Cyberbullying Law & District Policies/Procedures

• State legislation required school districts to adopt policies by August 1, 2003 that prohibit harassment, intimidation & bullying

• State legislation effective August 1, 2008 added “electronic means”

• WSSDA sample policy – on school grounds & during school day

Cyberbullying Law & District Policies/Procedures

• SPS Policy/Procedures for 3200, Students Rights & Responsibilities updated to include “electronic means”

• Annual Notification of Policy 3200 updated

• A Matter of Respect student & staff brochures revised

• Staff/student annual anti-bullying, harassment & intimidation training updated

Building Protocol

School Director

Building Administrator

Staff REPORT to building administrator

The Question

Where does home and school begin and end?

http://www.turningtechnologies.com/groupresponsesystemsupport/downloads.cfm

How many are you aware of your building's Safe School plan?

Have you observed cyber-bullying at your site?

The First Amendment may protect cyber-bullying activity.

Formal discipline may be imposed when substantial and material disruption at school or interference with rights of students to be secure.

Should schools incorporate prevention & education strategies in their Safe School plans to address cyber-bullying and related online risks.

Cyber-savvy Kids Cyber-bullying in School

Brent HowardESD 101

Instructional Technology Specialist

Ad Council – Talent Show

Cyber-bullying

Definition:

Cyber-bullying: sending or posting harmful material or engaging in other forms of social aggression using the Internet or other digital technologies.

(Nancy Willard, 2007)

Forms (types) of Cyber-bullying

Flaming

Harassment

Denigration

Impersonation

Outing & Trickery

Exclusion

Cyber-stalking

Cyber-threats

Activities

Text/Picture MessagingE-mailInstant MessagingSocial Network Sites

ChatsPolls/Rating SitesDiscussion BoardsOnline Gaming

Hot or Not

Hot or Not?

Cyber-bullying

Cyber-bullying

Online Communities Bebo

MySpace

hi5

Facebook

Livejournal

YouTube

Cyber-bullying

Hello Loves, Halloween is tomorrow

I wonder what everyone will be wearing…

B looked pissed at the end of 7th period – apparently she had to play goalie. Hmm lets all shed a tear for her. (Notice freshly dyed hair)

J was caught throwing a fit in the hall today – over what you may ask? Ask her yourself.

Apparently the Twins were both whispering to A and the Ice Queen about…me? I told you all I would never tell my name.

B flirting with N again, I personally think he doesn’t like her that much – you all know it’s true.

K was hugging one of the twins today. I wonder if it was the one who is going out with J- or are they still together?

Looks like A got a haircut…the layers don’t really work for her. She would have been better off getting a dye job – or her highlights retouched.

“I won’t tell you who I am, but check up on my profile for the latest gossip CMS Students

I Ah-bviously can’t tell you who I am, but I can tell you that I go to CMS – hmmm or maybe CHS….? People tell me things, I find out – I blog it here

Cyber-bullying

“I won’t tell you who I am, but check up on my profile for the latest gossip CMS Students

I Ah-bviously can’t tell you who I am, but I can tell you that I go to CMS – hmmm or maybe CHS….? People tell me things, I find out – I blog it here

Known as; BPersonality; intelligent, shy, but can teat anyone to pieces.Known for; Her cute looks; (not exactly hot by any means…) Cold hazel eyes that change color from dark brown to the deepest blue. That adorable pigeon-toed gait and her mocking cat-like smile that everyone knows so well. Of course, how could we forget her love of shorts and sports wear? Does she know track season isn’t until spring?Signature; Her jeering smile, and pigeon toed stepLove life; Not exactly single, everyone knows she is after NFriends; with everyone – except a few choice people like D and the Ice Queen

A soccer ball is usually by her side as she as she is strutting with her shorts and hoodie (is that all she owns?) down the hall beside J. S is always in her space; and is always sucking J’s butt. B’s short gleaming black hair is of course, routinely placed on top of her head in a small pony-tail. Her fringe is in her bitter hazel eyes as she smiles at her friends and pretends to know what is going on; but is really lost in her own thoughts.

Known as; The Ice QueenPersonality; Cruel, can be sweet if she likes you; which she probably doesn’tKnown for; her beautiful misty sea green eyes, stunning physique and disgusting pitilessness that she has had since kindergarten; I guess she is just a people person?Signature; Dreamy green eyesLove life; This girl can get whoever she wants; if you are currently with her – prepare to be out in a matter of days.Friends; everyone who knows not to stand in her way

Cyber-bullying

Sep 7, 2008 9:38 AM

Virgin lisssst.

This is the VIRGIN LIST! What you do is repost this list with your name and tell if you think that the person b4 you is a virgin or not...AND IF YOU OPEN THIS AND DONT REPOST IT YOU WILL BE CURSED FOR 7 YEARS OF BAD LUCK! REPOST @S THE"VIRGIN LIST"

Amanda—f*** im first :(Amber (yaya)—f*** no this girl aint no virginNikk--Not a chance.Savannah- No way.Jimmy-- Ain't no way unless she is the Virgan Marry!!! lol****-- Umm, Im going to have to say...no, prolly notWendy Cutlip- naw i doubt itChuck - hook me up with this girl above wendy lol.. and nopeAlexandria-ahhh probably not must guys aint virgins anymore SLUTShahasamantha-i think shes notJosh- ummm doubt itashley-yep all virgnal

Impact of Cyberbullying

More severe that face-to-face Anonymous 24/7 You can’t see me….I can’t see you…

Affects school climate Poor academic performance Attendance issues Student conflict

Cyber-bullying

What are your stories and examples?

With those around you discuss: Your stories and examples. How it effected you or others you know. How was it handled? Was this the best way to handle the problem? Why?

Be prepared to share your thoughts and examples with the group!

Other Consequences…

What kids can do if they become a victim of cyber-bullying:

• Don’t retaliate!

• Stop communicating with the bully.

• Block the bully.

• Tell parents and a trusted adult at school.

• Save all written communication for proof.

• If necessary contact law enforcement.

Cyber-bullying Resources:

http://adcouncil.org/default.aspx?id=42

http://www.netsmartz.org/

http://www.wiredsafety.org/

http://delicious.com/istep101