Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment on Our Nation’s School Buses

SEE SOMETHING. DO SOMETHING. Intervening in Bullying Behavior

n Learn about bullying

n See something, do something

n Start with verbal warnings

n Use the name of the student

n Maintain control of yourself

n Speak clearly and calmly

n Do not argue

n Move affected students

n Report incidents

If the situation escalates

n Call your school or dispatch

n Stop the bus in a safe place

Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment on Our Nation’s School Buses

n Establish a positive atmosphere

n Be clear, fair, and consistent

n Treat students the way you want to be treated

n Learn and regularly use students’ names

n Introduce yourself

n Get to know all students—including students who bully

n Use positive, nonverbal interactions

n Notice something positive

n Watch them in action

n Submit positive bus referrals

CREATING A SUPPORTIVE BUS CLIMATE Preventing Bullying