2013 - 2014

Texas Education Code (Section 37.0832) – Bullying Prevention Policies and ProceduresThis law contains updates for districts to consider regarding bullying and these factors: Location DefinitionTransfer options Discipline of students with disabilities.

FFI Legal & Local Reinforces a safe and respectful environment

needed for students to learn and attain high academic standards.

Develops an atmosphere that encourages students to grow in self-discipline.

Demonstrates respect for self and others as well as for district and community property.

Promotes healthy human interactions and relationships.

Assists the District in its goal of preventing and responding to acts of bullying.

Bullying Defined

Systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological / emotional distress on one or more students.

Unwanted purposeful gestures or written, verbal, graphic or physical actions meant to demean, intimidate, threaten, insult, abuse, or dehumanize.

The behavior…1.Is sufficiently severe, persistent, and pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student (SPP).

2.Exploits an imbalance of power.

3.Interferes with a student's education or substantially disrupts the operation of a school.

Verbal Hurtful name calling Teasing Gossiping Making threats

Nonverbal Posturing Gang signs Leering Stalking Exhibiting inappropriate gestures/actions

PhysicalHitting Punching Pushing/ fighting Destroying property

Emotional Rejecting Intimidating Humiliating Isolating Using peer pressure

Cyberbullying/Cyberstalking Using technology/digital tools to harass Sexting Making false or hurtful comments on blogs or websites

Location- engaging in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct that occurs on school property, during school-related or sponsored events, using district computers or technology, or on a school-operated vehicle.

Districts have the option of transferring the perpetrator or the victim of bullying.

Requires that discipline for bullying of a student with disabilities comply with applicable requirements under federal law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

http://www.txssc.txstate.edu/K12/downloads-videos

Reporting ProcessEmployees will have access to the

Student Discipline System (SDS) to report bullying incidences. Type in the EAD User Name and Password to log in.

<sds.dallasisd.org>

For free DVD on bullying go to the Teaching Tolerance website www.tolerance.org

Learning for Life videos for parents, staff, and students

The Humanity Project (video clips by students) http://thehumanityproject.com/videos-music/

Stop Bullying Nowhttp://stopbullyingnow.com

Bullying Prevention Resource Guide: For Schools, Families, and Community Partners-http://bullyingprevention.org/

 Bridges4Kids – (www.bridges4kids.org/SC.html) This site includes a comprehensive list of articles, resources, free publications, and websites about school climate and bullying, school violence & zero tolerance, character education, discipline and much more.   Preventing Classroom Bullying: What Teachers Can Do by Jim Wright ( click on the “Downloads” link)http://www.interventioncentral.org Eight Skills to Stop Bullying (www.kidpower.org) Bullying Prevention: In Positive Behavior Support(http://www.pbis.org/common/pbisresources/publications/bullyprevention_ES.pdf) Practical anti-bullying strategies and activities for elementary students. http://www.pbis.org/common/pbisresources/publications/BullyPrevention_PBS_MS.pdf Practical anti-bullying strategies and activities for middle school students. 

Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Centerhttp://www.pacer.org/bullying/ Bullying Prevention- National Crime Prevention Councilhttp://www.ncpc.org/newsroom/current-campaigns/bully-prevention 

Highlights Kick-off Assembly Daily Announcements- Facts about Bullying Anti-bullying Lessons Parent workshop on bullying Daily activities and themes Districtwide Poster Contest Essay contest (middle school only) Original video clip contest (high school only)

*Each school will receive anti-bullying wristbands and posters.