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The Challenge
A principal vehicle by which OSDFS communicates with the field, and provides information on research-based activities, best practices, and other information related to effective drug abuse and violence prevention strategies.
Supportive School Discipline Initiative
This brief describes the work of the Supportive School Discipline Initiative (PDF, 2 pages) and features links to online research, data collection, funding, and related resources, including the school discipline guidance package.
The National Center on Education, Disability, and Juvenile Justice (EDJJ)
EDJJ focuses on assisting practitioners, policymakers, researchers and advocates to identify and implement effective school-based delinquency prevention programs, education, and special education services in juvenile correctional facilities, and transition supports for youth re-entering their schools and communities from secure care settings.
Supporting the Success of Youth in Juvenile Justice Settings
On February 25, 2015, OCR and the Choice Program at UMBC partnered to host a symposium on supporting the education of young people in juvenile justice settings. At the event, young people who have had brushes with the law shared how the Choice Program is helping them to turn their lives around.
Suspension and Expulsion Patterns in Six Oregon School Districts
This report, produced by Regional Educational Laboratory Northwest, provides information about the use of exclusionary discipline in six selected urban districts in Oregon during the 2011-2012 school year. The report identifies the frequency and reasons for the discipline, the percentages of students receiving multiple suspensions, and the number of school days lost due to suspensions. The report also examines the application of exclusionary discipline at different grade levels and by student gender, race/ethnicity, and special education status.
U.S. Department of Education's List of Higher Education Institutions with Open Title IX Sexual Violence Investigations
The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights released a list of the institutions of higher education that are being investigated for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints.
2015 NDTAC National Conference Materials
NDTAC held its 2015 National Conference, “Looking Ahead: Preparing for the Future of Your State Title I, Part D Program,” in Arlington, Virginia, in May 2015. The conference brought together Title I, Part D coordinators, experts in the field, and ED and NDTAC staff to explore federal and state topics related to effective program administration and the education of youth who are neglected, delinquent, or at risk. The session descriptions, slides, and handouts are now available on the NDTAC website.
Fatherhood Is a Community Value
This blog post describes President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative and the administration’s efforts to provide guidance, mentoring, and support to all children, including young boys and young men.
New Measures to Combat Sexual Violence
This blog post describes the outcomes from the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault and the efforts of the Office for Civil Rights to improve the coordination of ED’s enforcement efforts related to sexual violence. The post also outlines the new regulations that took effect on July 1, 2015, with the implementation of the changes to the Clery Act by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. These regulations increase transparency and require institutions to make enhanced disclosures regarding disciplinary proceedings and protective measures following sexual crimes, as well as have training programs to inform the campus community about awareness and prevention.
Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2014
The 17th in a series of annual publications, ”Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2014” presents the most recent data available on school crime and student safety. The indicators in this report are based on information drawn from a variety of data sources, including national surveys of students, teachers, principals, and postsecondary institutions. This report covers topics such as victimization, teacher injury, bullying and cyber-bullying, school conditions, fights, weapons, availability, student use of drugs and alcohol, student perceptions of personal safety at school, and criminal incidents at postsecondary institutions.
Second Chance Pell Pilot Program for Incarcerated Individuals
The Second Chance Pell Pilot program will test new models to allow incarcerated individuals to receive Pell Grants and pursue postsecondary education. The goal is to increase access to high-quality educational opportunities and help these individuals successfully transition out of prison and back into the classroom or the workforce.
Educators Gather at the White House to Rethink School Discipline
Teams of superintendents, principals, and teachers from across the country gathered on July 22, 2015, for "Rethink Discipline," a daylong conference at the White House on creating positive school climates and implementing effective discipline practices. As part of the conference, new resources and initiatives were announced to assist school leaders in their efforts to reduce suspensions and expulsions, and provide school environments that are safe, supportive, and conducive to teaching and learning.
Sweating the Small Stuff is Key to Improving School Climate and Discipline
Written by a principal at a school in New York City, this blog post describes how “sweating the small stuff” can lead to a positive school culture that allows students, faculty, staff, and families to feel supported and successful.
Data Dashboards to Support Title I, Part D Program Administration: A Step-By-Step Guide
This resource provides an overview of data dashboards and demonstrates how dashboard data can be used to support Title I, Part D administration.
Selecting Appropriate Pre-Posttests
This tip sheet highlights key questions and areas to consider for Title I, Part D administrators regarding the selection of an appropriate pre-posttest for tracking student progress in reading and mathematics. It focuses on students receiving educational services in juvenile justice and child welfare settings.
New Title I, Part D Data Collection Resource
This Instructional Guide to Reporting Title I, Part D Data in the Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) for School Year (SY) 2015-2016 provides the latest updates for the SY 2014–15 Title I, Part D data collection. It highlights the importance of the federal data collection process, provides details about the CSPR and the EDFacts initiative, and includes comprehensive reporting instructions.
Guide: Addressing the Root Causes of Disparities in School Discipline
This guide provides schools and school districts with the tools to assess and systematically address disparities in school discipline. It describes how to carry out a descriptive analysis of disparities in school discipline and how to conduct a root cause analysis to systematically address school-based factors that contribute to disparities.
Resource: Build a Safe Environment
This information helps teachers and school administrators build a classroom and school environment where all students feel safe and bullying is not acceptable.
Tip Sheet: Federal Resources and Initiatives for Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At Risk
NDTAC released this tip sheet providing an overview of relevant federal offices and programs, as well as data sources, that can be used to support state- and local-level decision-making and planning efforts of programs for youth who are neglected or delinquent. It also offers key questions that program administrators and practitioners can use to dig deeper into federal datasets and initiatives.
Brief: School-Based Physical Fitness and the Link to Student Academic Outcomes and Improved School Climate
This brief (PDF, 10 pages) outlines the growing body of evidence that suggests physical activity and physical education offered during the school day are linked to children’s healthy development and academic achievement, and have the potential to positively impact school climate and conditions for learning in schools.
Resource: Re-Entry Education Toolkit
This toolkit provides guidance to educators to support a successful reentry system for formerly incarcerated youth and adults. It highlights the five critical components of an effective reentry system: program infrastructure, strategic partnerships, education services, transition processes, and sustainability.
Report: Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2015
This report presents the most recent data on school crime and student safety. Topics covered include victimization at school, teacher injury, bullying and cyberbullying, school conditions, student perceptions of personal safety at school, and a special spotlight section on juveniles in residential placement facilities.
Resource: Increasing Access to Higher Education for Justice-Involved Individuals
This guide (PDF, 54 pages) provides information for colleges and universities to help remove barriers that can prevent people with criminal records from pursuing higher education. It also includes recommendations for how admissions practices can be modified to reflect a more holistic review of applicants.
Resource: Beyond the Box Resource Guide
This guide provides information on how colleges and universities can alter their use of criminal justice information in the higher education admissions process to remove barriers for students with criminal records.
Resource: New Title I, Part D Data Collection Guide
This Instructional Guide to Reporting provides the latest updates for the SY 2015–16 Title I, Part D data collection.