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Florida Bullying Prevention Initiative Web Conference November 20, 2008 2:30-4:00 p.m. EST

Florida Bullying Prevention Initiative Web Conference November 20, 2008 2:30-4:00 p.m. EST. Welcome and Introductions Jim Warford Executive Director Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA). Florida passed the Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act in 2008

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Florida Bullying Prevention Initiative Web Conference November 20, 2008 2:30-4:00 p.m. EST

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  1. Florida Bullying Prevention Initiative Web Conference November 20, 2008 2:30-4:00 p.m. EST

  2. Welcome and Introductions Jim Warford Executive Director Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA)

  3. Florida passed the Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act in 2008 The law requires schools to adopt a policy prohibiting bullying and harassment Schools must administer this policy The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is the most researched and best-known program that can be used to address bullying in Florida schools

  4. OBPP Overview Marlene Snyder, PhD Director of Development, Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life Clemson University

  5. “Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself.” OBPP Teacher Guide, p. xii What Is Bullying?

  6. Three Key Components of Bullying Behavior Involves an aggressive behavior Typically involves a pattern of behavior repeated over time Involves an imbalance of power or strength

  7. Direct Bullying Hitting, kicking, shoving, spitting Taunting, name-calling, using degrading comments Threatening or obscene gestures

  8. Indirect Bullying Getting another person to bully someone Spreading rumors Causing another person to be socially isolated Cyber bullying

  9. Effects of Being Bullied Lower self-esteem Depression and anxiety Absenteeism and lowered school achievement Thoughts of suicide Illness

  10. Concerns about Children Who Bully Children who bully are more likely to: get into frequent fights be injured in a fight steal or vandalize property drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes be truant or drop out of school report poor academic achievement perceive a negative climate at school carry a weapon

  11. Effects of Bullying on Bystanders Bystanders may feel: Afraid Powerless to change the situation Guilty for not acting A diminished empathy for victims over time

  12. Effects of Bullying on School Climate Bullying creates a climate of fear and disrespect. Bullying interferes with student learning. Students may feel insecure and not like school as well. Students may perceive a lack of control or caring.

  13. Prevalence of Bullyingin the United States The first national study of bullying used a sample of 15,600 students in grades 6 to 10. 19% of students reported bullying others “sometimes” or more often during the school term 17% reported being bullied “sometimes” or more often 6.3% reported bullying and being bullied Nansel, T. R., M. Overpeck, R. S. Pilla, W. J. Ruan, B. Simmons-Morton, and P. Scheidt, “Bullying Behaviors among U.S. Youth,” Journal of the American Medical Association 16 (2001): 2094–2100.

  14. Prevalence of Bullyingin Florida According to the 2007 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey: 27% of students reported being bullied (about 702,000 students) 23% reported bullying others (about 598,000 students)

  15. OBPP is the most-researched and best-known bullying prevention program available today.

  16. Goals of OBPP To reduce existing bullying problems among students To prevent the development of new bullying problems To achieve better peer relations at school

  17. OBPP is . . . designed for ALL students in grades K-8 preventive AND responsive focused on changing norms and restructuring the school setting research-based NOT time-limited: requires systematic efforts over time

  18. OBPP is not . . . a curriculum a conflict resolution approach a peer mediation program an anger management program

  19. Recognition of theOlweus Bullying Prevention Program Blueprints Model Program (Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence) Model Program (SAMHSA) Effective Program (OJJDP) Level 2 Program (U.S. Department of Education)

  20. Program Principles Adults in school need to show warmth, positive interest, and involvement. Set firm limits for unacceptable behavior. Consistently use nonphysical, nonhostile negative consequences when rules are broken. Adults in the school should act as authorities and positive role models.

  21. What Roles Do Students Play in Bullying Situations? G Start the bullying and take an active part A Students Who Bully Dislike the bullying and help or try to help the bullied student Defenders Student Who Is Bullied Followers or Henchmen Take an active part, but do not start the bullying B H Possible Defenders Supporters or Passive Bullies The one who is being bullied Dislike the bullying and think they ought to help, but don’t do it F C Support the bullying, but do not take an active part Passive Supporters or Possible Bullies Disengaged Onlookers D E Watch what happens, but don’t take a stand Like the bullying, but do not display open support

  22. Program Components Classroom School Parents Community Individual

  23. School-Level Components 1. Establish a Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee 2. Conduct committee and staff trainings 3. Administer the Olweus Bullying Questionnaire 4. Hold staff discussion groups 5. Introduce the school rules against bullying 6. Review and refine the school’s supervisory system 7. Hold a school kick-off event to launch the program 8. Involve parents

  24. We will not bully others. We will try to help students who are bullied. We will try to include students who are left out. If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home. School Rules about Bullying

  25. Classroom-Level Components Post and enforce schoolwide rules against bullying Hold regular class meetings Hold meetings with students’ parents

  26. Individual-Level Components Supervise students’ activities Ensure that all staff intervene on-the-spot when bullying occurs Hold meetings with students involved in bullying Develop individual intervention plans for involved students

  27. Community-Level Components Involve community members on the BPCC Develop partnerships with community members to support your program Help spread anti-bullying messages and principles of best practice throughout the community

  28. OBPP Schoolwide Guide with DVD and CD-ROM OBPP Teacher Guide with DVD and CD-ROM Olweus Bullying Questionnaire (scannable format and online format) RequiredOBPPMaterials

  29. Option 1: Olweus Bullying Questionnaire-Scannable Version (Provided in packs of 30) Option 2: Olweus Bullying Questionnaire-Online Version (Must be done in a computer lab)

  30. OBPP Training Information • Training is required for all schools participating in the Florida Initiative • Training is provided by a certified Olweus trainer • It consists of a 2-day training for committee members and consultation for one school year • Committees train school staff; 1-day training for teachers

  31. Take-Home Message It is possible to reduce bullying. It requires a team effort. It requires a long-term commitment.

  32. Florida Bullying Prevention Initiative Initiative Overview and Application Process Sue Thomas Hazelden Publishing

  33. Florida Bullying Prevention Initiative A partnership among: Florida Association of School Administrators Hazelden Publishing National Association of Elementary School Principals Clemson University

  34. Florida Bullying Prevention Initiative Provide free program materials and training for OBPP Fund 25 schools by 2/1/09 Hope to fund more schools later

  35. Florida Bullying Prevention Initiative Who is eligible? Elementary, middle and junior high schools Schools not using OBPP Private or public schools At least two schools and no more than six schools per district or consortium

  36. Florida Bullying Prevention Initiative Selected schools will receive free program materials: Schoolwide Guide (up to eight copies for committee members) Teacher Guide (up to eight copies for committee members and one per every three teachers)

  37. Florida Bullying Prevention Initiative Olweus Bullying Questionnaire—Schools can choose between the online version and scannable version Schools will receive up to 500 surveys for each of three administrations-baseline, after Year 1 and after Year 2; larger schools will need to do a random sample Receive free online report after each administration

  38. Selected schools must receive training—Three options: Option # 1: Work with an existing certified Olweus trainer in your district or consortium Must be a certified trainer Cannot charge for training and consultation Identify this trainer on your application

  39. Selected schools must receive training—Three options: Option # 2: Be assigned an outside trainer. FASA will assign these. Must be able to train two school committees at one time in your district Schools pay for travel costs-no overnight costs, just mileage (usually within one hour of school) Can request a specific trainer, but you are not guaranteed that trainer

  40. Selected schools must receive training—Three options: Option # 3: Send a district staff person to become a certified Olweus trainer Must be able to attend a Training of Trainers in late February/early March-3 day training Must pay travel costs for the Training of Trainers Must work with at least two schools Can work with up to 8 schools at a time Must remain an Olweus trainer for at least 3 years-must provide training as part of their ongoing job Cannot charge schools for their services

  41. Option # 3: Send a staff person to become a certified Olweus trainer Staff person must apply for the Training of Trainers—link to application on the FASA site Need to have experience in training adults, understand the issue of bullying, experience working on school projects, and have a plan for addressing bullying

  42. Costs that schools must cover-will try to keep these to a minimum Substitute teachers for committee members, if meet during the day Snacks and supplies for staff trainings Travel expenses for trainer-should be minimal Supplies for kick-off event with students Any additional program materials

  43. The Application Process Applications due by 11:50 p.m. December 15, 2008 Must apply online—applications are available at www.fasa.net/fbpi Must include two letters of commitment-from the principal and district superintendent Principal letter due at the time of application; superintendent letter needed before being selected

  44. The Application Process Each school building must complete an application, but must have at least two schools per district applying The application must be completed in one sitting; it can’t be saved, but there is a worksheet to help you prepare to apply.

  45. The Application Process For more information, contact: Mike Tremor, Associate Executive Director Florida Association of School Administrators Phone: (850) 224-3626 E-mail: mtremor@fasa.net

  46. Florida Bullying Prevention Initiative This presentation will be archived You will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to access the archived version We will also provide a link from the Florida Bullying Prevention Initiative Webpage

  47. Florida Bullying Prevention Initiative Thank you for joining this Web Conference! Are there questions?

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