How We Started Our Conscious Discipline journey-
Anne Hoff certified trainer provided all staff training for the Early Learning Programs in Dakota County
Learned about the research behind Conscious Discipline
Brain state models
Focus on adult responses
Each share how we started - 1 passionate person

14. Internal Training and Support
•Those teachers that are trained teach others.
•Training for para -professionals and support staff.
•Outreach to parents and community (parent nights, community education).
•Share info on CD with advisory committees in the district.
Ann/Katie-individual stories

15. The Seven Powers of Conscious Discipline
Skill: Composure Power of Perception
Being the person you want others to become.
Smile
Take a Deep Breath And
Relax
Power of Perception
No one can make you angry without your permission.
Katie: Hand out squish ball STARS!!

16. S.T.A.R. program
Pinwheel breathing, breathing cube, breathing folder, breathing ball

17. S.T.A.R helper

18. Structures - Safe Place

19. Structure - Safe Place

20. Ritual - safe keeper

21. Structures - Friends and Family

22. Skill: Assertiveness The Power of Attention
What you focus on, you get more of.
Did you like it? Go tell ________,
“I don’t like it when you ________.
Please ________. (Tell them what you’d like them to do instead.)
Katie

23. Routines in Pictures M.A.P

24. Routines & Transitions in pictures
Snack routine, line up routine,

25. Skill: Encouragement Power of Unity
We are all in this together.
You ________ so that ________. That was helpful!
Katie

26. I Love You Rituals

27. Structure - kindness tree

28. Structures-Jobs
Staff jobs

29. Skill: Choices The Power of Free Will
The only person you can “make” change is yourself.
You may ________ or ________. What’s best for you?
Katie

30. Structures - Picture Rules
Rules on sticks, picture rules on a ring

31. The Power of Acceptance
Skill: Empathy
The Power of Acceptance
The moment is as it is.
You seem ________. Something must have happened.
Katie

32. We Care Center

33. Skill: Positive Intent
The Power of Love
See the best in others.
You wanted ________.
You may not ________. ________ hurts.
When you want ________
say or do ________.
Katie

34. Wish Well Program

35. Mistakes are opportunities to learn.
Skill: Consequences
The Power of Intention
Mistakes are opportunities to learn.
You may ________ or ________.
If you ________ again, you will ________. Tell me what will happen if you ________ again.
Katie Pencil stretches with YMCA

36. Time Machine

37. The positive effects of Conscious Discipline
Created a staff culture that we work together to help all students
Use of consistent language and visuals in all classrooms and learning areas (gym, motor room, cafeteria)
Students with behavior issues are staying in their classrooms longer and making progress using strategies
Students demonstrate empathy and an understanding of kindness
Laurie & Jackie
Adult first model

38. https://consciousdiscipline.com/
Websites

39. Thank you for participating today!
Questions???
Thank you for participating today!