Bullying Prevention = Safe Learning EnvironmentBullying is an unfortunate occurrence that happens for people of all ages and without restriction. Since the beginning of time there has been a constant power struggle with what we know today as the bully and the victim. Typically, bullies hold the power and have either a physical strength or mental manipulation over the victim. Often times, bullying is overlooked by teachers, parents and peers. It is our responsibility as a community that is raising and shaping the next generation to create and promote a safe learning environment.
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How to Combat Bullying in Schools...
Spread These Ideas In Your Classroom...
- Themed children's books on kindness and empathy!
- Teach about the beauty of being diverse!
- Hang up posters in your classroom about being accepting and being a bully free zone!
- Watch informational videos on bullying scenarios and have your class solve the problem in groups!
Massachusetts Against Bullying...
- DESE - "'Recognize' in their bullying prevention and intervention plans that certain enumerated categories of students may be more vulnerable to being targets of bullying based on actual or perceived differentiating characteristics. Such districts and schools must also include in the plan the specific steps they will take to support these vulnerable students and provide all students the skills, knowledge and strategies they need to prevent or respond to bullying or harassment."
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts - "Consistent with state and federal law for promptly notifying the parents or guardians of a victim and a perpetrator; provided, that the parents or guardians of a victim shall also be notified of the action taken to prevent any further acts of bullying or retaliation..."
- U.S. Department of Education - "Disability harassment under Section 504 and Title II is intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on disability that creates a hostile environment by interfering with or denying a student's participation in or receipt of benefits, services, or opportunities in the institution's program. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as nonverbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful, or humiliating...Disability harassment that adversely affects an elementary or secondary student's education may also be a denial of FAPE under the IDEA, as well as Section 504 and Title II."