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DCSD Bully Prevention: Shaping the Community We Want

DCSD Bully Prevention: Shaping the Community We Want. May 17, 2011. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins, Ph.D. Executive Director, Learning Support Services Leslie V. Clemensen, M.Ed., CT Student Wellness Coordinator. Overview of DCSD Anti-Bullying Initiatives. Bully prevention best practices

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DCSD Bully Prevention: Shaping the Community We Want

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  1. DCSD Bully Prevention: Shaping the Community We Want May 17, 2011 • Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins, Ph.D. • Executive Director, Learning Support Services • Leslie V. Clemensen, M.Ed., CT • Student Wellness Coordinator

  2. Overview of DCSD Anti-Bullying Initiatives • Bully prevention best practices • Current state of DCSD anti-bully initiatives • Bullying behavior data • Community partners • Restorative practices • New Outcomes for a New Day

  3. Definition of Bullying: HB 11-1254 Written or verbal expression, or physical or electronic act or gesture, or a pattern thereof, that is intended to coerce, intimidate, or cause physical, mental or emotional harm to any student

  4. Bully Prevention Best Practices • Focus on the social environment of the school • Establish/enforce school rules & policies • Increase adult supervision in “hot spots” • Intervene consistently & appropriately • Spend class time on bully prevention

  5. Bully Prevention Best Practices (cont’d) • Assess bullying at the school • Garner staff and parent support • Coordinate prevention activities • Train staff, students and parents • Continue efforts over time

  6. Buffalo Ridge Elementary • Principal: Ally Berggren • Teachers: • Jennifer Jacoway (1st grade) • Shannon Herzog (4th grade)

  7. DCSD Data 2008-2010

  8. DCSD Data 2008-10

  9. Colorado Data 2009

  10. National Data 2005 Some groups are singled out

  11. DCSD Community Partners Parenting Coalition Youth Initiative

  12. Restorative Practices

  13. New Outcomes for a New Day • Implementation of evidence based curriculum/practices • Training for school leaders • Training in restorative practices • Teach skills to students • Discipline category for bullying • Data to include information from a variety of stakeholders • Implications of HB 11-1254

  14. Quote “Peace is not something you wish for; it’s something you make, Something you do, Something you are and Something you give away.” ~Robert Fulghum

  15. Questions?

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