Interventions and Detentions
Interventions and Detentions
Podcast Description
This is a look into the daily happenings at a Primary (K-2) Elementary School through the lens of the principal and MTSS Interventionist.
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Content Themes
The podcast addresses a variety of educational topics relevant to Primary education, including special education support, the MTSS process, social emotional learning (SEL) strategies, and the evolving landscape of virtual learning. Episodes feature practical examples, such as discussing the MTSS process in More Tiers Less Tears and highlighting the significance of arts education in The Arts of Education.
Interventions and Detentions is where education meets real talk. Hosted by principal Brad Targgart, the podcast dives into the challenges, celebrations, and realities of life in schools today.
From why good teachers leave, to the power of collaboration, to building stronger interventions and leadership practices, Brad brings honesty, reflection, and humor to every episode. Along the way, he unpacks stories from the frontlines of education, reflects on lessons learned, and offers both practical insights and lighthearted moments that remind us why the work matters.
Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or someone passionate about the future of education, Interventions and Detentions will leave you with ideas to carry back into your own practice—plus a few laughs along the way.
From paddles labeled “The Board of Education” to restorative circles and progressive discipline systems, school consequences have changed dramatically over the last 100–150 years.
But have we truly evolved… or simply swung the pendulum?
In this episode of Interventions and Detentions, Brad takes a deep dive into the history of school discipline — from one-room schoolhouses and zero tolerance policies to PBIS frameworks and trauma-informed approaches. He breaks down what progressive discipline actually means, how consequences should develop from kindergarten through high school, and why leadership consistency matters more than ever.
Drawing on research, developmental psychology, and real-world leadership experience, this episode explores:
• Why exclusion alone doesn’t always change behavior
• The difference between reaction and response
• How brain development impacts student decision-making
• The growing tension teachers feel around repeated behaviors
• What it takes to build a discipline system rooted in accountability and growth
This conversation isn’t about being soft.
It isn’t about being harsh.
It’s about being intentional.
Because discipline isn’t about detentions.
It’s about development.
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