Do you want to integrate Positive Discipline at school?
Positive Discipline is not only for parents, but also has many offerings for teachers and schools. It is based on Adlerian psychology which focuses on developing important social and life skills in children, by using practical tools and forming a solid foundation in your classroom. And this all with respect and in connection, both kindly & firmly at the same time. These are the pillars of positive and effective parenting. Based on the idea that we want to guide children to become authentic, responsible adults who can flourish, it is so important that schools and teachers also play a part in this. Positive Discipline provides the tools and skills to achieve this!
What is the value of Positive Discipline for schools?
It integrates a large teaching toolbox of kind and firm discipline approaches.
It helps to establish explicit classroom structures and procedures.
It helps to form an equal and safe community in the classroom based on mutual respect.
You learn how to encourage positive change.
It focuses on teaching social skills and problem-solving.
It generates awareness of cross-cultural issues in facilitating social-emotional learning.
There are three ways to integrate Positive Discipline at your school:
Take the 2-day Positive Discipline Classroom Educator training.
There are various workshop opportunities for teachers and educators.
Become a Positive Discipline Lab School.
2-Day Training to become a Positive Discipline Classroom Educator
More and more school professionals (teachers, educators, team members, school counsellors and support staff) see the value of Positive Discipline and follow the two-day certification training to become a Classroom Educator.
During this training you will learn to:
develop the intrinsic motivation of students
build respectful relationships with and between students
create a classroom climate that enhances academic learning
develop practical tools for teaching self-discipline
deal effectively and respectfully with challenging behavior in the classroom
use class meetings
teach important social and life skills such as responsibility, problem-solving, empathy and cooperation.
Dates 2023 Classroom Educator training in The Netherlands (in Dutch):
October 3 & 4th 2025 (at Conference Resort De Poort, Groesbeek).
If you are interested in a Positive Discipline Classroom Educator training in English, please contact me to discuss possibilities.
Investment:
The training fee is € 478,- excl tax, including (partly English, partly Dutch) material (the Positive Discipline in the Classroom book and the teacher's guide full of information and exercises) and certification fees with the Positive Discipline Association.
Accommodation costs:
Please note: The above training fees do not include the cost of lodging and meals. After registering for the training and after reaching the minimum number of participants, you will receive a link to book lodging and meals. The cost depends on the location and choice of room (estimated between €160-€180).
This training is facilitated together with Positive Discipline Trainer Neda Djavdan-Badcoubei of Positive Discipline Nederland.
Workshops for teachers and schools
Would you like a better connection with your students and more community within the group? Would you like to learn practical tools to motivate and engage students and increase their independence and responsibility? Would you like to learn how to deal with challenging behavior effectively and respectfully? These Positive Discipline workshops can help with that!
The workshops are interactive and practical. You will learn new tools and skills that you can try immediately the next day.
Here are some options for a workshop:
Option 1: Challenging BEHAVIOR AND HOW TO DEAL WITH IT
Why do students act the way they do and what can you do about it?
How do you deal with difficult moments in the classroom?
How do you create mutual respect in the classroom?
How do you make sure you stay connected with your students?
OPTION 2: COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION
How do you make agreements with students that are kept?
How do you reach them, and in what way do they listen?
How do you teach them to appreciate what they are doing?
OPTION 3: MOTIVATION AND RESPONSIBILITY
How do I increase the motivation of my students without causing chaos?
How can I be an inspirational teacher?
How do students learn to take more responsibility?
If you are interested in another specific topic for your school, please contact us to discuss possibilities.
Positive Discipline Lab School
More and more schools in the world are becoming a Positive Discipline Lab school.
Positive Discipline Lab Schools are schools that implement the Positive Discipline model school wide. These schools are recognized for their intention to broadly implement Positive Discipline. Lab school teachers and staff have received training in Positive Discipline and work closely with a Positive Discipline Certified Trainer or Lead Trainer to support program development.
If you are interested in becoming a Positive Discipline Lab School or would like more information, please contact us by email.