Slide 2 The Anti-bullying Project Transforming our Educational
Culture One School at a Time! 1 Slide 3 Prevention vs. Reaction 2
Slide 4 Proactive Process Identify/Assess Needs Design/Modify
Standard Operating Procedures Educate the Teams Fully Implement the
Plan Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Process 3 Slide 5 Pros
Identifying Issues Prior to Takeoff No to low risk to passengers
More resources available to correct the problem. Access to
professionally trained maintenance and ground crews. More equipment
available. Working conditions are more favorable. You have as much
time as you need to correct the problem before increasing the risk
of passengers. You can safeguard the passengers by rescheduling
passengers on other flights or take a delay to fix the problem.
Cons Inconvenience to the passengers and crew. 4 Slide 6 Pros
Identifying Issues After Takeoff Landing quickly is sometimes
risky, but the pilot can return to the gate and get the assistance
needed to fix the problem. Cons It is no longer a minor
inconvenience to the passengers and crew, it has become a risk. The
higher the altitude, typically the greater risk those passengers
are exposed to. Sometimes their landing equipment is hindered and
they have to resort to emergency procedures. 5 Slide 7 Pros
Identifying Issues At 30,000 Feet None Cons Limited resources; the
crew are on their own with limited tools to fix the problem.
Sometimes they can receive verbal assistance if they have
communication links to the ground. The level of risk is great and
can cost lives and anxiety. At times, they must land in emergency
conditions because they dont have all the tools necessary to fix
the problem while in the air, or they cant access the area of the
problem nor do they have tools to fix it,. Time and fuel are
against the flight crew and passengers. 6 Slide 8 Why were we
successful? We: clearly defined what we wanted to accomplish.
developed a plan and wrote it down. designed training for all
levels of the organization that it affected. provided initial,
annual recurrent, and timely, on-going training in daily briefings.
clearly set expectations for all involved. we followed up to make
sure we were getting the desired results. we altered our plan and
followed the cycle through until we reached our goal, if we didnt
get the results we needed. we never gave up because we knew the
cost could be a life! 7 Slide 9 What do flights and bullying have
in common? 8 Slide 10 Pros Identifying and Providing Support Prior
to Bullying Incident No to low risk to students. More resources
available to correct the problem. Access to programs, support and
training occurs before the turbulence begins. Identify needs of the
students prior to program kickoff for specialized focus and
training. Learning conditions are more favorable. You have as much
time as you need to correct the existing problems and aim for a
better tomorrow before students are at a greater risk. Heighten
awareness, build safety support team, learn life skills to be
stronger if confronted with acts of or tendencies to bully.
Training occurs while students are in a more receptive state. You
can safeguard the students through education. Cons Inconvenience to
the faculty. Cost (time and resources). 9 Slide 11 Pros Identifying
Issues After Bullying Has Begun None. Cons The learning environment
is now emotionally charged. Once bullying begins it is more
difficult to stop the trend; it is like trying to push a car
uphill. It is no longer a proactive measure, in a teaching
environment to strengthen character of a student, it is now a
reactive measure such as discipline, to punish a student. The
environment is no longer a constructive learning environment, it is
a threatening and uncomfortable environment for the bullied
student. Many schools offer evidences of an anti-bullying campaign,
but it is often times based on the donts instead of building
character. 10 Slide 12 Resolving Bullying at 30,000 Feet There are
no pros60% of all students report they have been victims of
bullying. **Most bullying occurs when no one else is around.**
Common Actions of Bullies Teasing, harassment, criticism Physical
violence, threats, death Common Behaviors of Victims Embarrassment,
isolation, lower self-esteem Fear, anxiety, desperation, insecurity
Lower grades, distractions, increased absences 11 Slide 13 Ending
the Bullying A desperate cry for help. Are we willing to risk
another emotional or physical fatality due to bullying? Some
students land with minimal damage to themselves or others and they
are able to get the help they need to overcome lifetime emotional
and physical scars. Other students arent as fortunate, they spend
their lives trying to overcome low self-esteem, fear, and often
times serve prison time as a consequence for taking matters in
their own hands. 12 Slide 14 Which is more effective? Reactive
Measures? Impulsive reactions to situations Stress, anxiety,
frustration, desperation, fear Often too late to prevent long-term
consequences without professional/legal help Preventative Measures?
Receive proper education Access to effective tools Role models,
mentors, support teams Develop a strong process Correct/modify the
process as needed for greater success Confidence, high grades,
security, successful future 13 Slide 15 We Need Your Help
Legislation Drive change Education Strengthen All Team Members
Students Parents Educators Administrators Support (online materials
Free of Charge) Brochures Videos Assemblies 14 Slide 16 Parental
Tools for Success Electronic Device Oversight Communication Skills
Conflict Management Anger Management Healthy Relationships Building
Character for Success Creative Thinking Problem Solving
Organization Skills Conflict Resolution Communication Skills Anger
Management Leadership Skills Program Implementation - Integrate
Student Curriculum In Classroom Support the Disciplinary Action
Process Legal Reporting Process Program Development - How this will
work in your district. Prevention Disciplinary Action Legal
Reporting Process Staff Training Administrators Educators Parents
Students 15 Slide 17 Topic (one of nine) Grade Level (K-12)
Objective: Topic of the Month 15-20 minute high impact introductory
lesson each month introducing the Topic of the Month. 3-5, 10
minute follow up activities to be used throughout the month to
reinforce the topic. 16 Slide 18 Our Goals are to: Reduce number of
bullying occurrences through interactive, non-threatening and
enjoyable educational experiences. Strengthen the team at all
levels (i.e. students, parents, teachers and administrators). Build
a stronger and more productive generation by delivering successful
life skills at school with support through the home and community
environment. Offer resources at little or no cost to the schools.
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