Empower Your Team with RCD Connect

Equip your educators with the ongoing skill development they need to handle challenging moments effectively. RCD Connect is a comprehensive online learning platform designed to help your teachers develop effective coaching skills to strengthen student self-control and foster a responsibility-centered school culture.

Everything Your Educators Need to Succeed

Online Learning Built for Busy Educators

We know that your staff’s time is valuable. That is why RCD Connect delivers personalized, self-paced online classroom management courses that respect the demanding schedules of modern teachers.

Your educators will learn proven best practices directly from Responsibility-Centered Discipline creator Larry Thompson and a team of Certified Master Trainers with decades of hands-on K-12 leadership experience. Whether a staff member needs a refresher on RCD Day 1, wants to elevate their Give ’em Five communication skills, or is looking for strategies to handle a challenging student, RCD Connect online courses are available right at their fingertips. Your entire team gets 24/7 access to online courses to help strengthen your culture of accountability throughout the school year.

Master Real-Life with RCD Training Scenarios

Explore practical RCD Training Scenarios designed to prepare your educators for a wide variety of challenging moments with students. These scenarios provide hands-on experience in applying Responsibility-Centered Discipline principles to keep students on the road to responsibility. Your teachers will learn to address Level 1, 2, and 3 students—ranging from minor disruptions to more serious behaviors—with confidence and professionalism. RCD in Action: Training Scenarios include:

  • Distracting Noises in Class – Level 1
  • Distracting Noises in Class – Level 2
  • Distracting Noises in Class – Level 3
  • Jealousy – Level 1
  • Jealousy – Level 2
  • Jealousy – Level 3
  • The Boss – Level 1
  • The Boss – Level 2
  • The Boss – Level 3
RCD Training Scenarios

Find Answers with RCD Q&A

To further support your educators in mastering Responsibility-Centered Discipline, we offer a comprehensive series of RCD Q&A videos. These short, engaging videos address common questions and challenges that educators encounter when implementing RCD strategies, providing key insights that can be quickly applied in their classroom and school. Each video is designed to deepen understanding, build confidence and refine your educators’ approach to guiding students toward responsibility. Topics include:

  • How does RCD pair with PBIS?
  • How do you suggest speaking to parents about RCD?
  • How can I tell if I am over spotting or under spotting a student?
  • What if a Give ’em Five conversation does not work?
  • What is the best time to have a Give ’em Five conversation?
  • What do we do with a student who is refusing to do their work?
  • How do you help a K-3 student create a plan to change their behavior
  • How does RCD pair with Restorative Practices?
  • How does RCD relate to Social-Emotional Learning?
  • How do you use RCD with Students on the Autism Spectrum?

… and more.

Collaborate in the RCD Community

Maximize the potential of Responsibility-Centered Discipline by becoming a member of the RCD Community. Membership provides exclusive access to best practices for implementation, helping to enhance your educators’ “Give ‘Em Five” conversational techniques. By engaging with fellow educators and sharing valuable insights, you can foster a stronger culture of accountability and inspire meaningful change within your school.

Joining the RCD Community and learning best practices provides a transformative opportunity for educators seeking to implement Responsibility-Centered Discipline with greater impact. By mastering proven strategies and refining your “Give ‘Em Five” conversations, you can address behavioral challenges more effectively, leading to improved classroom dynamics and stronger student-teacher relationships. The shared collaboration within the community fosters a supportive environment where members can exchange real-world experiences, receive constructive feedback and gain actionable insights. This collective approach empowers educators to build consistency in their discipline practices, ultimately promoting a culture of respect, accountability, and mutual growth throughout the entire school.

RCD Community

Enjoy 24/7 Access Anywhere

Professional development shouldn’t be bound by rigid schedules or deadlines. RCD Connect is available anytime, anywhere, on any laptop, tablet, or mobile device. Learning happens when and where it is most convenient for your staff, ensuring that growth never has to pause.

Create a Responsibility-Centered Culture Today

Decrease office referrals, keep students in the classroom where they can learn, and empower your educators with the ongoing support they deserve.

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Empower your educators and develop students' skills for success with Responsibility-Centered Discipline.