Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Olweus Bully Prevention Program (peruse videos of students & staff)

It was in 1999, in the wake of the Columbine massacre in Colorado in which 12 students and a teacher were killed, that the US Department of Justice selected the Olweus Bully Prevention Program as a model for their national violence prevention scheme. Since then the Olweus Program has been used in some 8000 US schools. It is also being used in Canada, the UK, Iceland, Germany and Ukraine.

In Norway the program has been shown to reduce bullying up to 50% and produce marked reductions in reports of vandalism, fighting, theft, and truancy.

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Olweus Bullying Prevention Program - National Center

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Friday, January 27, 2012

10 Rules for Being Human (3:42 min. video): Simple Truths

10 Rules for Being Human 
answer the fundamental question...
What is the purpose of life?

click here

Mac Anderson, Founder
Simple Truths

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program

It was in 1999, in the wake of the Columbine massacre in Colorado in which 12 students and a teacher were killed, that the US Department of Justice selected the Olweus Bully Prevention Program as a model for their national violence prevention scheme. Since then the Olweus Program has been used in some 8000 US schools. It is also being used in Canada, the UK, Iceland, Germany and Ukraine.

In Norway the program has been shown to reduce bullying up to 50% and produce marked reductions in reports of vandalism, fighting, theft, and truancy.

Some of Olweus most notable success stories in the USA include three elementary schools in California that reported a 21% decrease in bullying after just one year. In Arizona several schools recorded a reduction of more than a quarter. The latest school to adopt Olweus is Great Neck Middle School in Virginia Beach, VA.


A good anti bullying program is essential for prevention of bullying, harassment and violence in the student population. Some Programs have 5-year studies proving their success. The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, as an example, has a record of accomplishment for cutting bullying by 50 percent.


The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program was first developed in Norway after a number of Norway students died from suicide after being bullied. (Developed by Dan Olweus PhD – Book: Bullying at School)

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program from Hazelden & Clemson ...

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Monday, January 23, 2012

Conscious Discipline/Expressions

Bailey, Becky A. 2000. Conscious Discipline: 7

Basic Skills for Brain Smart Classroom

Management. Oviedo, FL: Loving Guidance,

Inc.



Conscious Discipline: includes the seven skills of


Composure,


Encouragement,


Assertiveness,


Choices,


Empathy,


Positive Intent, and


Consequences


"The School Family builds connection between families and schools, teachers and teachers, teachers and students, and students and students to ensure the optimal development of all. 


These connections provide the three essential ingredients for school success:

* A willingness to learn    * Impulse control    *  Attention" 






~ Brandon Fernandez, teenager who founded EXPRESSIONS: a program designed to teach young children how to express themselves through poetry and photography:
We never have to hold our feelings inside. Whether we express ourselves through speech, poetry, or photography, every one of us has a voice with something of value to say. Now, we can be heard.







Dr. Seuss: You have brains in your head, and feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Success Secrets (4:37 video)

Some will follow, some will try to stand in your way.

William Feather said it best,
"Success... seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go."

Find your ability to lead and inspire.

Watch "Success Secrets"

Life Secrets

Dr. Martin Luther King: Pass It On Project

Audrey Harris, helping connect her Brooklyn, NY students with the living, breathing history of MLK, inspiring them to carry out his legacy in their own lives right here, right now...


On Jan. 27, 2009 The Pass It On Project students met with Rev. Samuel "Billy" Kyles at CNN. Kyles was with Dr. King during the last few hours of his life.  It was such an honor and an amazing opportunity for the students to learn about Dr. King directly from one of the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement.  Length: ‎2:59

Monday, January 16, 2012

Great Quotes from Great Leaders

Timeless wisdom...great thoughts from great leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., who have inspired us, encouraged us, led us to do the right thing. 

 click here to watch 3 min. movie

Mac Anderson
Founder, Simple Truths