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Arkansas State University (2014)

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Ashley Guthrie

Arkansas State University. (2014). The impact of Conscious Discipline training on adult perception, knowledge and skills. Unpublished research. Type of report: Research report, descriptive non-experimental pre-/post-test Summary: Arkansas State...

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School District of Osceola County

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School District of Osceola County. (n.d.). School District of Osceola County Assessment of Conscious Discipline Impacts on Protective Factors and School Readiness: Results from the 2007 SAMHSA Safe Schools/Healthy...

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Brain Research: Papers Supporting Conscious Discipline’s Framework

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New Findings on Brain-based Learning Brain-based learning uses research on how students process information differently as they age, grow, and mature socially, emotionally, and cognitively to inform teaching strategies...

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Safety (Self-Regulation): Papers Supporting Conscious Discipline’s Framework

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Research Supporting the Effects of Self-Regulation (Safety) These articles explore the relationship between social and emotional learning and academic success, showing that child self-regulation and academic achievement are positively...

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Connection: Papers Supporting Conscious Discipline’s Framework

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Research Supporting the Importance of Connection These articles show the ties between engagement, social development, and academic achievement. These articles discuss how higher levels of engagement, participation and parental...

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Knox County Head Start, Inc. 2016

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Knox County Head Start, Inc. (2016). Conscious Parenting Training Year End Training Summary Report. Unpublished research. Knox County Head Start, Inc. (2016). Parenting Knowledge, Engagement and Training Year End...

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Tribal Discipline Model Alignment with School Mission and Values: Independent Studies

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This Study Examined the Current Status of a School Discipline System in Relation to Native American Value Systems Jackson, A. T. (2004). The implications of a discipline model and...

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A Conscious Approach to Self-Regulation: Knox County Head Start and the Conscious Discipline Program

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Jones & Lesaux (2013) Intro brief: This report provides an overview of three adult-focused programs for social-emotional learning: Conscious Discipline, Child FIRST, and the Chicago School Readiness Project and...

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