Results of a recent survey sent to schools using Special Education Discipline Learning Packets

 

Summary of Special Education Responses

 

SA = Strongly Agree || A = Agree  || D = Disagree  || SD = Strongly Disagree  || NA = Not Applicable or No Opinion

Packet Goals

SA

A

D

SD

NA

Packets are easy to administer

72%

28%

0%

0%

0%

Packets provide a meaningful activity

44%

56%

0%

0%

0%

Packets help students rethink a problem

44%

56%

0%

0%

0%

Packets provide conferencing opportunities

50%

50%

0%

0%

0%

Packets provide needed documentation

50%

44%

0%

0%

6%

Packets provide uniform punishment

39%

50%

0%

0%

6%

Packets keep students on task

33%

61%

6%

0%

0%

Packets help prevent repeat offenses

33%

44%

11%

0%

11%

 

Packet Quality

SA

A

D

SD

NA

Packets are well written

39%

61%

0%

0%

0%

Packets are grade-level appropriate

33%

61%

6%

0%

0%

Packet illustrations are a positive feature

44%

56%

0%

0%

0%

The Packet stories are well written

39%

56%

0%

0%

0%

Packet questions encourage students to rethink

50%

44%

0%

0%

6%

 

Summary of responses to open-ended questions:

 

Suggestions for ways to improve the packets:

 

Use "kid's own language" in some of the stories.

Add a packet for Stealing.

Add some multiple choice questions.

Have students rewrite scenarios so they can give more thought to their actions.

Add more topics and more packets.

 

Comments on what is liked about the packets:

 

Good idea to have multiple versions for repeat offenders.

Good layout. Good topics. Good ideas.

Good idea to make students think about their answers and therefore, their behavior.

 

 

All Responses

Elementary School Responses

Middle School Responses

High School Responses