Duration: 4 hours

Suspension of a student has long been a hot topic of discussion and something no educator looks forward to doing. When confronted with the task of suspension, educators must be able to suspend the student with dignity and compassion. This course teaches individuals effective, proven techniques when dealing with the discipline and suspension of a student. The course will discuss who should be involved, and effective approaches when explaining the suspension to both the student and parents. Topics also covered are different alternatives to out-of-school suspensions and different discipline techniques and programs that have proved effective all over the country.