APS Office of Student Discipline

The Atlanta Public Schools Office of Student Discipline. Join the movement to RETHINK Discipline as we focus on building stronger children.

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

So excited 🥳about the recent partnership w/the Fulton Cty DA's office! They're focused on incarceration PREVENTION and we are HERE FOR IT🙌!
Effective discipline is RESTORATIVE! Details soon!
@KLovettDSE @DrLisaHerring @DrEmilyAMassey @Retha_Woolfolk @TommyUsherAPS @dan_a_sims

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

Mark your calendar! Inviting all new & returning behavior/discipline administrators to attend the upcoming Infinite Campus Training. Critical updates and resources. @KLovettDSE @TommyUsherAPS @AssocSupBattle @Retha_Woolfolk @dan_a_sims @DrEmilyAMassey @DrMoGranger

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

It was a pleasure engaging with stakeholders, including parents, students, teachers, law enforcement, school admins, and support staff! Thanks for providing feedback on ways that we can ensure the student dress code policy is aligned with the districts committment to equity!

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

So proud of our 8th gr boys group at @JLewisInvictus!! Great session today! 100% participation during our virtual service project for children at @StJude. Sending notes of ❤ and 💪🏾! #reTHINKdiscipline #compassion #leadership
@ElleMMiller8 @KLovettDSE

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

@Principal_BTW @APSWashington Peace and Comfort to the BTW Family.

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

We are preparing to revise the Student Handbook and Behavioral Codes. Please read the 2020-21 student handbook. If you have any suggestions for the 2021-22 student handbook, please email them to Dr. Maurice Granger: [email protected].

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men" -Frederick Douglass 🙌

[Maurice Granger @DrMoGranger]

Filled with pride! This @JLewisInvictus scholar evolved from resisting involvement in our behavior/conflict group to being engaged weekly and now volunteering to read the quote of the week. The little things give me fuel!✊🏾 @KLovettDSE @DrEmilyAMassey @JLIAPRIDE @ElleMMiller8

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

Word for today: Courage. It takes courage to make the right choice and avoid neg pressure. Courage to choose kindness and help others. Glad the boys enjoyed the clip! @JLewisInvictus @DrEmilyAMassey @KLovettDSE

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

More boys are arriving early for our 9am session at @JLewisInvictus! We say weekly, "to be early is to be on time." Energetic vids play as they enter the room. We are still working on the cameras but their participation was great! @JLIAPRIDE @DrEmilyAMassey @KLovettDSE

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

Gr8 day engaging in virtual team bldg and discussing the life of Isaiah Austin. 👀 his inspiring story 👇🏾 and 👂🏾 the 8th gr boys at @JLewisInvictus reflect on perseverance and empathy. We are building each week! #reTHINKdiscipline

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[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

An energetic 9am start w/our boys group @JLewisInvictus! They were referred due to challenges and we are growing TOGETHER! Averaging 70+% attendance. Word for 2day: Perseverance! It takes a village!✊🏾 #ReTHINKdiscipline @JLIAPRIDE @DrEmilyAMassey @KLovettDSE @SELearningEDU

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

Prevention is the key! We are advocates of proactive behavioral supports. @KLovettDSE #ReTHINKdiscipline

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

@DrMoGranger @KLovettDSE @AssocSupBattle @dan_a_sims @AssocSupBrown @DrEmilyAMassey @TommyUsherAPS @DrLisaHerring @apsupdate @APSBehaviorGuru @PrejeanHarris @aps_support

[Dr. Lisa N. Herring @DrLisaHerring]

What you need to know! Day One is just around the corner. To prepare, I’ve broken down important information for families to view and share on my new blog post on #TalkUpAPS! https://t.co/d4rGUk5ZDd

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

The 2020-21 Student Handbook is complete! Electronic copies will be provided to schools, parents, and students. Lots of great resources, virtual guidance, and tools to build stronger children in a safe environment. Stay tuned. @KLovettDSE

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

All Admins, we are working collaboratively with legal to create student discipline guidance during virtual learning. Zoom coming soon. Contact Dr. Granger for questions. @KLovettDSE @DrEmilyAMassey @AssocSupBattle @dan_a_sims @AssocSupBrown @TommyUsherAPS

[Maurice Granger @DrMoGranger]

Enjoyed speaking at the NTO w/these amazing colleagues! We shared solutions, experiences, and laughs. Focused on building strong children! #reTHINKdiscipline @KLovettDSE @AssocSupBattle @APSDiscipline @DrEmilyAMassey @dan_a_sims @DrLisaHerring

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

Food for thought! Remember, appropriate behavior can be learned, but it must be taught. Thank you to all of the amazing educators who work daily to build relationships and build strong children! We are excited about the direction of APS! #reTHINKDiscipline @KLovettDSE

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

Embrace the new norm and evolve! Love it!

[Dr. Lisa N. Herring @DrLisaHerring]

A new school year approaches! Preparation kicks off with @apsupdate’s NEO (that’s for New Employee Orientation). More than 400 new employees gathered today in our new virtual model to join APS adventure to prepare students for college, career & life! #Trailblazers #Trendsetters

[APS Office of Student Discipline @APSDiscipline]

Enjoyed it! Looking forward to a great year of collaboration and growth! @KLovettDSE @AssocSupBattle
#RethinkDiscipline

[Tonetta Green @ED_Green_BACS]

Happening now! Thank you for providing us with tips and support from @APSDiscipline! We are partnering to rethink discipline! @JLIAPRIDE @DrEmilyAMassey @DrLisaHerring @APVENZEN_aps @AJFuller_APS @APDavis_aps @APLaMont_JLIA @JLewisInvictus