Partnering with Parents to Move Our Schools Beyond Bullying

1. Partnering with Parents to Move Our Schools Beyond Bullying National Title I Conference: Currents of Change | California Convention Center, San, Diego, CA| Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014| Room 5|

2. Session Goals • Provide an overview of the different types of bullying, • Provide a snapshot of the Department’s guidance on partnering with parents, school climate & discipline, and • Share resources to assist SEAs, LEAs and schools in working with parents of students who experience bullying  Disclaimer: Today’s presentation contains information from public and private organizations that may be useful to the audience. Please keep in mind that these materials are merely examples of resources that may be available. Inclusion of this information does not constitute an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education of any products or services offered or views expressed. The presentation may also give information that contains hyperlinks and URLs created and maintained by outside organizations and provided for the audience’s convenience. The Department is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.

3. A review of Definitions • Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance (stopbullying.gov). • Bullying is the chronic infliction of physical hurt and/or psychological distress on another person, usually thru an imbalance or power (www.nea.org,).

4. Uniform Definition of Bullying Among Youths • Bullying is any unwanted aggressive behavior(s) by another youth or group of youths who are not siblings or current dating partners that involves an observed or perceived power imbalance and is repeated multiple times or is highly likely to be repeated. Source: Gladden, R.M., Vivolo-Kantor, A.M., Hamburger, M.E., & Lumpkin, C.D., Bullying Surveillance Among Youths: Uniform Definitions for Public Health and Recommended Data Elements, Version 1.0 Atlanta, GA; National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Department of Education; 2013.

5. KEY TERMS • Youth are school-aged individuals 5 to 18 years of age. • Unwantedmeans that the targeted youth wants the aggressive behaviors by the perpetrator to stop. • Has occurred multiple times or is likely to be repeated means that the youth experience multiple incidents of aggression perpetrated by a single youth or group of youths over a specified period of time or there is strong concern a single aggressive behavior by a youth or group of youths has high likelihood of being followed by more incidents of aggression. Source: Gladden, R.M., Vivolo-Kantor, A.M., Hamburger, M.E., & Lumpkin, C.D., Bullying Surveillance Among Youths: Uniform Definitions for Public Health and Recommended Data Elements, Version 1.0 Atlanta, GA; National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Department of Education; 2013.

6. KEY TERMS • A power imbalanceis the attempt by the perpetrator(s) to use observed or perceived personal or situational characteristics to exert control over the targeted youth’s behavior or limit the victim’s ability to respond or stop their aggression. • Harmis a range of negative experiences or injuries and can include a) physical cuts, bruises or pain, b) psychological consequences such as feeling of distress, depression or anxiety, c) social damage to reputation or relationship, and/or d) limits to educational opportunities thru increased absenteeism, dropping out of school, having difficulty concentrating in class, and poor academic performance. Source: Gladden, R.M., Vivolo-Kantor, A.M., Hamburger, M.E., & Lumpkin, C.D., Bullying Surveillance Among Youths: Uniform Definitions for Public Health and Recommended Data Elements, Version 1.0 Atlanta, GA; National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Department of Education; 2013. Gladden, R.M., Vivolo-Kantor, A.M., Hamburger, M.E., & Lumpkin, C.D., Bullying Surveillance Among Youths: Uniform Definitions for Public Health and Recommended Data Elements, Version 1.0 Atlanta, GA; National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Department of Education; 2013.

7. modes of Bullying • Direct • Indirect Source: Gladden, R.M., Vivolo-Kantor, A.M., Hamburger, M.E., & Lumpkin, C.D., Bullying Surveillance Among Youths: Uniform Definitions for Public Health and Recommended Data Elements, Version 1.0 Atlanta, GA; National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Department of Education; 2013.

8. Types of Bullying • Physical • Verbal • Relational Source: Gladden, R.M., Vivolo-Kantor, A.M., Hamburger, M.E., & Lumpkin, C.D., Bullying Surveillance Among Youths: Uniform Definitions for Public Health and Recommended Data Elements, Version 1.0 Atlanta, GA; National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Department of Education; 2013.

9. Types of bullying Source: Gladden, R.M., Vivolo-Kantor, A.M., Hamburger, M.E., & Lumpkin, C.D., Bullying Surveillance Among Youths: Uniform Definitions for Public Health and Recommended Data Elements, Version 1.0 Atlanta, GA; National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Department of Education; 2013.

10. Research • Nearly 1 in 3 students (27%) report being bullied during the regular SY (NCEStatistics, 2013). • Students who experience bullying are at risk of depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and poor school adjustment (http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/bullyingresearch/, Center for Disease Control, 2012). • Bullied students tend to have lower grades and achievement test scores than non-victimized students (http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/PB43bullyingprevention2012.pdf)

11. Leveraging partnerships: Title I Part A, Section 1118 (http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg2.html#sec1118 )(http://www2.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/parentinvguid.pdf)

12. Warning signs Watch for Warning Signs of Being Bullied • Withdrawal • A loss of friends • A drop in grades • A loss of interest in activities he /she previously enjoyed • Torn clothing • Bruises • A need for extra money or supplies Watch for Warning Signs of Bullying Characteristics • Lacks empathy and doesn't sympathize with others • Values aggression • Likes to be in charge • Is an arrogant winner and an extreme sore loser • Often fights with siblings • Is impulsive (Source: National Crime Prevention Council: http://www.ncpc.org/topics/bullying/what-parents-can-do)

13. Tips for Parents/families • Ask questions about your child’s day • Listen carefully & attentively • Avoid blaming the victim, offer support • Avoid criticism • Be patient • Communicate with parents, students, and school staff- bus drivers, teachers, counselors… • Become an active partner & seek resources

14. Tips for Parents/families • Seek professional help • Model examples of positive relationships • Demonstrate self-control – avoid aggressive behavior or threatening situations • Help your child understand the different types of bullying and explain how violence is unacceptable • Seek state resources on bullying laws within your state

15. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

17. To contact the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, call 1-800-258-8413 or e-mail ncssle@air.org, (http://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/)

18. Source: http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2011/2011336.pdf

19. Other Resources Available Online: • Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Bullying and the Child With Special Needs, http://www.abilitypath.org/areas-of-development/learning--schools/bullying/articles/walk-a-mile-in-their-shoes.pdf • Bullying at School (2004): http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss/se/documents/bullyingatschool.pdf

20. Help Hotline Resources • National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255, www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org • Crisis Call Center: 1-800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863, http://crisiscallcenter.org/crisisservices.html • Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386, www.trevorproject.org • PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center: 1.800.537.2237, http://www.pacer.org/bullying/about/

21. Monique M. Chism, PhD U.S. Department of Education

22. Dear Colleague Guidance Letter • Guiding Principles • Directory of Federal School Climate and Discipline Resources • Compendium of School Discipline Laws and Regulations • Overview of the Supportive School Discipline Initiative Source: U.S. Department of Education, Guiding Principles: A Resource Guide for Improving School Climate and Discipline, Washington, D.C., 2014.

23. Dear Colleague Guidance Letter Free Language Assistance: 1-800-USA-LEARN or 1-8800-872-5327 or email: Ed.Lanugage.Assistance@ed.gov

24. Guiding Principles • Climate and prevention • Clear, appropriate, consistent expectations and consequences • Equity and continuous improvement

25. Directory of Federal School Climate and Discipline Resources

26. Compendium of School Discipline Laws and Regulations

27. Overview of the Supportive School Discipline Initiative

29. Video • President Obama & the First Lady: Conference on Bullying Prevention • March 10, 2011 | 14:22| Public Domain • www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/2011/03/10/president-obama-first-lady-conference-bullying-prevention

30. For Additional Information Danita A. Woodley U.S. Department of Education 202-260-8735 Danita.Woodley@ed.gov Monique M. Chism U.S. Department of Education 202-260-1824 Monique.Chism@ed.gov