Rethinking Discipline Information from Prior Years

2022 – 2023 School Year Updates

• Rethinking Discipline Professional Learning Network — 2022–2023 Update

• Methodology Used in Calculating Disparity or Significant Disproportionality in Disciplinary Suspension or Expulsion — Winter 2022-2023

• Guidance on Updated Expectations for School and District Leaders Related to Student Discipline — in English | in Spanish

2020 – 2021 School Year Updates

• Rethinking Discipline Professional Learning Network — 2020–2021 Update

• Methodology Used in Calculating Disparity or Significant Disproportionality in Disciplinary Suspension or Expulsion — Winter 2020-2021

• Action Plan Template

2019 – 2020 School Year Updates

• Rethinking Discipline Professional Learning Network — 2019–2020 Update

• Methodology Used in Calculating Disparity or Significant Disproportionality in Disciplinary Suspension or Expulsion — Winter 2019-2020

2018 – 2019 School Year Updates

• Rethinking Discipline Professional Learning Network — 2018–2019 Update

• Methodology Used in Calculating Disparity or Significant Disproportionality in Disciplinary Suspension or Expulsion — Winter 2018-2019

2017 – 2018 School Year Updates

• Methodology Used in Calculating Disparity or Significant Disproportionality in Disciplinary Suspension or Expulsion — Winter 2017-2018

2016 – 2017 School Year Updates

• Student Discipline Laws and Regulations: Question and Answers (Issued 2/28/2015) — Updated 12/23/2016

• School Discipline in Massachusetts: A Look at the 2015 Data and DESE Reporting Requirements — April 2016

• Massachusetts School Districts Team Up to Address Suspensions and Expulsions — June 2016

• Discipline Identification and Reporting Slides used with District and School Assistance Center (DSAC) Data Specialists — June 2016

• Rethinking School Discipline Professional Learning Network (PLN) — October 2016 Session Summary

• National Center for Safe and Supportive Learning Environments Website Resources — prepared for Massachusetts

• Student Discipline Data Reports and the Rethinking Discipline Initiative — November 2016 Board Meeting Discussion and Documents

• Methodology Used in Calculating Disparity or Significant Disproportionality in Disciplinary Suspension or Expulsion — Spring 2016

Guidance from 2014–2016

• Advisory on Student Discipline (Issued 2/28/2015) — Updated 12/23/2016

• Highlights of Discipline Law — 2014

• Superintendent's Checklist for Implementation of the Student Discipline Law — 2014

Last Updated: January 16, 2025