Re: Information about the May Institute.

Dear Members,
The Union and Superintendent agreed that schools wishing to move forward with the May Institute Discipline Program must have the support of 80% of the teachers. This support will be determined by a secret ballot vote.
The Union has not taken a position on the program. We seek collaboration and cooperation. In order to make an informed decision, we encourage the membership to listen to the presentation and read the literature prior to voting.
The presentation will most likely take place during the February Professional Development.
Sincerely,
Frank
Francis J. McLaughlin Jr.
President, Local 1019
Lawrence Teachers' Union

F rom the May Institute Web site:

May Institute's Positive Schools, a nationally recognized school-wide behavior support program, is implemented in a Providence public school. The program improves a school's climate by providing training and consultation on effective disciplinary practices and student social skills development.

By teaching, encouraging and supporting positive behavior, Positive Schools fosters an environment conducive to learning. Program outcomes include significant increases in on-task engagement and academic performance, as well as dramatic decreases in disruptive behavior, office referrals and suspensions.

The program's research-based behavior support strategies have produced positive changes in K-12 schools and districts across the country.