Austin ISD reports steady decline in exclusionary discipline; highlights CharacterStrong curriculum and documentation changes

Apr 9, 2026

District staff said the exclusionary discipline rate (CPM 1.2) is on track and emphasized CharacterStrong Tier‑1 lessons, NTSS coaching and improved referral documentation as strategies; staff also reported 11,625 discretionary referrals to mid‑March with many resulting in non‑exclusionary responses.

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Austin ISD administrators told the board on April 9 they are on track to meet the district’s exclusionary‑discipline target (CPM 1.2) for the school year and described a set of interventions aimed at keeping students in class.

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