In-School Suspension
Why we track this indicator
Suspensions are associated with negative student outcomes, such as academic achievements, dropouts, grade retention, and future disciplinary exclusion.
In-School Suspension Data Breakdown
Status: Gray
Definition: Average percentage of students receiving in-school suspension during the school year in all 7 Elkhart County School Districts (Baugo, Concord, Fairfield, Goshen, Middlebury, Elkhart, Wa-Nee Community Schools). In-School Suspensions is tracked through the Indiana Department of Education's yearly report on school environment. This information is obtained through publicly available data.
Source: Indiana Department of Education
Last Updated: September 2023
Reported Mitigating Factors: IDOE has not updated
Methodology
Methodology: Using the weighted average formula we obtain the total percent of in-school suspensions across Elkhart County. We then compare Elkhart County’s average to the State average.
Goal: To have a lower total percent of in-school suspensions compared to Indiana.
Traffic Light:
Green: at least 1% lower compared to Indiana
Gray: within +/- 1% of compared to Indiana
Red: at least 1% higher compared to Indiana
Supporting Research
Explusion
Article exploring the effect of suspensions and expulsions on grade retention.
Students’ experiences of school suspension
This study sought to explore the experiences of students who have been previously suspended.
Education attainment linked to health throughout lifespan: Exploring social determinants of health
Article discussing the length and quality of education as a cross cut — it predicts employment and income.
Epidemic of Suspensions Poses Health Concerns
A new report released this week from the UCLA Civil Rights Project concludes that suspension rates in many U.S. middle and high schools are hitting alarming new highs.
In-school suspensions the answer to school discipline? Not necessarily, experts say
In-school suspensions in recent years, as studies have shown that traditional out-of-school suspensions can hurt students’ academic performance and actually make behavior problems worse.
Related Indicators
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Baugo Community Schools
Baugo Community Schools seeks “to sustain our community by improving our schools in four areas: 1). authentic student, family, and community engagement, 2). powerful teaching and learning, 3). expanded student supports, [and] 4). family and community partnerships.”
Elkhart Community Schools
Elkhart Community Schools is a district that serves approximately 13,000 students, and is known for high-quality programs, exceptional teachers, superior learning environments, and strong parental and community support.
Wa-Nee Community Schools
Wa-Nee Community Schools prepares students to be adaptable individuals with the life and educational skills necessary to become responsible and ethical citizens.
Indicators in Action
The ‘Data Action Mini Grant’ program will provide low barrier grants to collaborating partners which will help increase cross-system collaboration and facilitate the community response to needs and/or gaps identified through the Elkhart County Child Dashboard. Applicants may request up to $2,000. Two or more applicants can collaborate for collaborative action based upon one or more data indicators and increase the grant request. By leveraging the ‘Data Action Mini Grant’ program partners can have a platform that helps to inform community goals and creates a stronger sustainability platform for their programs.
For a copy of the 1-page proposal template click here or email David Wiegner.