Creating the School Family: Building Positive School Culture, Social-Emotional Learning & Behavior Management | Conscious Discipline by Dr. Becky Bailey

by Becky Bailey

Build a School Where Every Child Belongs. Positive school culture doesn't happen by chance—it happens by design. In Creating the School Family, Dr. Becky Bailey shares the proven Conscious Discipline framework for creating schools where students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn. More than a book about classroom management, this practical guide helps educators build a schoolwide culture that reduces bullying, strengthens relationships, increases instructional time, and creates consistent adult practices that support every student. Rather than offering isolated behavior strategies, Creating the School Family provides a comprehensive blueprint for transforming school climate through connection, shared responsibility, and emotional safety. Inside you'll The complete School Family Assembly framework for building community The Conflict Resolution Time Machine protocol for teaching problem-solving and conflict resolution Practical strategies for reducing behavior referrals and increasing instructional time Schoolwide routines that foster cooperation, belonging, and emotional safety Leadership practices that create consistency across classrooms and grade levels Ideal School leaders Principals and assistant principals Teachers Instructional coaches School counselors SEL coordinators PBIS and MTSS teams Professional learning communities When adults change the way they connect, communicate, and respond, school culture changes—and student behavior follows.

Genres: Education, Professional Development

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Published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been teaching since 1997. This is the best book for elementary and early childhood educators I have ever read. It is so needed in today’s society. It is my hope that the practical tools and intentions outlined in this book spread like wildfire as it is shared educational community to educational community throughout the world. This embodies “be the change you want to see in the world” and can speak to the heart of many disenchanted teachers who want more for their students. Here is a path to that reality.
I learned of this book through a fellow educator who had been teaching for 13 years and said she’d always felt there was something missing from her teaching practice. She said this book was the answer for her to fill in the missing pieces. After reading the book I can strongly concur and already have ordered Conscious Discipline (another book by Becky Bailey) to continue this journey. I appreciate that this book asks me to commit to enacting the parts of it gradually and in my own way. I am currently rereading the book immediately. In this round I will decide on my first commitments in each category now that I have the big picture. Thank you Becky for your ability to pivot and willingness to work hard to share these insights with fellow educators. It is important heart work that is changing lives.

[Merryellen Towey Schulz · Rating 4 out of 5]

All teachers and preservice teachers should read. It provides down to earth workable strategies for classroom management.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of ideas for nurturing a sense of community and inclusion in your school. Best for preschool and early elementary grades.

[Katie V · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great resource!

[Brianna de Visser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect to use for your classroom.