HIGHMARK Healthy High 5

The Center for Safe Schools is pleased to provide you with this information on regional Professional Development opportunities offered through Highmark Healthy High 5.

 

BULLYING PREVENTION INSTITUTE:
Empowering Change in Schools

Regional Bullying Prevention 101:
A Look at the Basics of Bullying Prevention

First offered through the Highmark Healthy High 5 Bullying Prevention Institute summit in October 2007, these three-hour, hands-on sessions in two regional locations teach the fundamentals of bullying, consequences and prevention.

Plan to join highly experienced, certified Olweus Bullying Prevention Program trainers as they address the topic of bullying and its impact on social climate and the experiences of children in school. This event will give you the information and resources you need to create an effective bullying prevention program in your school!

 

TWO REGIONAL LOCATIONS:

 

Western Pennsylvania
Thursday, March 27, 2008
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Regional Learning Alliance
Cranberry, PA
Registration Deadline: March 24

 

Central Pennsylvania
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Central Penn College
Harrisburg, PA
Registration Deadline: April 18

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

School personnel including administrators, counselors, educators, school nurses and practitioners, policy makers, social workers and all who want to empower change in making their school bully-free. Especially designed and recommended for those just beginning or considering a bullying prevention program in their schools.

 

HOW DO I REGISTER?

Visit www.cscouncil.com and then click "calendar" on the left. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Because of the interactive workshop nature of the session, seating is limited to 175 attendees. Please register early through the Website shown above.

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS OFFERED: ACT 48, C.E.U., APA, and Social Work

 

Highmark Healthy High 5 Bullying Prevention Institute sessions are being held in collaboration with the Office of Community Health, Conemaugh Health System. For further Information contact Shirly Pritts, (814) 534-6005