Using Dialogue Circles to Support Classroom Management

At Glenview Elementary School, dialogue circles are part of a program aimed at building collaboration, respect, and positive behavior among students.

July 1, 2014

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Schools That Work

Glenview Elementary

Public, Urban

Grades K-5

Oakland, CA

OUTCOMES

With the implementation of dialogue circles, arts programming, and supports for professional learning in 2010:

STATE TESTS ACHIEVEMENT

12% growth in ELA
13% growth in math
103% growth in science

BEHAVIORS

Suspension rate decreased from 4% to 0%