1 A School Safety and Violence Prevention Curriculum

22 Introduction to the Curriculum

33 Why Are We Here?

44 12 to 22 percent of students require mental health services

55 Content: Four hours of training in: Prevention of child abuse, violence and substance abuse Promotion of positive youth development Fulfilling Expanded Ohio Revised Code Requirements

66 Required for: Individuals employed by school districts or service centers as: Nurses, teachers, counselors, school psychologists or administrators who work in elementary schools Encouraged for all K-12 school professionals Fulfilling Expanded Ohio Revised Code Requirements

77 Currently employed K-12 school professionals: Must complete at least four (4) hours of in- service training by March 30, 2009; and Must complete four (4) hours every five years thereafter, regardless of duration of service or prior training. Timeframe and Deadlines

88 Newly employed elementary school professionals: Must complete this in-service training within two years of employment, and every five years thereafter. Full text of ORC is online at keyword search: safety and violence prevention training Timeframe and Deadlines

99 The Visionaries Ohio Department of Education Ohio Department of Mental Health Ohio Supreme Court Curriculum Development Assistance Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation The Ohio State University The Interprofessional Commission of Ohio How was the Curriculum Developed?

10 What Does the Curriculum Cover?

11 Identify risk factors, warning signs for student mental and behavioral health problems Learn intervention protocols, referral procedures Understand prevention and early intervention for individuals and for overall safety of school First Step in Helping Educators

12 School climate: an environment in which students experience: –A sense of connection to others and to the school –An awareness of responsibility to and for others Ohio School Climate Guidelines provide roadmap for: –Assessing climate –Developing healthy schools –Fostering positive youth development –See keyword search: school climate. What Does the Curriculum Cover?

13 Systematically assesses children’s individual characteristics as well as the risk and protective factors Gets the appropriate services to the right students through the proper means Establishes a community of care Comprehensive System of Learning Supports

14 Provides resources, strategies and practices tailored for children’s needs See keyword search: learning supports guidelines. Comprehensive System of Learning Supports

15 Cultural considerations Stigma of mental health Codes of professional conduct Language What Does the Curriculum Cover?

16 The Four Modules

17 1 Overview of Mental and Behavioral Health Issues

18 2 Recognizing Depression and Suicide Ideation

19 3 Identifying Substance Use and Abuse

20 4 Violence Against Children: Bullying and Child Abuse

21 Google Survey Please follow this link to the Google survey that must be completed at the end of each module. /forms/d/18xmBF9hcrREpfnumfDgcZwSL6 mVY7BCRqG7QLdBS-JA/viewformhttps://docs.google.com/a/elginschools.org /forms/d/18xmBF9hcrREpfnumfDgcZwSL6 mVY7BCRqG7QLdBS-JA/viewform

22 There is no specific obligation to use this curriculum; however, it does meet ORC Section See Page 13, Introduction, and handouts for Restrictions and Authorization for Use of This Curriculum. Additional Details 22

23 Present curriculum (either in one or multiple sessions) in compliance with Ohio Revised Code Section Modifications to the curriculum must be identified; identify program as the Ohio Department of Education’s Safety and Violence Prevention Curriculum. Use only authorized copies of materials: provided free or at duplicating cost for individuals participating in the program. Additional Details 23

24 Complete curriculum: Keyword Search: Safety And Violence Prevention Training

25 Questions

26 education.ohio.gov For More Information

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