Educators can provide consistent praise for doing good work – in high school especially students report they often don’t receive praise or positive reinforcement.

Teachers can try praising when on-task, conducting positive calls home

Some teachers praise attendance and participation to reinforce welcoming environment

Some schools also build in intentional times to "shout out" students - giving public praise during town halls, assemblies, announcements, etc.

Schools can implement the practice of teachers always coming up with a school-based intervention in addition to a call home .

By not relying on parents or families to “fix the problem,” educators can ensure they take it upon themselves to think of and implement real school-based strategies for student success, while also inviting parents and families to be partners in the improvement.

Some schools create safe “time out” spaces or “relaxation rooms” to deescalate strong emotions.

Counselors or social workers have also tried implementing “peace rooms” to manage and resolve conflict.

Schools can establish other alternatives to suspensions – this is effectively kicking a student out of the community and promoting further disengagement.

These can be used alongside restorative practices.