Overall Focus: Examining discipline disproportionality in schools and developing culturally responsive approaches to behavior management that reduce inequities.

Facilitator: David Lopez, West Ed

Day 1: Understanding Discipline Disproportionality (50 minutes)

• Examining national and local discipline data by demographic groups (15 min)

• Knowledge of Self-reflection: How identities shape behavioral expectations (15 min)

• Research overview: Key findings on discipline disproportionality (15 min)

• Closing reflection and preview of Day 2 (5 min)

Day 2: Cultural Responsiveness in Behavior Management (50 minutes)

• Connecting to Day 1: From data to action (5 min)

• Video analysis: Examples of culturally responsive vs. culturally misaligned behavior responses (15 min)

• Case studies: Small group analysis of typical discipline scenarios (20 min)

• Discussion: Identifying cultural disconnects in discipline practices (10 min)

Day 3: Implementing Equitable Practices (50 minutes)

• Connecting to Day 2: From analysis to practice (5 min)

• Framework introduction: Principles of culturally responsive behavior management (15 min)

• Strategy exploration: Relationship-building and restorative practices (20 min)

• School-based planning: Identifying barriers to implementation (10 min)

Day 4: Action Planning and Sustainability (50 minutes)

• Connecting to Day 3: From principles to plans (5 min)

• Role play: Practicing restorative conversations (15 min)

• Action planning: Developing concrete steps for implementation (20 min)

• Commitment and accountability structures (10 min)