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Programs
Bullying, Teasing and
Harassment…
Preventing
Conflict & Promoting Respect
For Educators:
Bullying,
relational aggression and conflict interfere with learning and damage
the climate of schools. This one day training covers information
on the following topics: bullying and violence, conflict, teasing,
social problem solving and assertive refusal skills to combat unwanted
teasing, relational aggression, and cliques. The objective of this
workshop is to heighten awareness, increase knowledge, and consider
how schools can deal with problems around bullying and harassment.
The workshop includes discussion, video, group work and role play.
Despite our search for a simple solution, there are no magic wands
that will easily wave these problems away. Schools that successfully
improve peer relationships among students do so by implementing
a comprehensive set of strategies on several levels. (Translated:
This workshop doesn't offer a quick fix.)
For Parents:
Bullying
is not a “rite of passage.” It is a form of violence.
Teasing, harassment, bullying, and relational aggression interfere
with learning and damage the climate of schools. They can also leave
lasting scars.
This program looks at the dynamics of bullying and suggests ways
for parents to help their children confront aggressive behavior
from their peers. It also considers how parents can help their children
develop positive social skills.
A Bundle of Strategies for an Improved Classroom Climate…
No Magic, Just a Little Common Sense
A three hour workshop for K-8 Educators:
So
much goes on in the classroom besides “reading, writing and
'rithmetic.” This workshop takes a look at ways for teachers
to improve classroom climate, by examining how rules, consequences
and procedures can improve student motivation and cooperation. It
also shows teachers how to use anger management and social problem
solving to promote responsibility and respect.
Parent Involvement…
Terrible Torture or Powerful Panacea?
One day program for Educators:
This
program considers the history of parent involvement, how to assess
current efforts, what research says, barriers and benefits, programs
that work, case studies, and the secret of successful parent/family
connections.
Baggage, Bonuses and Best Practices:
Parent Involvement and NCLB
A three hour program for Educators:
This
program offers a short introduction to the topic of parent involvement
in education. It includes a look at attitudes and their impact on
practices, the benefits of “doing” parent involvement
well, and a discussion of successful programs and practices.
Services
- Training,
Consultation and Facilitation
Training formats include:
•
Teacher In-Service Training
•
Full
or Half Day Workshops
•
Keynote
Addresses
•
PTA
and Parent Education Programs
• Monthly or quarterly “Circles of Collegiality”
discussion/study groups
Consultation services include:
•
District
and school level violence and bullying prevention initiatives, including
policy development
•
Curriculum
development: classroom lessons on bullying, teasing, and positive
social skills development
•
Guidance
in reviewing commercially prepared curricula on bullying, violence
prevention, and character education
Facilitation
Half
or full day facilitation is offered for organizations dealing with
educational issues. Pre-facilitation services include assistance
in developing an agenda. Follow-up services include creation of
a document summarizing the group's discussion.
Additional Curriculum Training
Training
on Curricula from The Committee for Children, Seattle, WA
•
Second
Step. Second Step is a skills-based K-8 violence
prevention and social skills curriculum from the Committee for Children,
Seattle, WA.
•
Steps
to Respect. Steps to Respect is an intermediate grade
level bullying prevention program from the Committee for Children,
Seattle, WA. This program includes staff development and a classroom
component.
Many programs and services can be customized to meet the needs
of specific groups, populations, and time constraints.
Other Program Topics
Violence
Prevention
Relational Aggression
Classroom Management
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Sexual Abuse Prevention
James Vopat's Parent Project
Asset Building
Gender Equity in Education
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