1. AMANDA MANGURTEN, COUNSELOR 7 MARCH, 2013 “WE’RE BULLDOGS, NOT BULLYDOGS!” EMPOWERING STUDENTS AND STAFF TO OVERCOME BULLYING IN PLUSD

2. COMPONENTS OF A COMPREHENSIVE BULLY PREVENTION PROGRAM (OLWEUS 2011) School level Formation of a coordinating committee Distribution of an anonymous questionnaire assessing nature and prevalence of bullying Training for staff Coordination of a system of supervision Adoption of school-wide rules against bullying Development of appropriate positive and negative consequences for student behavior Holding staff discussion groups related to the issue Involvement of parents

3. COMPONENTS OF A COMPREHENSIVE BULLY PREVENTION PROGRAM (OLWEUS 2011) Classroom level Reinforcement of school-wide rules against bullying Holding regular classroom meetings with students to increase knowledge and empathy Informational meetings with parents Individual level Interventions with children who bully Interventions with children who are bullied Discussions with parents of involved students

4. SCHOOL LEVEL District-wide school climate survey Supervision All schools provide excellent supervision of students while on campus Cobblestone staff have supervision zones to ensure all areas are adequately supervised and do not “clump” supervision is increased in areas or for students/groups of students when/if an issue is identified School-wide rules All schools have clearly-stated policies in handbook

5. SCHOOL LEVEL Positive consequences for behavior Crocodile Tiles (Cobblestone) and Proud Bulldog Coupons (Rio Del Oro) Positive Behavior Celebrations (Cobblestone, 3-5) Assemblies to promote a character trait of the month (Rio Del Oro and Cobblestone) and reward students who display it (Cobblestone) Negative consequences Immediate, consistent discipline action Immediate parent contact for perpetrator and target Zero-tolerance policy and eligibility requirements for end-of- year activities(Riverside) Counseling for prevention (academic success, self- esteem, problem-solving, social skills, anger management, etc)

6. SCHOOL LEVEL Additional school-level prevention Staff preparation Phil Boyte Love and Logic Peer Helpers (Rio Del Oro) and Leadership Class (Riverside) Anti-bullying assemblies and rally activities (Riverside) “Ha Ha, So?” assembly (Rio Del Oro) Biweekly, teacher-led sports activities at 4/5 lunch (Cobblestone) Anonymous electronic bullying reporting (Riverside)

7. SCHOOL LEVEL Prevention programs PBIS coming to Cobblestone (and beyond!) “A systems approach to establishing the social culture and individualized behavioral supports needed for schools to be effective learning environments for all students” Focuses on prevention, data-based decision-making, and a consistent continuum of consequences and interventions. Provides extensive resources for staff and whole schools to prevent and respond to a wide range of issues, including bullying, classroom behavior, academic success, attendance, etc PLUS Program at Riverside Student-led “forums” collect data from students and discuss ideas for school improvement Data is analyzed to determine areas to address on school-wide basis

8. CLASSROOM LEVEL Reinforcement of school-wide rules Staff respond quickly to reports of bullying All staff strive to establish and maintain a connection with the students with whom they interact Peer-helper bullying prevention presentations Instructing students to report or intervene in situations where they are the bystander

9. INDIVIDUAL LEVEL Interventions with children who bully Consistent disciplinary action Immediate parent contact Conflict resolution and post-intervention check-ins (Cobblestone) Counseling Interventions with students who are targets Immediate parent contact Counseling Open communication with parents on both sides

10. QUESTIONS? CONCERNS? COMMENTS? Amanda Mangurten amangurten@plusd.org 743-4428 x 209