Supporting Students to Success!
Effective Strategies for Pennsylvania's Schools
A Student Services Symposium
from the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Hilton Harrisburg
The 2008 symposium is the third annual event to highlight effective strategies to support Pennsylvania’s schools in the development of effective strategies to help students reach their educational and career goals. This symposium will focus on components integral to a wellness and resiliency approach that enables each student to grow into an inspired, productive and fulfilled lifelong learner.
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2008 Governor’s Institute for Educators
The 2008 Governor’s Institute for Educators: Improving Academic Success Through Positive School Culture will be held July 27 – August 1, 2008 at Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, PA. This institute will challenge school teams to examine the quality of the learning environment in their school to determine if the current culture supports and promotes academic achievement. The Institute is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
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HIGHMARK Healthy High 5 - Bullying Prevention Institute
March 27 and April 22, 2008
The Center for Safe Schools is pleased to provide you with this information on two regional Professional Development opportunities offered through Highmark Healthy High 5.
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!
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Announcement of new GRANT FUNDING to prevent bullying in Pennsylvania Schools
The Center for Safe Schools, through a unique partnership with the Highmark Foundation, its Healthy High 5 Initiative, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is pleased to announce the availability of grants of up to $7500 for Pennsylvania schools to address the serious issue of bullying. Click here for details and to apply.
Safe Kids Pennsylvania Director Anne Franchak Awarded Outstanding State Coordinator of the Year
The Center for Schools and Communties is proud to announce that Anne Franchak, Director of Safe Kids Pennsylvania, was recognized as the "Outstanding State Coordinator of the Year" at this year's Safe Kids Worldwide Conference in Washington, DC.
The award was presented to Anne at the Safe Kids Worldwide Awards Dinner on October 18, 2007 where they described how her efforts have continually supported the safety of Pennsylvania children. Marty Eichelberger, CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide shared a few of the reasons Anne was chosen for this honor. "Anne's efforts have increased support for the Pennsylvania coalitions, including providing over $100,000 in grant funding to coalitions and chapters for bicycle helmets, smoke alarms and fall prevention programs. She also hosted six online trainings focusing on fire safety, car passenger safety, back to school, and animal bite safety. Anne continues to advance the cause of injury prevention by participating in statewide events such as the annual Pennsylvania Farm show, facilitating sessions at the Multiple Cultures Multiple Voices conference, co-hosting an injury prevention conference, and hosting a bike helmet booth at a skating rink."
Center for Safe Schools receives grant from Highmark Healthy High Five
The Highmark Foundation, through its Highmark Healthy High 5 initiative, recently announced a $2.3 million grant and a new partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Center for Safe Schools in an effort to address the issue of bullying. To learn more, read the full press release (PDF format).
Pennsylvania's Bullying Prevention Network Serves as Model for Japanese Programs
Did you know Pennsylvania has the largest Network of Bullying Prevention trainers in the U.S.? Producers from the Fuji TV Manhattan office contacted Mary Dolan, coordinator of the Network, to recommend schools that have implemented the Olweus Bullying Prevention model. The film crew arrived on December 6 at the Laurel Highlands Middle School, located in Uniontown, PA to spend three days interviewing students, staff and parents on the topic of bullying and to observe the Olweus model in action. As a result of recent Japanese student suicides, which have been attributed to bullying in schools, Fuji TV was charged by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to develop a program for Japan’s version of the Today Show. This show will highlight student involvement in program implementation and address how American schools are responding to bullying behavior by implementing research- based programs. In addition, Fuji TV was provided information on the coordinated efforts of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency, the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Center for Schools and Communities to support implementation of the Olweus model throughout the Commonwealth. For more information on the Bullying Prevention Initiative, click here.
Last updated: May 6, 2008
