Threshold Learning Nonprofit Corporation
Threshold Learning Nonprofit Corporation

Transform ISS from Punishment to Progress: A Complete Rehabilitative In-School Suspension Development System

Traditional in-school suspension (ISS) programs often fail to address the root causes of student behavior, leading to repeated infractions, academic disengagement, and lost opportunities for growth. It’s time to change that. Our Restorative ISS Development System provides a comprehensive, step-by-step framework to transform ISS from a punitive holding space into a structured intervention that fosters accountability, reflection, and student success.


Through our Alternative to Suspension Program, "Ain't Sus," we’ve seen firsthand that many students referred for repeat offenses wouldn’t need this option if their school’s ISS program had a more restorative approach. Too often, ISS is used as a temporary consequence rather than a meaningful intervention, leaving students without the support they need to change behavior. That’s why we created this preventative four-part resource system— to help schools build, implement, and sustain an ISS model that actually prevents repeat infractions and keeps students engaged in their learning.


Each resource is designed to work together or stand alone, allowing you to choose exactly what your school needs to move ISS from exclusion to empowerment. And the best part? 100% of the funds received from these resources go directly toward sponsoring our "Ain't Sus" students, ensuring that students who need additional support have access to these life-changing interventions.


Let's build a system that truly rehabilitates — one school, one student, one system at a time. Which resource will you start with today?

RISS Programming Overview (Foundational Resource) item
RISS Programming Overview (Foundational Resource)
$10
Transform ISS from a punitive consequence into a structured intervention that supports student growth. This resource provides a clear framework for creating a rehabilitative ISS program, including academic support, behavior coaching, social-emotional learning, and structured reentry planning. With best practices, a daily schedule, and implementation strategies, this guide helps schools reduce suspensions, improve student outcomes, and build a more inclusive, supportive discipline system.
RISS Implementation Checklist (Action-Oriented Guide) item
RISS Implementation Checklist (Action-Oriented Guide)
$20
This implementation checklist provides a clear, structured roadmap for shifting ISS from a punitive holding space to a restorative, student-centered intervention. It breaks down the key components of an effective ISS program, covering academic continuity, behavior coaching, social-emotional learning, reentry planning, and school-wide alignment. Designed for educators, administrators, and ISS coordinators, this checklist ensures that every aspect of a rehabilitative ISS program is thoughtfully developed and consistently applied. Use this checklist to evaluate your current ISS practices, identify areas for growth, and implement high-impact changes that promote student success.
RISS Guidance Rubrics (Evaluation & Development Tool) item
RISS Guidance Rubrics (Evaluation & Development Tool)
$40
The Rehabilitative ISS Program Development Guidance Rubrics provide a structured tool for evaluating and improving in-school suspension (ISS) programs. These rubrics help schools identify their current ISS practices, track progress, and implement evidence-based strategies to create a structured, restorative, and student-centered intervention. Covering program foundations, behavioral support, academic continuity, daily structure, reentry planning, and continuous improvement, this resource ensures that ISS is a meaningful opportunity for growth rather than punishment. Use this tool to measure progress, refine interventions, and build a fully rehabilitative ISS program that supports student success.
RISS Program Development Guide (Implementation Blueprint) item
RISS Program Development Guide (Implementation Blueprint)
$55
The Rehabilitative ISS Program Development Guide provides a structured six-phase process for transitioning ISS from a punitive system into a fully rehabilitative intervention that supports student growth, academic engagement, and long-term behavior change. This resource breaks down each phase into Classroom/ISS Implementation milestones and Building Administration Program Development milestones, ensuring that ISS practices are both practical for daily operations and sustainable at the school-wide level.
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