School Climate News
The Info You Need on Bullying Prevention and Safe, Supportive Schools
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October 2018
Center Offers New School Climate Improvement Webinar Series for School and District Staff
 Learn Practices to Improve Conditions for Learning in Your School
If you’re looking for ways to improve the climate in your school, tune into the School Safety Technical Assistance Center’s new School Climate Improvement Webinar Series. The webinars are designed for school district staff, school staff, district leaders and school leaders. School climate improvement is an evidence-based practice that fosters student engagement and school connectedness. It is also the most effective way to support student learning by preventing disruptive behaviors such as bullying and harassment.
Upcoming school climate improvement webinars include:
Classroom Practices to Improve School Climate, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Schoolwide Restorative Practices, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into Academics, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
There’s no need to pre-register for the webinars and there's no fee. Simply log in shortly before the webinar. If you have questions, contact the School Safety Technical Assistance Center, 651-582-8364.
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More School Climate Improvement News
 Turn to Center for Resources During Bullying Prevention Month
As we begin National Bullying Prevention Month, it’s important to remember that bullying is not a problem that any one entity or person can solve alone. It takes everyone in a school community, working together to prevent bullying.
Whether you’re a bus driver, student, superintendent, school staff member, parent, friend, coach or community member, we can all do something to prevent and stop bullying.
I want to challenge everyone to identify actions you can take or programs your school can implement that will help create safe and supportive school environments for all students. Whether you’re a student making a commitment to intervening when witness bullying or a building principal who wants to bring school climate improvement practices to your school, we at the School Safety Technical Assistance Center are here to help you.
Find the resources you need on our School Safety Technical Assistance Center website, including Steps Parents and Families Can Take to Help Child Who is Bullied.
-Craig Wethington, Director of the School Safety Technical Assistance Center
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Get Involved in National Bullying Prevention Month Events
National Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign founded in 2006 by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. The campaign is held each October and aims to unite communities throughout the world to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. Learn more about what you can do to prevent bullying on PACER’s website. Here are just a few National Bullying Prevention Month events:
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Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying, Saturday, October 6: PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center will raise awareness for bullying prevention at its Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying event on Saturday, October 6, Mt. Normandale Lake, Bloomington, at 9 a.m.-noon. Check-in and onsite registration for the event begin at 9 a.m. The Run, Walk, Roll begins at 10 a.m. and more activities, including speakers and performances begin at 10:45 a.m. Register for the Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying!
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Spirit Day: Go Purple to Support LGBTQ Youth, Thursday, Oct. 18: On Spirit Day, people around the nation and world will come together to speak out against bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth, who research shows face disproportionately higher rates of bullying and harassment than non-LGBTQ youth. Wear purple on Spirit Day to show support for LGBTQ youth. Learn more about Spirit Day. #SPIRITDAY
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Unity Day: Wear Orange to Support Bullying Prevention, Wednesday Oct. 24 Unity Day is an opportunity for schools and communities to send a message that we stand together against bullying and united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center asks people to wear orange to show that they care about safe and supportive schools and communities. Learn more about Unity Day. #UNITYDAY2018
Resources on Trauma-Informed Practices for Schools
Many students in schools throughout the nation have experienced at least one traumatic event in their life. To help schools support the health and well-being of all students, including those impacted by trauma, the National Center on Safe and Support Learning Environments provides several resources. Review the Trauma-Sensitive Schools Training Package, which includes a variety of resources for educating school staff about trauma and trauma-sensitive practices, and a step-by-step process that school leaders can use for implementing a universal, trauma-informed approach.
Other Events and Trainings
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What Do You Do if You or Someone Else is Being Bullied?
If someone is bullying you or others, tell an adult you trust such as a teacher, principal, coach or parent. It is better to let a trusted adult know, than to let the problem
continue. Find more ways you can prevent or stop bullying by reading the Steps Students Can Take to Stop Bullying on the School Safety Technical Assistance Center website.
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