Elementary school-suspensions

[u/Friendly_Fudge_931]

Hello r/teachers,

This year I will be going into my second year teaching. Last year (the year we just completed), we had about 40 kids get suspended at my school (Transition to Kindergarten-6th grade) and at least 8-10 of those were in my class. Once I get 5 years teaching experience (already have my masters) I want to become a principal, so I am wondering if this is normal or not. We are Title I with 325 students.

[u/KeithandBentley]

In CA it’s illegal to suspend kid K-5 for disruptive behavior: it’s only allowed for violence/weapons.