As an educator, naturally you are concerned about the health and safety of your students. Creating a safe climate within school walls is key to supporting and nurturing the whole child, and with that comes the need to address and eliminate bullying. Identifying and addressing bullying is a sensitive subject, yet when bullying goes unaddressed an entire school’s learning environment is at risk.
Not to worry! ASCD has you covered if you are looking for additional resources on how to address bullying in your school community. Below you will find a list of antibullying professional development resources and publications to share with your school. Together we can ensure a supportive school environment for every student.
Professional Development Tools:
- A new PD In Focus® channel titled “School Culture and Climate: Addressing Bullying,” shares the story of how one school decided to stand up to bullying and what they did to create a safe, nurturing, and learning environment for everyone. Scenes show how educators use coordinating committees, student survey data, and classroom discussions to stay on top of real and potential bullying situations.
- A PD Online® professional development course Bullying: Taking Charge, 2nd Edition, in which users will learn practical tools for confronting and preventing bullying. The course features video examples, in-depth readings, and problem-solving scenarios.
ASCD Articles:
- Special Edition Policy Priorities newsletter on cyberbullying curriculum and prevention resources, which includes a special infographic titled “Cyberbullying Legislation by State.”
- How to Stop Bullying edition of ASCD Express that discusses bullying, how it affects students, and advice on how to prevent harassment and create a safe and comfortable learning environment.
- Experts from organizations like the National School Climate Center and the U.S. Department of Education share blog posts and other resources that address bullying in the classroom on the Whole Child Blog.
- The September 2011 issue of Educational Leadership, “Promoting Respectful Schools,” features articles on bullying, school climate, and preventing hate language.
ASCD Books:
- Discipline with Dignity: New Challenges, New Solutions, 3rd Edition
by Richard L. Curwin, Allen N. Mendler, and Brian D. Mendler - Bullying and Harassment: A Legal Guide for Educators
by Kathleen Conn - The Educator’s Guide to Preventing and Solving Discipline Problems
by Mark Boynton and Christine Boynton - The Educator’s Guide to Assessing and Improving School Discipline Programs
by Mark Boynton and Christine Boynton - The Respectful School: How Educators and Students Can Conquer Hate and Harassment
Stephen L. Wessler, with contributing author William Preble
How does your school address bullying? Do you have any powerful tips for handling bullies in the classroom? Join in the conversation by leaving a comment below!
