Trainings
Addressing Bullying, Harassment, and Hazing Through Effective Policy and Practice
Tennessee Department of Education Office of School Safety and Learning Support Program in partnership with STARS Nashville.
A civil and respectful learning environment is an essential foundation for teaching and learning. Public Chapter 153 as enacted by the 2009 General Assembly mandates specific actions on the part of schools relative to bullying, harassment and intimidation. This seminar will provide an overview of these and other related requirements with particular focus upon insuring that policy is reflected in effective practice.
Presenters:
Lesley Farmer serves as Assistant General Counsel for Civil Rights at the Tennessee Department of Education, and is responsible for investigating complaints under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX of the Educations Amendments of 1972.
Rodger Dinwiddie is the CEO of STARS Nashville, is a Master Trainer for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program and currently serves as a school climate and safety consultant for the Tennessee Department of Education.
Who Should Attend?
Districts Should send a small team (2-3 persons) of educators responsible for providing leadership and direction to the district in the areas identified above.
Dates and Locations
April 11, 2012 – Nashville
April 26, 2012 – Jackson
May 14, 2012 – Oak Ridge
Register by emailing Anna Nichols
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