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These materials contain research, talking points, and activities to help educational leaders build support for using alternatives to suspension.Â
Alternatives To Suspension (ATS) Workshop Slides
Alternatives To Suspension (ATS) Workshop Slides
This one-hour presentation uses table talks and other activities to guide participants through:
The rationale and benefits of ATS
Assessing readiness and support for ATS
Decoding the Education Code
Developing an ATS roadmap
Building a communication strategy
Use these slides in a staff professional development workshop to build support for ATS and lay the groundwork for implementation.
California Education Code Reference Guide
California Education Code Reference Guide
The procedures and guidance for student substance use incidents vary based on the substance in question, whether the student was selling it, and other factors. This reference guide covers the possession, use, and sale of:
Alcohol
Cannabis (Marijuana)
Controlled Substances
Other Intoxicants
Tobacco/Nicotine
Distribute these clear guidelines to school administrators so that they feel empowered to provide alternatives to suspension. Incorporate it into training that explores ways to handle these incidents while supporting student well-being.
Talking Points: Addressing Common Sentiments
Talking Points: Addressing Common Sentiments
This handout contains talking points and approaches for navigating common sentiments around substance use ATS programs, including:
"What happened to zero tolerance?"
"What if it's just nicotine vaping?"
"Why isn't this working yet?"
Use it when preparing for training and conversations with families, administrators, teachers, and other staff. Review and discuss it with school administrators as you develop unified messaging.
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