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KnowledgeBases > The Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase > Element 1 > Activity 2 > Task 2: Review District/School Policies and Handbooks

Guideline:

District and school policies/handbooks state how student behavior situations will be handled. It is imperative such documents are in compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Failure in this regard may leave the district/school and its staff members in a precarious situation. District/school staff members, in conjunction with legal counsel, should assure policies and handbooks are aligned with relevant state and federal school safety laws.

Checklists Policy Evaluation _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to a list of questions for evaluating existing school policies from The Evaluation Center at Western Michigan University. It offers a series of general questions to be answered about school policy.

Guidelines School Policies and Legal Issues Supporting Safe Schools _EXTERNAL_LINK

This resource is part of Education Northwest's series of safe schools guidebooks. This guide addresses School Policies and Legal Issues Supporting Safe Schools.

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