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The Ohio Department of Education (ODE), together with other state agencies, offers a variety of bullying prevention resources for families, schools and communities. The resources include a model anti-bullying policy and related presentation materials, online training, Web information and onsite workshops.
STATE OF OHIO INFORMATION AND MODEL POLICY
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) assists districts in meeting their legal requirement to have in place a policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation and bullying. The following resources are available to help districts create and communicate about local policies:
- The State Board of Education's Model Anti-Harassment, Anti-Intimidation and Anti-Bullying Policy
- Anti-bullying Policies: Promoting a Positive School Climate (PowerPoint) - This presentation, which includes all required policy elements as well as suggested implementation procedures, is intended for school teams working on district policies. Educators may use and adapt the slides, as well as the script contained in the "notes" view of this document, for meetings concerning local policies.
- Fact Sheet for School Personnel (PDF) - The fact sheet presents the responsibilities of school districts for local policies, general guidelines for educators and links to useful resources.
- Fact Sheet for Parents of Teens (PDF) - Featured here is information about school policy requirements, guidelines for parents of bullied teens, information to help prevent and understand bullying, and additional resources.
- Fact Sheet for Parents of Young Children (PDF) - Here parents will find tips for preventing and coping with bullying, as well as an overview of the law's requirements.
- Training and Presentations - ODE also provides free presentations on the model policy through the Office for Safety, Health and Nutrition. Call (877) 644-6338 (toll-free) or (614) 644-8863 for information. To schedule a workshop for parents titled the Parent Academy: Conditions for Learning, which also addresses bullying, click here.
Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management is a state agency that provides resources, training and direct services to Ohio schools, communities, courts and local governments. The Commission provides Ohio schools with constructive, nonviolent methods for resolving disputes and creating supportive learning environments. For more information, contact Sarah Wallis at (614) 752-9595.
The Office of Ohio's Attorney General provides information about bullying law and related criminal charges. The Office's Web site provides information on the protection of children, Internet safety and cyber-predator awareness. For more information, call Kathleen Nichols at (614) 466-3965.
ONLINE TRAINING AND INFORMATION RESOURCES
The Bullying Toolbox prepared by the Ohio Resource Network (ORN) has Web links, model programs and multiple online teaching modules dedicated to learning about bullying, conflict resolution and school climate. ORN offers training and technical assistance to all Ohio school districts and communities about these topics, as well as about emergency preparedness and positive youth development. For more information about ORN, click here.
eBasedacademy offers a free online bullying course for Ohio parents, educators and community members. Professional development credits are available for this course.
WEB LINKS
Education Commission of the States features programs and practices, bullying policies in several states and research-based facts and articles.
Kansas Safe School Resource Center offers resources, including a model policy on peer mediation, peaceful problem solving, school climate plans, and integrating conflict resolution instruction into existing curricula.
Resources 4 Teens provides information about the various forms of bullying, what can be done in cases of bullying, and other helpful resources in the 411 section of this Web site.
Stop Bullying Now offers free materials and resources for students, parents, educators and mental health professionals. The site is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Education.
Teaching Tolerance has free resources for addressing issues of diversity and bullying.
You Gotta Love Parents offers information especially for parents about the definition of bullying, its prevalence, its effects on both victim and bully, factors that can lead to bullying, strategies for handling or preventing bullying, and other resources. See the school and safety information under "Parent Education" for this information and an online learning module.
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), Ongoing Programs, Highland Hills - Through the Global Issues Resource Center and Library, Tri-C frequently offers programs on bullying prevention and state law, youth development, positive discipline, conflict management and cultural competency. For information, call (216) 987-3075.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
ODE Office for Safety, Health and Nutrition, Safe and Supportive Learning
Phone: (877) 644-6338 toll-free, or (614) 644-8863
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