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Anti-Bullying & Character-Building

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Effective bullying prevention is a whole-school effort.

Studies show that anti-bullying and character-building efforts succeed most when all stakeholders are involved – from students, to parents and caregivers, to educators and administration. That’s why Heroes In Waiting is proud to offer professional development programming as part of our multi-tiered, whole-school approach to meaningful, lasting change.

Professional Development Offerings

All Heroes In Waiting professional development topics can be customized for length and for your school's unique needs.

  • What is bullying? (And what is bullying not?)
  • Best practices for students when bullying behavior occurs
  • Best practices for teachers when bullying behavior occurs
  • A whole-school approach to bullying prevention
  • The importance of healthy peer relations
  • The impacts of social media & screen time on youth mental health
  • Teaching Heroes In Waiting anti-bullying & character-building curriculum
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Why Professional Development?

Teachers, administration, and staff play a vital role in bullying prevention and intervention. Beyond modeling respectful relationships and developing a positive school climate, attending regular anti-bullying training significantly improves teachers' abilities to effectively respond to bullying situations. Research consistently shows that ongoing professional development is a key component of an effective, whole-school approach to bullying prevention. Students themselves report that if they believe their teachers don’t know how to effectively intervene in bullying situations, they will not seek help. Students are more likely to report bullying if they believe:

  • the teacher knows what to do
  • the teacher will respond sensitively and effectively
  • they will be treated with respect and provided support
  • the teacher won't make things worse

Because teachers and staff are often the first responders to bullying incidents, they should be prepared with knowledge and strategies to respond appropriately, and to build a positive school culture in the process. That’s what Heroes In Waiting professional development is all about.

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