1. Exploration of Bullying & Prevention Programs For Consideration by Thompson Falls Public Schools Cody Pallister

2. National Statistics

3. YRBS 2009

4. Local from April 2011 Thompson Falls K-6 K18 140 244 353 414 551 677 Mean 42.4285 7 per student1.5 Total297 Category Number Recovery82 Other102 Conflict78 Disrespectf ul33 Unprepared2 Total297

5. Local Data for 7-8

7. Can you learn from being bullied? Yerkes-Dodson Law (1908) Under- stimulated Zone of proximal focus Over- stimulated Stimulation High Low Attention Dopamine SerotoninNorepinephrine

8. Programs Considered PRAISE OBPP No Bully WITS Peace Builders

9. PBiS Love & Logic Kelso’s Choices Cool Kids Programs In Place OBPP PRAISE Peace Builders

10. Considerations Potential Legislation geared toward bullying was proposed in January, but met with some opposition in the way the bill was written. However it seems likely that some future bill will pass as Montana is one of only five states to not have legislation addressing this. Potential Legislation geared toward bullying was proposed in January, but met with some opposition in the way the bill was written. However it seems likely that some future bill will pass as Montana is one of only five states to not have legislation addressing this. We may want to look at our policy. I now that cyber bullying has been discussed. We may want to look at our policy. I now that cyber bullying has been discussed. Layering another program in to fill some of the gaps may be helpful… Layering another program in to fill some of the gaps may be helpful… Reiteration: Our reported rate of bullying, at TFES and TFJH, is far less than reported rates for our region and our state according to the YRBS. Although bullying at any rate is not something desirable in our school environment. Reiteration: Our reported rate of bullying, at TFES and TFJH, is far less than reported rates for our region and our state according to the YRBS. Although bullying at any rate is not something desirable in our school environment.

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