Addressing how to systemically teach positive behaviors with our students in the ES.

2. BULLYING=_____?______
(Take a moment to reflect on your own understanding of
.)

3. Bullying=
Bullying is UNFAIR and ONE-SIDED.
It happens when someone keeps
hurting, frightening, threatening, or
leaving someone out on purpose.

4. Questions to ask youself:
1.Is it unfair?
2.Is it one-sided?
3.Is someone using power
in a hurtful way?

5. ES Student Bullying Survey
● We noticed that students and parents were
expressing concern about bullying at RIS.
● Bullying meant different things to different
people.
● We wanted to see what the students really
feel and know about bullying.
● We want to address the problem, if one
exists!
● Nearly all students participated. (295)

6. Survey Questions…
Voices of the ES….

7. 295 broken down….
● a few classes did not participate due to scheduling issues…

8. 1. Have you been bullied at school?
We wanted to get at what students actually think. Even though we don’t share a
common definition, it is important to see the perception that exists.

9. 2. Where have you been bullied?
Identify the location and work as a staff to address these concerns!

10. 3. Did you tell a teacher that you
were bullied?
Reporting bullying behavior and a process that is understood by the community
is essential in addressing problem behavior.

11. 4. Have you ever told a bully to stop?
Do students voices matter? Do we have the tools as a community to hear each
other? Do we respect what “no” means?

12. 5. Do you think adults can stop
bullies?
Do the students feel like adults are supportive? Do they trust adults to help?

14. What is RIS/ES doing to help our
students with lifetime skills for dealing
with unpleasant situations?
● Morning Meeting
● Kelso (Grades K-5)
● Second Steps (Grades K-5)
● Steps to Respect (Grades 4-5,
Middle School)

15. Morning Meeting (all-school)...
● Builds community
● Sets the tone for the day
● Teacher gets a “reading” on how students
are doing
● Opportunity to address social and emotional
concerns
● Listening, eye contact, community building
● Taught/Facilitated by HR teacher

16. Counseling Program
Kelso (K-3): (see handout)
● Taught by Counselor
● Teaches Conflict Resolution Skills. Also, a shared
definition of Bullying (taken from Steps to Respect) will
be taught and reinforced.
Second Steps (K-5) :
● Introduced by Counselor, later taught by HR teacher
● Teaches Empathy Skills, Emotion Management and
Impulse Control
Steps to Respect (4, 5+MS):
● Taught by the HR teacher. (January - March)
● Teaches Anti- Bullying and Friendship social skills.

17. Questions