Description
Bullying in schools is a national problem that affects a high percentage of students with special needs. This ready-to-use guidebook gives K–12 educators, administrators, and school counselors the research-based interventions they need to stop bullying in its tracks—and prevent it before it starts.
Using a simple framework of 3 Rs (Recognize, Respond, and Report), you'll master the core components of preventing and addressing bullying and disability-based harassment at the district level, classroom level, and individual level. Practical, proven strategies and tools blend with heartfelt, real-world advice from students who've experienced bullying themselves. An easy fit with your existing initiatives, whether you use PBIS or a commercial anti-bullying program, this essential resource will help you create a safe and secure learning environment for all students to reach their full potential.
THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU:
- distinguish bullying from normal childhood conflicts
- develop effective anti-bullying interventions for victims, bystanders, and students who exhibit bullying behaviors
- address the current legal ramifications of disability-based harassment
- weave social-emotional learning into your existing curriculum
- establish a positive and welcoming school climate where respect and acceptance are the norm
- collect and analyze data on bullying for data-based decision making and results-driven accountability
- involve parents addressing the issues surrounding bullying, at home and at school
- understand how teachers and staff may unwittingly contribute to a culture of bullying—and how to stop it
PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Helpful implementation checklists for each chapter, plus practical tools such as a planning matrix, student and staff surveys, needs assessments, school improvement plans, and bullying reporting forms.
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Reviews
Review by: Chad Rose, University of Missouri
“Offers a comprehensive evaluation of the state of bullying involvement among students with disabilities, and provides practical guidance ... I would recommend this book to any school that is attempting to establish or expand their bully prevention efforts.”
Review by: Mara Sapon-Shevin, Syracuse University
“A valuable addition to the anti-bullying literature will be immediately useful for all those who work with marginalized students and those targeted for mistreatment.”
Review by: Randy Sprick, Director, Safe & Civil Schools
“A logical and user-friendly approach for school-based practitioners to be more aware of and be able to prevent and intervene with bulliying situations.”
Review by: Nicole Eredics, Inclusion Specialist, The Inclusive Class
“Look no further for solutions and strategies to prevent and address bullying of special needs students. Using a multi-tiered approach, this book outlines effective, practical ways to create bully-free environments for some of our most vulnerable students. A must-read for parents and professionals!”
Table of Contents
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
I. Recognize: Bullying and Disability-based Harassment in Schools
- Prevalence and Definition of Bullying and Disability Harassment
- Definition of Bullying
- Bullying Vs. Normal Childhood Conflict
- Disability-Based Harassment
- Implementation Checklist
- Types of Bullying
- Cyberbullying
- Bully-Victim Dynamic
- Staff Mistreatment of Students with Disabilities
- Implementation Checklist
- Impact of Bullying and Harassment
- Impact on Academic Achievement
- Impact of Parental Involvement
- Impact on School Safety
- Impact of Zero Tolerance Policies
- Core Components for Preventing Bullying and Harassment
- Implementation Checklist
II. Respond to Bullying and Disability-Based Harassment in Schools
- Research Based Interventions to Prevent Bullying in Schools
- Nine Core Components for Bullying Prevention
- Multitiered Framework
- District and School-Wide Interventions
- Creating a Positive School Climate
- Social Emotional Learning
- School Safety Teams
- Parental Involvement
- Staff Training
- Bullying Prevention
- Staff Training Methods
- Additional District and School Level Interventions
- Implementation Checklist
- Classroom Level Interventions
- Role of the Teacher
- Positive Learning Environment
- Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom
- Teaching Bullying Prevention Skills
- Class Meetings
- Implementation Checklist
- Individual Level Interventions
- The Bystander
- Bystander Training
- Bystander Protocol
- Peer Mentoring
- Student who Exhibits Bullying Behaviors (The Bully)
- The Victim
- Educational (Individualized Education Program) Planning
- Teaching Appropriate Skills
- What NOT to Do
- Implementation Checklist
III. Report Bullying and Disability-Based Harassment in Schools
- Results Driven Accountability
- Assessment Data
- Focus Groups
- Implementation Checklist
- Bullying and Harassment Report and Investigation
- The Report Form
- Investigating Bullying
- Determining Disability Based Harassment
- Implementation Checklist
- Data Analysis and Future Planning
- Organizing the Data
- Annual Report to Stakeholders
- Transparency
- Implementation Standards
- Accountability Standards
- Sustainability
- Implementation Checklist
References
Appendix
- Appendix A: Planning Matrix
- Appendix B: Additional Classroom Management Interventions
- Appendix C: Sample Dear Abbey Letters
- Appendix D: Sample Social Narrative
- Appendix E: Sample Bullying and Harassment Report Form
- Appendix F: Bullying and Harassment Auditing Checklist