School administrators and teachers: Please consider these findings and recommendations as you consider development of behavior management plans for the remainder of this year and into next year.

Practical Findings from the Virginia School Climate Study:

• Issue 1 – What is an Authoritative School Climate?
• Issue 2 – Authoritative Schools Have Less Teasing and Bullying
• Issue 3 – Less Student Aggression toward Teachers in Authoritative Schools
• Issue 4 – Authoritative Schools have Fewer Disciplinary Infractions for Aggressive Behavior
• Issue 5 – Authoritative Schools have High Achievement Test Passing Rates