Restoring Student Respect

Respect cannot be forced – it is earned and modeled. Join in this talk to explore how a school board and teacher can work well with a disrespectful student and build a respectful environment for the entire school. Teachers have a huge responsibility in maintaining respect in their classroom and it can be done in many practical ways. Learn how appreciation, order, and apologizing can foster respect in your classroom today.

How to Maintain and Restore Respect

• Board Intervention
  • Work with the Parents
    • Loss of respect by the parents is detrimental for their children
  • Work with the Teacher
    • Coach the teacher to be the driver of change
  • Give the Students a holiday/suspension
  • Replace the teacher
• Teacher Responsibility
  • Show respect and appreciation
  • Admit mistakes and apologize
  • Take an interest in the students’ life outside of the classroom
  • Praise respectful behavior
  • Be consistent and organized
  • Be Punctual
  • Be Prepared
  • Practice consistent follow up

“Restoring Student Respect” was presented by Dwight Eby at the Conservative Anabaptist Administration Institute (CSAI) on March 21, 2025.