Recognize, Respond, Report: Preventing and Addressing Bullying of Students with Special Needs

By Lori Ernsperger

Book Overview

Bullying in schools affects a high percentage of students with special needs. This ready-to-use guidebook gives K - 12 educators, administrators, and school counsellors the research-based interventions they need to stop bullying in its tracks, and to prevent it before it starts. Using a simple framework of 3 Rs (Recognize, Respond, and Report), you'll master the core components of preventing and addressng bullying and disability-based harassment at the district level, classroom level, and individual level. Practical, proven strategies and tools blend with heartfelt, real-world advice from students who've experienced bullying themselves. An easy fit with your existing initiatives, whether you use PBIS or a commercial anti-bullying program, this essential resource will help you create a safe and secure learning environment for all students to reach their full potential. This book will help you: distinguish bullying from normal childhood conflicts; develop effective anti-bullying interventions for victims, bystanders, and students who exhibit bullying behaviours; weave social-emotional learning into your existing curriculum; understand how teachers and staff may unwittingly contribute to a culture of bullying, and how to stop it; and more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159857907X
• ISBN13: 9781598579079
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 9.9"