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A School Safety and Violence Prevention Curriculum

A School Safety and Violence Prevention Curriculum. Introduction to the Curriculum. Why Are We Here?. 12 to 22 percent of students require mental health services. Fulfilling Expanded Ohio Revised Code Requirements . Content : Four hours of training in:

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A School Safety and Violence Prevention Curriculum

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  1. A School Safety and Violence Prevention Curriculum

  2. Introduction to the Curriculum

  3. Why Are We Here?

  4. 12 to 22 percent of students require mental health services

  5. Fulfilling Expanded Ohio Revised Code Requirements Content: Four hours of training in: Prevention of child abuse, violence andsubstance abuse Promotion of positive youth development

  6. Fulfilling Expanded Ohio Revised Code Requirements 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

  7. Timeframe and Deadlines 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.

  8. Timeframe and Deadlines 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 3319.073 is online at www.education.ohio.gov, keyword search: safety and violence prevention training

  9. How was the Curriculum Developed? 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

  10. What Does the Curriculum Cover?

  11. First Step in Helping Educators 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

  12. What Does the Curriculum Cover? • 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 www.education.ohio.gov, keyword search: school climate.

  13. Comprehensive System of Learning Supports 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

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

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

  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. • https://docs.google.com/a/elginschools.org/forms/d/18xmBF9hcrREpfnumfDgcZwSL6mVY7BCRqG7QLdBS-JA/viewform

  22. Additional Details • There is no specific obligation to use this curriculum; however, it does meet ORC Section 3319.073. • See Page 13, Introduction, and handouts for Restrictions and Authorization for Use of This Curriculum.

  23. Additional Details Present curriculum (either in one or multiple sessions) in compliance with Ohio Revised Code Section 3319.073. 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.

  24. Complete curriculum: www.education.ohio.govKeyword Search: Safety And Violence Prevention Training

  25. Questions

  26. education.ohio.gov For More Information

  27. @OHEducation ohio-department-of-education OhioEdDept Ohio Teachers’ Homeroom

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