Discipline Moves Inventory

The Discipline Moves Inventory is a planning and reflection tool designed to help teachers—and the leaders who support them—align classroom discipline with best practices in equity, engagement, and instructional clarity.

Rather than focusing on compliance or control, this inventory emphasizes proactive routines, respectful responses, logical consequences, and restorative culture-building. It can be used individually for self-reflection, in coaching conversations, or as part of a collaborative professional learning session.

Try It: Use the Discipline Moves Inventory in Your Practice

Start by selecting one category—like Proactive Practices or Responsive Discipline.

Ask yourself:

• Which of these moves am I already using consistently?
• Which one could I try or refine this week?

Choose one move to put into practice today. Jot down what you notice:

• How do students respond?
• Does the move help preserve dignity or prevent disruption?
• What might you adjust next time?

This small cycle of reflection and action helps shift discipline from compliance to growth—one intentional move at a time.

This download includes both a graphic version of the tool and a black and white printable version.