Take a look around SWIS and you might notice a few changes. Starting today, you have access to two new behaviors, one new location, two new actions taken, two new subtype options, and a bunch of updated language! Here is an overview of everything that’s new in SWIS.
Rundown of the Changes
The way we refer to student behavior has changed. We’re more inclusive, more objective, and more specific. There are three big changes we made to the broader language we use in our apps:
- Problem Behavior is now just Behavior
- Major and Minor referrals are now Administrator-managed and Staff-managed
- Office Discipline Referral (ODR) is now just Referral
The types of behaviors, locations, and actions taken, and motivations have evolved over time. With this release, we brought the lists available in SWIS up to speed with what’s happening in your school right now.
New Behaviors
- Academic Dishonesty
- Threatening Behavior
New Location
- Dorm
New Actions Taken
- Request for Additional Support
- Restorative Practice
Updated Labels
Some labels in SWIS serve as their own mini categories. For those labels, we offer you the option of setting up subtypes. In addition to Harassment and Use/Possession of Weapon, SWIS now comes with the ability to set up subtypes for Technology Violation and Restorative Practice. When you enable them in School Settings, the defaults for each are:
Technology Violation Subtype Defaults
- School-issued
- Personal
Restorative Practice Subtype Defaults
- Impromptu Chat
- Restorative Circle
- Restorative Conference
We’re excited about these updates and how they move us all in a more inclusive, modern direction. For more information, check out the following resources to help you incorporate everything into your existing process.
- News Article: Changes are Coming to the SWIS Referral Form
- News Article: Updates and Details to Prep You for SWIS Changes Coming March 22
- News Article: All or Nothing? No! How to Ease New SWIS Labels into Your Referral Process
- Resource: SWIS Referral Category Definitions
- Resource: SWIS Referral Examples and Templates
- Podcast Episode: Ep. 27: Defining Behavior (Bonus Episode)