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Research Supporting Conscious Discipline

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Evidence Base

Evaluations of Conscious Discipline have shown numerous positive effects related to program implementation.

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Key Outcomes

Learn the key findings and outcomes of Conscious Discipline implementation on discipline referrals, academic achievement, school culture and more.

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Theoretical Foundations

In this article, Conscious Discipline founder Dr. Becky Bailey explains the career trajectory and professional growth that led her to develop Conscious Discipline.

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Independent Studies

Browse a sampling of results from studies other organizations have conducted to assess the impact of Conscious Discipline behavioral strategies in classroom environments.

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Conscious Discipline Excels in Harvard Analysis of Top 25 SEL Programs

In a study published by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and funded by The Wallace Foundation, Conscious Discipline was found to be one of only three SEL programs that focuses 75% or more of its content on Emotion/Behavior Regulation and Emotion Knowledge/Expression, and one of only 13 programs that focuses 50% or more its content on Interpersonal Skills. Conscious Discipline received high ratings in 8 of 10 categories. The study’s authors say, “Conscious Discipline provides an array of behavior management strategies and classroom structures that teachers can use to turn everyday situations into learning opportunities.”

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Evidence Base for Conscious Discipline

Summary of Early Research, Impacts, and Theory Behind Conscious Discipline

Conscious Discipline evaluates its effectiveness in many ways. Practitioners, independent researchers, and Loving Guidance, LLC. have conducted many quantitative...
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Conscious Discipline Improves SEL, School Climate, Readiness and Pro-Social Behavior

Rain, J. S. (2014). Loving Guidance, LLC. Final report: Conscious Discipline Research Study. Intro brief: This study examined the...
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Conscious Discipline Excels in Harvard Analysis of Top 25 SEL Programs

Conscious Discipline Receives High Ratings in 8 out of 10 Categories in Wallace Foundation Study Published by Harvard’s Graduate...
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Conscious Discipline Certified by SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence Based Programs and Practices

November 2015 Conscious Discipline is now recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) National Registry of...
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Conscious Discipline Parent Education Curriculum Yields Positive Outcomes, Designated Research-Based

In a research study by ChildTrends, Conscious Discipline’s parenting education curriculum was found to improve parenting knowledge and skills, increase parents’ ability to manage their own emotions and respond to children’s challenging behaviors, and improve emotional management and behavior in children. As a result of the latest research, Conscious Discipline was designated research-based. This designation means that Conscious Discipline’s Parent Education Curriculum meets the requirements outlined by the Office of Head Start. Notably, parents reported using Conscious Discipline skills and strategies more consistently six to eight weeks after parenting classes than immediately after classes concluded. Parents reported feeling happier, less frustrated and more interested in connecting with their children. Both directors and parents noted a positive change in the school-home connection.
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Conscious Discipline Partners with Child Trends for Enhanced Research Support

Conscious Discipline, a leader in social-emotional learning and classroom management best practices, has engaged Child Trends as a research partner. Child Trends will come alongside Conscious Discipline to develop a coordinated approach to research, identify funding and expand Conscious Discipline’s representation on evidence-based registries.

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Key Outcomes

Decreased Discipline Referrals

Conscious Discipline’s methods of teaching pro-social skills in a safe, connected environment reap tangible results. As children learn to regulate emotions and manage conflicts, schools see significant decreases in problem behaviors and discipline referrals.

Increased Academic Achievement

The connection that is central to Conscious Discipline’s methodology creates willingness, while increased social-emotional skills means less time devoted to behavior issues. More willingness plus more teaching time results in soaring academics.

Improved School Culture

Educators want workplaces with high rates of collegiality and support, and students want schools with a caring, positive climate. Conscious Discipline creates a healthy environment that positively impacts adult-adult and adult-child relationships and perceptions.

Healthier Social Emotional Skill Sets

Social-emotional skills like self-regulation are better predictors of life success than any other factor. Conscious Discipline increases both adults’ and children’s emotional intelligence so they can succeed, both in the moment and in life.

Theoretical and Scientific Basis of Conscious Discipline

Independent Studies

Conscious Discipline Linked to Classroom Quality and Executive Function

An independent research study on Ohio Preschool Promise classrooms using Conscious Discipline (CD) shows the potential impact of Conscious Discipline implementation on classroom quality and children’s executive function skills. Researchers utilized CLASS scores, the CD fidelity rubric, the Bracken Basic Concept Scale-Third Edition: Receptive, and the Minnesota Executive Function Scale in 45 classrooms. Results found that higher teacher fidelity to the Conscious Discipline model was associated with higher classroom quality, particularly in the Classroom Organization and Emotional Support domains. Children in classrooms with higher CD implementation fidelity had higher executive function skills in the spring, even after controlling for the overall classroom quality as measured by CLASS scores.

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