Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Wilson, Omega W.
Author's Email Address	owwilson@henrico.k12.va.us
URN	etd-09122012-131009
Title	The Relationship between Student Discipline Disproportionality and High School Dropout Rate
Degree	Doctor of Education
Department	Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Craig, James R. Committee Chair Cash, Carol S. Committee Member Earthman, Glen I. Committee Member Twiford, Travis W. Committee Member
Keywords	Minority Classroom Management Discipline Gap Low Achievement Theory Zero Tolerance Suspension and Expulsion
Date of Defense	2012-08-30
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Previous research has indicated that there is a possible relationship between disproportionality in student discipline and high school dropout rate.  Using discipline and dropout data from a mid-Atlantic state school district, discipline disproportionality and dropout rate amongst high school African American, Hispanic, and Caucasian male and females over a period of four school years was examined. The findings indicated that there was indeed discipline disproportionality among African American, Hispanic, and Caucasian students.  However, the evidence indicating a relationship between disproportionality and dropping out was not conclusive.  Based on the findings, implications for educational practice are advanced.  In addition, recommendations for further research are set forth.
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