School discipline practices may actually exacerbate or worsen an E/BD.

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Traditional school discipline practices such as suspension, expulsion, or detention may escalate the problem behavior in students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) by increasing their alienation from the school community, reinforcing negative behaviors, and creating a sense of resentment and injustice. Teachers and administrators should adopt positive behavior support strategies that focus on prevention, intervention, and teaching alternative skills to replace maladaptive behaviors.

School Discipline Practices May Actually Exacerbate or Worsen an E/BD