Classroom Discipline

Positive non-punitive methods of developing self-control are the only methods of classroom discipline that are accepted and used.  Such methods include but are not limited to:

 

• Setting simple, clear, and consistent rules, limits, and expectations that are appropriate for the age of the child which reinforce positive behavior.

• Providing children with choices in activities throughout the day.

• Ignoring negative attention-seeking behavior whenever possible.

• Making requests in positive and affirmative ways.

• Offering alternatives and providing limited choices when children display undesirable behaviors to teach decision making.

• Anticipating situations which may cause problems and making necessary modifications.

• Redirecting undesirable behavior by using distractions or substitutions.

• Allowing children to reflect on their behaviors and use their problem-solving skills to rectify their mistakes.

• When appropriate, developing classroom rules, limits, and expectations with input from the children.

• Continuously reinforcing and praising positive behavior.

• Demonstrating appropriate ways to communicate and get attention.

 

The following practices are unacceptable and will NOT be used at KKCC:

• Spanking or ANY form of corporal punishment.

• Shaking a child.

• Cruel or humbling treatment of any kind.

• Verbal abuse including using “shut up”.

• Deprivation of a meal or other food as a punishment. 

• Forcing a child to eat or drink.

• Punishing a child for refusing to eat or drink.

• Excluding a child from special events or activities.

• Subjecting a child to abuse, neglect, mental injury, or any injurious treatment.

• Teasing children and or allowing children to be teased.

 

 

Behavior Concerns

To ensure that the classroom is conducive to learning, should the child’s behavior jeopardize the welfare, health and or safety of his/her classmates or teachers; the parent(s) will be notified by phone and asked to come and personally discipline the child and/or remove the child from KKCC.  A thirty (30) minute window will be given for parents arrive.  Should parents refuse or fail to comply, we reserve the right to terminate services. 

 

Examples of unacceptable behaviors are, but not limited to:

• Biting, spitting, pushing, scratching, pinching, kicking, hitting.

• Throwing items, being aggressive towards teachers, and other children

• Yelling, screaming, and or making extremely loud noises.

• Running around and or leaving the classroom

 

Children sent home for disciplinary issues may NOT return for 48hrs.  When necessary, the KKCC’s Director and Teacher will meet with parents to discuss methods to curb behavior.  We will encourage parents to seek help and collaborate with Project Win or the Infants and Toddler's Program.  Should the parent(s) refuse to work with Project Win or the Infant's and Toddler's Program to remedy the problem, it will result in the termination of services.  Should the behavior continue we reserve the right to terminate services.

 

 

Videotaping Behavior

Staff may request permission to video the child when his/her behavior is disruptive to the class.  The use of these videos will be restricted to the following purposes: 

 

• To be heard and/or viewed by the child’s parent and the teaching staff.

• To be used in consultation with professional colleagues (KKCC's Administration).

• If requested by the parent, to be used for treatment and evaluation processes from the child's physician or therapist.

 

Videos will be used solely for the purposes described above and will be confidential to all others.  At parent’s request, the videos will be deleted after they are viewed.