Bullying Prevention
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Bullying Prevention Professional Development
Bullying Prevention Professional Development
2011-2012 Third Thursday Series
The Center for Safe Schools Third Thursday online learning series is designed to provide up to date information about issues of school climate and school safety to educators and public. The 2011-2012 Third Thursday Series, sponsored by the Highmark Foundation, focuses on bullying prevention and intervention.
Recorded Online Sessions
- Bullying Prevention in High Schools
- Implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) with Fidelity
- Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) Implementation in a Special Education Setting
- Class Meetings and Bullying Prevention in Secondary Schools: Lessons from the Field
- Bullying and the Coordinated School Health Model
- Bullying and Protected Class Issues/OBPP Coaching
- Bullying Prevention in Urban Schools
- Bullying and Suicide: What Educators Need to Know (registration required)
- Introduction to the PA Bullying Prevention Toolkit (registration required)
- Cyberbullying: What Parents and Educators Need to Know About Prevention and Response (registration required)
Don’t miss the May 17, 2012 Live, Online Session
Bullying and Hazing
On Thursday, May 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), the Center for Safe Schools will host a live, online learning session for Pennsylvania parents, educators and youth serving professionals. The session, entitled “Bullying and Hazing”, will be facilitated by Eric Johnson, Vice President of Youth Development at the STARS center in Nashville, Tennessee. STARS (Students Taking a Right Stand) provides prevention, intervention and treatment services to address bullying, substance abuse, violence, and social and emotional barriers to success.
Click here for more information and to register online.
Other Online Sessions
Recorded Session - Teen Dating Violence: What Educators Need to Know
For LIVE Online Sessions
Registration is required. All registrants will receive an email confirmation regarding the status of their participation and instructions on how to access the meeting room in order to participate in the event. Downloading the necessary software to participate in this live, online session is easy and can be obtained for free.
For RECORDED Online Sessions
In order to view the recorded presentation, you must have the Blackboard Collaborate Java application downloaded to your personal computer. There is no cost to download the software. To configure your computer, visit the Blackboard Collaborate support page.
Pennsylvania Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Certified Trainers
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) is a comprehensive approach to bullying prevention that involves the faculty, staff, student population and requires a strong commitment from administration and parent involvement. Members of the Pennsylvania Bullying Prevention Network have earned certification in OBPP and are available to support schools with implementation of the program.
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For more information on specific Bullying Prevention professional development opportunities, please call Stacie Molnar-Main, Strategic Initiatives Manager, Center for Safe Schools at (717) 763-1661 ext. 128 or smolnar-main@csc.csiu.org.