TO: EVOC 502 Instructor
FROM:
DATE: July 27, 2005
RE: 502, WA1, Wiget
The purpose of EVOC 502 WA1 was to prepare
a list of Assertive Discipline Rules and Penalties that would be appropriate
for the course I teach in Substance abuse treatment and recovery. The following
six criteria were specified:
1. Comply with all of the General Criteria
for Written Assignments.
2. List and briefly describe at least one
good resource from which further information about assertive discipline can be
obtained.
3. List a minimum of five rules that reflect
reasonable student behavior in the situation in which you function (or expect
to function) as an instructor.
4. List the penalties (or consequences) for
breaking those rules, indicating the increased severity of the penalties for
repeated offenses. Be sure that the penalties you describe are both reasonable
and enforceable.
5. Prepare the rules as a one page contract
that can be signed by the student. Type or word process the rules contract.
Careful consideration should be given to margins, headings and overall
appearance.
6. Everything should fit on one side of one
8.5 by 11 page and it should be clearly reproduced on high quality paper so
that it will look professional.
The following sources of information were
used relative to this assignment:
1. Wiget, David – from my own professional
experience.
2.
I believe that the attached report meets all six of
above listed criteria and respectfully request full credit: one point for
meeting each of the above listed criteria.
1.
Class begins at
2.
If you are more
than fifteen minutes late, you are to report to your agent or the officer of
the day. Do not knock on the classroom
windows or door. You will either be
escorted to the classroom or will be required to wait until the first
break. You will not receive credit for
the day.
3.
There is a
15-minute grace period. If you arrive
before
There
is no grace period when you return from breaks or lunch. You will lose the day.
Absences: While in STAR you are allowed three
absences. On the fourth absence
regardless of the reason, you will automatically be exited from the
program. You will automatically restart
the program provided your agent agrees. All missed classes must be made up.
4.
Length of class
is 120 hours (20 sessions, 6 hours each).
Attendance is mandatory. Failure
to complete this class may result in a violation of parole.
5.
No beepers, cell
phones, game boys, outside reading material, hats or sunglasses are allowed in
class. Your dress must be
appropriate. No tank tops, no gang
colors, or any clothing supporting drinking, using or inappropriate
behavior.
6.
Coffee is only
available at the beginning of class. You
can bring your own non-alcoholic beverages:
water, soda, juice, coffee, tea, etc.
Absolutely
no eating and or snacking during class.
No gum chewing.
The class is responsible for cleaning up their mess,
empty bottles, cups etc.
7.
There is no
assumption of confidentiality in this class.
Information will be provided to your agent regarding your progress,
participation, and adherence to the rules.
8.
Students are
restricted to designated areas only.
Students found anywhere else will be subject to disciplinary action by
their parole agent. At the
9.
This is a relapse
prevention class. Do not come to class
under the influence of alcohol or any other controlled substance. Violation of this rule will require immediate
intervention and an agent will remove you from the class.
10. There are two scheduled 15-minute breaks and thirty
minutes for lunch, which are taken at the same time every day. First break 10:00- 10:15, Lunch:
11. There is no use of the restroom facilities during
class time. Use the restroom before
class or during your scheduled breaks.
Students that have a medical problem that requires frequent use of the
restroom must provide proof of medical need by showing a doctors note or having
permission from their agent.
12. You can smoke on your break. The smoking area is the parking lot. Stand at
least 20 feet away from the building. Do
not come into the building blowing smoke out of your mouth.
13. No cross talk.
Do not side talk when the teacher and/or another student is talking.
14. No sleeping in class.
No eyes closed. No head down. If
you cannot stay awake you will report to your agent or the officer of the
day. You will loose credit for the day.
15. Be respectful and courteous towards others. This classroom will be a safe neutral
environment for all participants.
16. No violent behavior or threats of any kind. Parole agents will remove you.
17. You are required to attend 2 self-help meetings per
week while enrolled in the STAR. To
graduate the program you are required to attend a minimum of eight (8)
meetings. You are to provide weekly
proof of meeting attendance. Failure to
attend and/or provide proof of attendance will extend your stay in the program
and/or result in your being exited from the program.
18. Your agent will be informed if you fail to follow any
of these rules. A notification of rule
violation will be also be completed and given to your agent and the unit
supervisor.