PBIS and Olweus Bullying Prevention Program 2015 School Board Presentation March 9, 2015 Renee Boehler, Jen Neira, Sue Skala, Kathy Schulte

PBIS: Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports PBIS teaches and reinforces social skills, behaviors, and self management practices promoting a positive approach to behavior management within schools. The emphasis is on the use of the most positive approach to addressing school behaviors. For example, if a student was struggling to complete work staff would work to acknowledge the student when they utilize self-starting strategies and perseverance. PBIS is a consistent system providing school personnel common language, acknowledgment and celebrations of appropriate behaviors, and additional supports for students to be successful (please click the links to see some real examples). Sue and Jen Neira

How does the program change from one year to the next? PBIS is an initial three year learning process in collaboration with our local Area Education Association (AEA). In year one we focus on developing common expectations in areas that all students use such as: playground, cafeteria, hallway etc.. In year two we focus on evidence-based strategies that teachers will apply in the classroom. In year three and beyond the program focuses on individual supports to increase the likelihood of student success. Sue and Jen Neira

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Prairie High Prairie Point Creek Crest Edge CCSD 15-16 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Prairie High Prairie Point Creek Crest Edge Heights Hill Ridge View Sue and Jen Neira

Olweus History Olweus was implemented in 2008, all buildings were trained over the summer for fall implementation Fall 2009, Certified Olweus Bullying Prevention Trainer for the district Summer 2010, An Olweus Council was started Summer of 2010, all school bus drivers were trained in Olweus From 2011-present, the Olweus Council identifies a yearly bullying prevention theme (Bucket Filling, Be an UPstander, Energy Bus, Kinder Than Necessary) Summer 2012 - District representation on the State’s team for Intake and Investigation of Bullying and Harassment. The forms have been recreated and there is an Intake and Investigation website for the CCSD Fall 2013, all Paraprofessionals trained Fall 2014 - Principals & Building Facilitators were trained in Intake & Investigation of Bullying & Harassment Renee Summer 2011 - Renee worked with a team of 8 people from across the world to create secondary Olweus materials to expand the program that was originally K-8 to a K-12 program. This made our secondary program stronger. Summer 2014 -All of our lessons that we have had for class meetings put into Google docs to make them more accessible by all. These class meetings lessons contain Olweus Bullying Prevention as well as Social Skills, School Climate & Team Building.

Definition of Bullying Fall 2014 - Based on the Iowa Code 280.28, we reviewed our definition of bullying and what constitutes a hostile school environment means (severe, persistent and pervasive). From our discussion, we revised our definition of bullying to be: is mean or hurtful on purpose. repeated multiple times or is highly likely to be repeated. involves an imbalance of power. is mean or Renee - I will explain what severe, persistent and pervasive means

2014-2015 Theme Kinder Than Necessary This year, our theme is “Kinder than Necessary”. We are really focused on being kind because everyone we know is fighting some kind of battle. Our theme came from the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio. This book shows us that we all really want the same things...friendship, understanding and the freedom to be ourselves. We planned class meetings as well as family homework where we challenged families to be a part of our efforts by doing “random acts of kindness” for others. We sent home a letter as well as a list of ideas for them to refer to. By keeping our families involved with what we are doing, we are better able to make our vision of a bully free community a reality. Renee - 5th annual Think B4 U Speak Week

Safe School Data How often are you bullied at school? 2010-2011 2362 responses 2011-2012 3041 responses 2012-2013 3246 responses 2013-2014 2835 responses Every day 7% (175) 7% (209) 6% (189) 5% (134) 5% (164) Once or twice a week 12% (293) 12% (368) 11% (346) 9% (266) 9% (300) Once or twice a month 12% (269) 11% (341) 10% (332) 10% (272) 9% (292) Once or twice a year 19% (450) 17% (516) 17% (547) 17% (487) 14% (476) never 50% (1175) 53% (1607) 56% (1832) 59% (1676) 63% (2123) Renee

Safe School Data How often do you see others bullied at school? 2010-2011 2362 responses 2011-2012 3041 responses 2012-2013 3246 responses 2013-2014 2835 responses 2014-2015 Every day 17% (399) 16% (497) 14% (458) 12% (342) 11% (361) Once or twice a week 22% (519) 21% (631) 19% (603) 15% (435) 15% (509) Once or twice a month 17% (411) 17% (510) 16% (526) 15% (428) 16% (540) Once or twice a year 16% (367) 16% (499) 16% (522) 18% (498) 13% (423) never 28% (666) 30% (904) 35% (1137) 40% (1132) 45% (1522) Renee

How much of a problem do you think bullying is at our school? Safe School Data How much of a problem do you think bullying is at our school? 2010-2011 2362 responses 2011-2012 3041 responses 2012-2013 3248 responses 2013-2014 2835 responses 2014-2015 A huge problem 17% (406) 17% (523) 15% (485) 14% (383) 13% (445) A big problem 19% (444) 19% (589) 17% (548) 16% (451) 16% (530) Somewhat of a problem 41% (966) 42% (1245) 41% (1335) 41% (1171) 40% (1353) Not a problem 23% (546) 22% (684) 27% (878) 29% (830) 31% (1027) Renee

Safe School Data How did you help someone that was being bullied? 2010-2011 2362 responses 2011-2012 3041 responses 2012-2013 3248 responses 2013-2014 2835 responses 2014-2015 I told an adult 42% (1001) 38% (1157) 30% (972) 31% (872) 21% (713) I later told the person that I thought what happened was mean 18% (427) 41% (1233) Not an option on the assessment I went over and led the person away 22% (527) 13% (384) 11% (355) 10% (281) 9% (305) I used another strategy that I was taught at school 22% (516) 12% (380) 10% (320) 9% (244) 9% (300) I didn’t do anything to help 25% (588) 27% (815) 15% (487) 13% (368) 15% (507) I stood up for the person being bullied 36% (1162) 35% (979) I have not seen bullying 27% (879) 31% (884) 40% (1347) Renee

Safe School Data On the school bus, I feel: 2010-2011 2362 responses 2011-2012 3041 responses 2012-2013 3246 responses 2013-2014 2835 responses 2014-2015 Very unsafe and scared 7% (169) 6% (181) 6% (182) 5% (152) 8% (184) Kind of unsafe 23% (547) 20% (619) 19% (653) 20% (573) 25% (636) safe 38% (893) 38% (1157) 36% (1165) 37% (1045) 47% (1243) Very safe 20% (471) 18% (541) 17% (536) 16% (455) 20% (533) I do not ride the bus 12% (282) 18% (543) 22% (710) 22% (610) 23% (759) Renee

Safe School Data In the bus loading zone, I feel: 2010-2011 2362 responses 2011-2012 3041 responses 2012-2013 3248 responses 2013-2014 2835 responses 2014-2015 Very unsafe and scared 6% (116) 4% (99) 4% (134) 4% (111) 6% (132) Kind of unsafe 15% (356) 14% (416) 15% (487) 15% (435) 21% (541) safe 43% (1024) 42% (1290) 40% (1290) 42% (1184) 53% (1396) Very safe 24% (576) 22% (679) 19% (611) 17% (486) 20% (527) I do not ride the bus 12% (290) 18% (557) 22% (724) 22% (619) 23% (759) Renee

Olweus Data Celebrations Renee

Plans for the Future Olweus training for new staff members Anti-bullying promises On the spot interventions Professional development to assist staff in recognizing bullying Infusing PBIS and Olweus together Unified application of screening tool for alleged bullying New position: Learning Supports Coach for Social and Emotional Learning, Olweus, GT, PBIS, MTSS Kathy