Name: Beyond Compliance: Why Traditional Discipline Fails and What Actually Changes Student Behavior
Start: 2026-12-03T09:45:00-0500
End: 2026-12-03T10:55:00-0500

Beyond Compliance: Why Traditional Discipline Fails and What Actually Changes Student Behavior

Thursday December 3, 2026 9:45am - 10:55am EST

Allegheny C

You follow the discipline process, assign consequences, and document the incident—yet the behavior returns, often because students no longer view consequences as meaningful. This interactive session introduces the Effective vs. Ineffective Behavior framework, an evidence-informed approach to disrupting cycles of discipline. Grounded in PBIS, restorative practices, feedback theory, and relationship-centered classroom management, participants will examine the function of behavior, distinguish accountability from punishment, practice reflective questioning, teach effective alternatives, preserve instructional access, strengthen student dignity, and promote lasting behavioral growth.

Speakers

Ruth Chambers-Turner

Co-founder, Turner Educational Innovations, LLC

Dr. Ruth Chambers-Turner is a veteran educational leader, special education practitioner, nonprofit advocate, and scholar with 15 years of experience across K–12 education, alternative education, charter school development, adult education, higher education, and professional learning... Read More →

Ruth Chambers-Turner

Co-founder, Turner Educational Innovations, LLC

Thursday December 3, 2026 9:45am - 10:55am EST
Allegheny C

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Ruth Chambers-Turner

Ruth Chambers-Turner

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VATLL Annual Conference

Ruth Chambers-Turner

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