"The author strikes a great balance between text, action ideas, and survey questions. With each chapter comes the opportunity to examine ones school and apply the information to improve an existing situation."
Kim E. Vogel, Principal
Parkdale Elementary School, OR
"This text offers great activities for addressing bullying and changing school culture. I will use this resource repeatedly with respect to Safe and Supportive Schools and Positive Climates for Learning."
Chris Sarellas, Principal
Vaughan Secondary School, Ontario, Canada
Team-focused strategies for bully-proofing your school
One of the greatest challenges educators face in addressing bullying is recognizing when its right in front of them. From identifying unsupervised campus "hot spots" to intervening appropriately in the moment, this practical how-to guide will equip your staff members to stand up instead of stand by. Shona Andersons seven-step framework arms educators with:
A 10-question "pulse check"to determine areas of school culture that need strengthening
Tangible actions for each stage of the decision-making cycle
Activities that prompt staff members to observe, collaborate, act, and evaluate
School leaders are empowered to maintain safe schools. It is a team effort and this unique guidebook shows how to educate all staff members to transform your schools culture from passive to proactive.