POSITIVE DISCIPLINE ASSOCIATION

Incorporated in 2004, the Positive Discipline Association (PDA) is an independent nonprofit organization and the only credentialing body overseeing Positive Discipline training and certification in the world. The PDA was established to oversee a global certification system to identify candidates who have met certification standards and maintain a registry of those trained in Positive Discipline. Therefore, Parent Educators, Classroom Educators, and those using Positive Discipline achieve the highest standards through training, mentorship, applied practice, and ethical guidelines. The PDA provides online and in person training options in multiple languages to serve the needs of Positive Discipline Certified Trainers and Educators seeking professional development through continuing education for their own growth and learning.  

Our ServiceS

Positive Discipline in Families

Positive Discipline empowers families by teaching essential social and life skills in a respectful manner for both adults and children. Children raised in Positive Discipline environments develop a sense of connection with their community (at home and school), feel their voices matter, and are less likely to engage in misbehavior. Key family skills include;

• Building responsibility, respect, and resilience in children
• Teaching social skills through Family Meetings, which foster problem-solving and communication
• Cultivating a home environment that nurtures children’s positive involvement in their communities

Positive Discipline in Schools

Positive Discipline in schools helps teachers and staff create classrooms where students feel valued and respected, reducing disruptions and enhancing teaching time.

Core components include:

• Teaching communication and problem-solving skills through regular Class Meetings
• Reducing misbehavior with inclusive, respectful approaches
• Providing specific lessons for students from preschool through high school, fostering self-discipline and cooperation
  Teachers report that Positive Discipline improves student behavior, increases teaching time, and enhances their own teaching experience.

Positive Discipline in Child Care Centers and Community Programs

Child Care Centers, After School Programs and other community agencies also benefit from the use of the same Positive Discipline approaches. A wide range of books and manuals addressing child development, Positive Discipline principles and special family situations is available. Typical book titles include Positive Discipline for Preschoolers, Positive Discipline for Teenagers, Positive Discipline in the Classroom, and Positive Discipline: A Teacher’s A to Z Guide.