Be available to teachers for ongoing, informal discussions when teachers have concerns or questions; and Keep teachers informed of important activities/ happenings at home that may affect the interaction at the school. Parent–Teacher Communication will be achieved with Daily reports Newsletters Conferences. When a teacher or the director suspects a child is suffering from abuse or neglect, Mi Escuelita is required by law to report this concern to appropriate child welfare authorities. Discipline The purpose of any discipline technique is to teach acceptable behavior and respect for the rights of others. Self discipline is our goal and the methods employed at Mi Escuelita will be based on a understanding of the child’s needs and the stage of development. Each parent is required to review and sign Mi Escuelita’s Discipline and Behavior Management for inclusion in each child’s file. Appendix D: DISCIPLINE & BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT Praise and positive reinforcement are effective methods of the behavior management of children. When children receive positive, non-violent, and understanding interactions from adults and others, they develop good self-concepts, problem solving abilities, and self-discipline. on this belief of how children learn and develop values, Mi Escuelita will practice the following discipline and behavior management policy. We DO: We DO NOT: Praise, reward and encourage dialogue Physically punish the children. with the children. Make fun of, use profanity, make Reason with and set limits for the sarcastic remarks about, shout at, children. threaten or otherwise verbally abuse the Model appropriate behavior for the children. children. Make the child feel bad or punish Modify the classroom environment to children when bathroom accidents attempt to prevent problems before the occur. occur. Relate discipline to eating, resting, Listen to and observe the children. toileting, or sleeping. Discuss choices the can make to Delegate discipline to another child. prevent inappropriate behavior. the children in locked rooms, Provide the children with clear closets or confined places as expectations and consequences of their punishment. behaviors. Criticize, make fun of, disrespect, or the children as individuals and otherwise belittle the children’s parents, respect their needs, desires and feelings. families, or ethnic groups. Allow the children to deal with minor disagreements between them, if there is no apparent harm to either child. Explain things to children on their levels. Use short supervised periods of “time out.”* Stay consistent in our behavior management program.
Be available to teachers for ongoing, informal discussions when teachers have concerns or questions; and Keep teachers informed of important activities/ happenings at home that may affect the interaction at the school. Parent–Teacher Communication will be achieved with Daily reports Newsletters Conferences. When a teacher or the director suspects a child is suffering from abuse or neglect, Mi Escuelita is required by law to report this concern to appropriate child welfare authorities. Discipline The purpose of any discipline technique is to teach acceptable behavior and respect for the rights of others. Self discipline is our goal and the methods employed at Mi Escuelita will be based on a understanding of the child’s needs and the stage of development. Each parent is required to review and sign Mi Escuelita’s Discipline and Behavior Management for inclusion in each child’s file. Appendix D: DISCIPLINE & BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT Praise and positive reinforcement are effective methods of the behavior management of children. When children receive positive, non-violent, and understanding interactions from adults and others, they develop good self-concepts, problem solving abilities, and self-discipline. on this belief of how children learn and develop values, Mi Escuelita will practice the following discipline and behavior management policy. We DO: Praise, reward and encourage dialogue with the children. Reason with and set limits for the children. Model appropriate behavior for the children. Modify the classroom environment to attempt to prevent problems before the occur. Listen to and observe the children. Discuss choices the can make to prevent inappropriate behavior. Provide the children with clear expectations and consequences of their behaviors. the children as individuals and respect their needs, desires and feelings. Allow the children to deal with minor disagreements between them, if there is no apparent harm to either child. Explain things to children on their levels. Use short supervised periods of “time out.”* Stay consistent in our behavior management program. We DO NOT: Physically punish the children. Make fun of, use profanity, make sarcastic remarks about, shout at, threaten or otherwise verbally abuse the children. Make the child feel bad or punish children when bathroom accidents occur. Relate discipline to eating, resting, toileting, or sleeping. Delegate discipline to another child. the children in locked rooms, closets or confined places as punishment. Criticize, make fun of, disrespect, or otherwise belittle the children’s parents, families, or ethnic groups.