In-School Literacy Extension: Beyond In-School Suspension.

Abstract

develop writing skills. Ill ^e wor^in§ on mY doctoral program in curriculum and inIII struction with an emphasis in English education, I (Nadine %AJ Haley) realized that I wanted a real-world arena in order to practice my developmental writing theories. As a result, I accepted a position as the coordinator for an in-school suspension program at an urban middle school in the U.S. This position allowed me to connect my experiences as a former high school English teacher with my understanding of adolescent behavior. I discovered that much could be done for students with limited academic and personal success in school. That decision raised questions: How can I contribute to student success beyond behavior management? What function can writing serve in helping to manage student behavior in my classroom?