Behavioral Expectations and Support
"Behavioral Expectations and Support " is the second element of a comprehensive school safety plan. All expectations should be clear and well communicated. Furthermore, appropriate means should be in place to support student achievement of all behavioral expectations. Below are training opportunities and other resources related to Behavioral Expectations offered by the School Safety Center.
 Life Skills Training
Recognized by the US Department of Education as one of nine exemplary prevention programs and recommended by the Center for Disease Control and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Life Skills Training is a nationally recognized alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention program developed by Dr. Gilbert J. Botvin of Cornell University. The research-based program targets students in grades 6, 7 and 8 and has been proven to significantly reduce tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use. A three-year grant enables us to underwrite all out-of-pocket expenses (training and materials) associated with the implementation of this program. For more information or to register for the upcoming training classes see the link below or you may contact Lori Ungurait at (615) 253-6382.
Additional Information
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
The Tennessee Department of Education is pleased to announce the availability of certification training for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. This project is being developed in collaboration with the Center for Youth Issues - Nashville and Clemson University. The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBP) was developed in Norway and has been recognized as a model program by the U.S. Department of Education.
Thirty individuals will be provided with the training, support materials and ongoing consultation necessary to become a certified OBP trainer. Successful applicants will be expected to make a two-year commitment to the process and will be selected based upon prior training experience and local commitment to program implementation. Detailed information and application packages can be found at www.studentstakingarightstand.org . Applications must be received on or before November 17, 2006, in order to be considered.
Other Resources
Positive Behavioral Support
Positive behavioral support emphasizes a school-wide system of support that includes proactive strategies for defining, teaching, and supporting appropriate student behaviors to create positive school environments. Instead of using a patchwork of individual behavioral management plans, a continuum of positive behavior support for all students within a school is implemented in areas including the classroom and non-classroom settings (such as hallways, restrooms). Positive behavior support is an application of a behaviorally-based systems approach to enhance the capacity of schools, families, and communities to design effective environments that improve the link between research-validated practices and the environments in which teaching and learning occurs. Attention is focused on creating and sustaining primary (school-wide), secondary (classroom), and tertiary (individual) systems of support that improve lifestyle results (personal, health, social, family, work, recreation) for all children and youth by making problem behavior less effective, efficient, and relevant, and desired behavior more functional. For more information on this program, click on the following link http://web.utk.edu/~swpbs/.
Questions regarding this program may be directed to Mike Herrmann at (615) 741-8468 or Mike.Herrmann@state.tn.us.
Upcoming Training Events!!!
Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority Training
In collaboration with the Department of Education's Office of Legal Counsel, the Office of School Safety and Learning Support will host the annual Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority (SDHA) Conference February 25-26, 2008 at the Cools Springs Marriott in Franklin, Tennessee. This event focuses on legal and procedural issues related to student discipline. For more information and registration materials visit the links below or contact Lori Ungurait at (615) 253-6382.
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