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BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Code of Conduct:
Tools for Creating a Positive School Climate
Karen Webber-Ndour, Executive DirectorOffice of Student Support and Safety
October 6, 2014
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Baltimore City SchoolsBy the Numbers
83.8%
8.0%6.2%1.9%
Race/Ethnicity
African American White
Hispanic/Latino Other
84.5%
15.5%
Low Income
Low Income Non-Low Income
2013-14 Student Enrollment: 84,730 total2014-15 Schools and Programs: 188 total
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Baltimore City Schools’ Code of Conduct2014-2015
Baltimore City Schools’ Code of Conduct is recognized as a national model.
Revisions focused on: Improving school climate Reducing zero-tolerance
policies Eliminating soft offenses Addressing overuse of out-of-
school suspensions
The US DOE applauded Baltimore City for our work in these areas.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder visit
Frederick Douglass High School (January 2014)
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Laying the Groundwork for ChangeStep 1: Focusing on Essential Indicators
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20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
District Rate
S U S P E N S I O N R AT E S A C R O S S T H E D I S T R I C T
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Laying the Groundwork for ChangeStep 2: Defining School Climate and Providing Climate Training
School Climate
Relationships
Teaching &
Learning
Environment
Safety
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Targeted ~30 schools per year for 2 years based on their overuse of suspensions
Emphasized that a positive school climate can be intentionally created
Introduced evidence-based alternatives to suspension
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69.5
53.8
42.8
Laying the Groundwork for ChangeStep 3: Highlighting the Link Between Suspensions and Academic
Performance
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READING MATH
61.1
37.8
27.5
(31,516) (2,021) (901)
2013(31,471) (2,009) (893)
2013 Students with 0 Suspensions Students with 1 Suspension Students with 2+ Suspensions
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The Results:Baltimore City Schools’ Historical Suspension
Data
26,324
16,752
11,394
8,6537,550
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2004 2007 2012 2013 2014
NOTE: Counts show total number of out-of-school suspensions in the District based on end of year file. Includes all suspensions and expulsions.SOURCE: Official MSDE files.
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Contact Information
Karen Webber-NdourExecutive Director, Office of Student Support and SafetyBaltimore City Public [email protected](410) 396-8672
Further information available at:http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/climate
2014-2015 Code of Conduct available at:http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/25270
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Code of Conduct and Maryland’s Education Reform
In July 2014, MSDE released Draft Guidelines for a State Code of Discipline. In it, school districts were provided detailed guidance on how to:
Adopt a rehabilitative approach to school discipline and move away from zero-tolerance policies.
Focus on the connection between school discipline and academic success.
Focus on keeping students in school where they can learn and receive a world class education.
SOURCE: Report to the Maryland State Board of Education on the Draft Guidelines for a State Code of Discipline
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City Schools Representatives
CommunityRepresentatives
Offices of the Chief Academic Officer
• Student Support• Suspension Services• Early Learning• Special Education• School PoliceSchool Support Network Staff• Facilitators• Student Support LiaisonsOffice of EngagementDistrict PrincipalsAssociated Student Congress of
Baltimore City
• Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU)• Public School Administrators and
Supervisors Association (PSASA)• Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)• Open Society Institute• American Civil Liberties Union –
Maryland• Maryland Disability Law Center• Advocates for Children and Youth• Community Conferencing• Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education
Network• Family League of Baltimore
Baltimore City Schools’Code of Conduct Revision Committee
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