This Webinar will provide an overview of the issue of bullying, what research shows us works in bullying prevention, and practical strategies schools can use to address the issue. Participants will also be introduced to the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, the most researched and best-known bullying prevention program available today.

National sponsor: National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)

State co-sponsors:

• Hazelden Publishing
• Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP)
• New York Student Support Services Center/Genessee Valley BOCES
• Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA)
• Partnership for Violence Free Families (Ohio)
• Bully-Free Virginia
• Pennsylvania Center for Safe Schools 

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This presentation will help you:

• understand the issue of teen suicide and its prevalence
• describe the essential elements in an effective suicide prevention program
• determine the next steps for developing a program for your school and community
• review a comprehensive, evidence-based program called Lifelines to determine if it's a good fit for your school

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Many states are now passing laws that require schools to address cyber bullying. This Web conference is a great opportunity to learn about this growing issue, what cyber bullying is, what impact it is having on students, and how schools can respond.

This Webinar will be presented by leading cyber bullying expert, Susan P. Limber, Ph.D., MLS, from Clemson University, who is also the co-author of two new cyber bullying prevention curricula from Hazelden Publishing. Dr. Limber will provide current information on the use of cyber technologies and the emerging phenomenon of cyber bullying among youth. Participants will learn about best practices in prevention and intervention.

Learning Objectives Participants will be able to:

• Define what cyber bullying is and its prevalence
• Explain the impact cyber bullying has on students and school climate
• Identify strategies schools can use to address cyber bullying
• Introduce participants to new cyber bullying curricula resources

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Hazelden Publishing, the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals, the Florida Association of School Administrators, and the Louisiana State Department of Education would like to invite you to a Web conference on "Bullying: What Can Schools Do About It?"

This conference will help prepare you to:

• describe what bullying is and its consequences for students and schools
• explain strategies that effectively reduce bullying in schools, based on current bullying research
• evaluate whether your school is ready to address the issue of bullying
• describe the components of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, the leading program to address the issue of bullying
• describe the training for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program and how to become a trainer

Studies show that one in five teenagers in a serious dating relationship reports being physically abused by his or her partner. This issue is so serious that Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has signed into law House Bill 19, or the Tina Croucher Act. Named for an Ohio teen who was murdered by her high school ex-boyfriend, Tina's Law requires Ohio schools to include information about violence in dating relationships in already existing harassment, intimidation, and bullying policies. Schools must also provide staff training on dating violence prevention, and include dating prevention education for students in grades 7 through 12.

In order to comply with Tina’s Law, The Partnership for Violence Free Families and the Ohio Domestic Violence Network recommend that schools and communities use evidence-based practices that meet the nine principles of effective prevention. One such curriculum is Safe Dates, an evidence-based dating violence program.

Safe Dates helps both boys and girls recognize the difference between caring, supportive relationships and controlling, manipulative, or abusive dating relationships. It is the only evidence-based dating violence prevention program recognized by SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP). This federal registry identifies programs that have been scientifically tested and proven effective.

Research shows that four years after the implementation of Safe Dates, students who participated in the program reported significantly less physical and sexual dating violence than teens who did not participate in the program.

This conference will help prepare you to:

• describe what dating violence is and its consequences for students and schools
• explain the dynamics of dating violence in Ohio
• explain the new Ohio law that requires schools to implement a prevention program
• describe the components of the Safe Dates program, the leading program to address teen dating violence

The Hazelden Foundation, the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association and the Minnesota School Social Workers Association would like to invite you to a free Web conference on "Bullying: What Can Minnesota Schools Do About It?"

This conference will help prepare you to:

• describe what bullying is and its consequences for students and schools
• explain strategies that effectively reduce bullying in schools, based on current bullying research
• evaluate whether your school is ready to address the issue of bullying
• describe the components of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, the leading program to address the issue of bullying

In 2009, Project Northland celebrated its 10th birthday with Hazelden Publishing! Based on extensive focus groups with educators and students, interviews with program coordinators, and surveys to Project Northland customers, we have created a new Project Northland that delivers the same strong results: delaying, preventing, and reducing alcohol use among middle school students.

On Wednesday, December 9, Hazelden presents "What's New with Project Northland?" During this free web conference, we will highlight the new features of this dynamic program, help you understand how to use them to their fullest potential, and answer any questions you have about the new edition. Whether you've been implementing Project Northland for years or you're new to the program, this online learning opportunity is for you!

During this Web conference, we:

• Review the overall changes to Project Northland
• Examine the changes to each grade level - Slick Tracy, Amazing Alternatives, and Power Lines
• Showcase the features now available to you: the orientation DVD, the CD-ROM, the "Tips and Techniques" from the field, and the implementation tools
• Highlight the resources available in the new Program Guide to help you initiate, coordinate and sustain your program

• Gain a general understanding of the issue of bullying
• Understand what the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is and how it is implemented in schools
• Receive concrete ideas of how to find funding to pay for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, including stimulus funding, federal and state grants, and foundation contributions

• Similarities and differences between the online and scannable versions of the questionnaire
• Logistics for ordering the on-line questionnaire: costs, quantity requirements and the ordering process
• Methods for administering the questionnaire: technical requirements, location for administration, instructions to students
• Generating a report
• Technical support and additional tools

• What is cyber bullying and why should schools address it?
• How does cyber bullying affect students and their ability to learn?
• What can be done to prevent it?
• How do we intervene and help students who have been cyber bullied, or who have cyber bullied others?
• What are effective school-wide approaches?

• Cyber bullying: A Prevention Curriculum for Grades 3-5
• Cyber bullying: A Prevention Curriculum for Grades 6-8

The program will feature two of the curricula authors, Susan P. Limber, Ph.D., and Robin Kowalski, Ph.D. During the web conference, the authors will give a brief summary of the nature and prevalence of cyber bullying from the research literature, provide an overview of the two curricula and their use in class meetings, and answer any questions that trainers may have. Participants will receive PowerPoint resources and program flyers that they may use in presentations and consultations with schools.

Participants will be able to:

• Define what cyber bullying is and its prevalence
• Identify strategies schools can use to prevent and address cyber bullying
• Describe the focus and content of the two new cyber bullying curricula
• Present information to school personnel about cyber bullying, using the content and tools provided

• Discuss the severity and consequences of teen dating violence in their communities
• Explain the four components of Safe Dates: The curriculum, the dating abuse play, the poster contest, and the parent materials
• Cite the reasons why Safe Dates is proven to prevent and reduce dating violence
• Explore ways that their organizations can partner with schools and other community organizations to offer Safe Dates to young people
• Discover ways to earn revenue for their organization by promoting Safe Dates in their community

• Present a rationale for your school's involvement in suicide prevention
• Conduct a self-assessment to determine if your school is ready for suicide prevention
• Describe the essential elements in an effective suicide prevention program
• Determine the next steps for developing a program for your school and community
• Review the Lifelines curriculum to determine if it's a good fit for your school
• Identify resources for further study