Supporting Bias-Free Progressive Discipline in Schools: A Resource Guide for School and System Leaders was developed jointly by the Ministry of Education* and the Ontario Human Rights Commission. The document is intended to guide school and system leaders in fostering a bias-free approach to progressive discipline, prevention, and early Intervention practices to support positive student behaviour among all students.

Electronic reproduction. Available online at: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/SupportResGuide.pdf.

Introduction -- Supporting a Shared Vision -- The Purpose and Format of This Resource Guide -- Progressive Discipline: Taking Mitigating and Other Factors into Account -- Mitigating Factors -- Other Factors to Be Taken into Account -- Discriminatory Bias and Systemic Barriers -- Questions for Reflection -- Human Rights Principles -- Leadership and Bias-Free Progressive Discipline -- Suggested Approaches and Practices to Support Bias-Free Progressive Discipline -- Appendix A: Scenarios to Promote Reflection -- Appendix B: Considerations in Addressing Inappropriate Behaviour -- Appendix C: Accommodations for Students with Special Education Needs -- Appendix D: A Whole-School Approach -- Appendix E: Resources -- Glossary -- References.