Positive discipline? Does it work?

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Positive discipline? Does it work?
By Darla

Calling all experienced teachers!! This is my 2nd year teaching and have totally done a 180 in my discipline plan. Last year I used assertive discipline (my mentor and many others did this) with names on the board, flipping
cards, losing recess, the whole bit, and then I went to a summer conference and fell in love with positive discipline. It is more my style to use individual consequences, to smile BEFORE Christmas, and to have my students be problem solvers rather than me "saving the world". The problem? Most programs are designed so that they are implemented step-by-step. Without a good foundation,

I have tried to plunge in to "positive discipline" and feel like I am drowning! What is most important? What can wait? I am losing my grip and some kids are pressing the limits! It seems that some day I referee all day--reminding students that they have broken the rules and that they will need to make up for it in some way (sometimes recess, calling home, writing notes, etc). I feel like nothing is really solid in my room. There are too many loopholes... Any suggestions? Also, is anyone using or familiar with the programs Love and Logic or Great Expectations? I need to hear if those programs work and if it's worth investing my time in! Please give me advice!