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Guidance and Anti-bullying programs

Guidance and Anti-bullying programs. Lakewood City Schools Elementary Schools. What is bullying?. Intentional aggressive behavior that involves an imbalance of power Typically repeated over time Can take on many different forms: physical, verbal, nonverbal or emotional, cyber

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Guidance and Anti-bullying programs

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  1. Guidance and Anti-bullying programs Lakewood City Schools Elementary Schools

  2. What is bullying? • Intentional aggressive behavior that involves an imbalance of power • Typically repeated over time • Can take on many different forms: physical, verbal, nonverbal or emotional, cyber • Conflict is not bullying. Bullying involves an imbalance of power, but conflicts are disagreements or fights between people over issues.

  3. How are students currently being Educated in the elementary schools about this topic? • Our guidance program. Many activities kindergarten through 5th grade incorporate anti-bullying strategies. • School-wide Programs • District/community programs • Specific, short-term programming to educate and guide students, staff and parents

  4. Lakewood Elementary Guidance • Kindergarten – Personal safety rules; Social skills • 1st Grade – Assertiveness skills; Developing understanding self and others; Basic conflict resolution • 2nd Grade – Kelso Program: some tenets include learning to speak up for self and others, creating a peaceful school and environment

  5. Lakewood Elementary Guidance • 3rd Grade – How to deal with bullying and teasing activities; Empathy training and empathy skills • 4th Grade – “Stand Tall For All” anti-bullying unit, six discrete lessons which give techniques, skills and solutions for coping with bullies, teasers and other difficult situations • 5th Grade – Continue “Stand Tall For All” lessons; Small group guidance based on need and topic

  6. School-wide Programs • Peacebuilder Program • Project Pride • PBS (Positive Behavior Supports) Programs • Common Area Expectations are displayed and articulated in every elementary school

  7. District/Community Programs • DARE program for 5th graders. Responsible decision making • Parent Resource Coordinators. Provide support and resources for parents & families on variety of issues • Berea Children’s Home & Belfaire. Agreements with both to provide additional support for select students and families

  8. “Take Action Together” Week • National initiative from November 15- November 19 that Lakewood Elementary Schools are participating in • Focus on what bullying is, how to handle it and the role of bystanders • Combination of videos, lessons and activities

  9. Parent Intervention • Be aware of possible warning signs • Talk with your child. Ask them questions about friends, where they sit at lunch, who they play with at recess, and about kids they do not like. • Talk with your child’s teacher. Ask them questions about how they are interacting with others and how do they spend free time. • Talk with guidance counselor and/or principal.

  10. Lakewood Elementary Schools • Continue to address the variety of student needs in our schools today • District improvement goals have climate strategies. A school’s climate and overall building programming is one of the most effective preventative measures in curbing this issue • Continue to educate our students, teachers, and parents on this topic

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