Handouts

Topics on this handout include: “Characteristics of those who bully”, “Alarming Stats” and “Who are the victims?” (KCSS 2-Sided Handout)

Topics on this handout include: “What is Bullying?”, “Are you bullying others?”, “Students: What’s with those who bully?”, “Bystanders to Bullying” and “Why don’t kids ask for help?” (KCSS 2-Sided Handout)

Educate the school staff and students on the real definition of bullying. Be consistent when enforcing policies and codes of conduct (after these have been revised and work for your school).  (KCSS Handout)

When talking with your students use these handouts. Everyone needs to know the difference between conflict and bullying. Review these in classrooms and place them on the wall to refer to every now and then.  (KCSS Handout)

Jon Akers, Executive Director of KCSS, offers suggestions for principals to consider when establishing bullying/harassment standards within their respective schools. This is not an all-inclusive list…but it is a good start for principals to reflect and act accordingly. (KCSS Handout) 

Parents can prepare themselves to talk with their children by considering how they are going to handle their child’s questions and emotions. They can also decide what information they would like to give their child about bullying. (From PACER)

Bookmarks are fun and they are a great way to encourage students with a theme. This Seuss inspired bookmark is for early elementary and rhymes. It promotes kindness and sharing. Everyday, let’s enjoy reading and show kindness, helping make our schools a great place to learn and grow.

Educate your students, teachers, and other staff members about cyber-bullying, its dangers, and what to do if someone is cyber-bullied. (KCSS Handout)

Suggestions include: Updating Policies, Forming a Technology Abuse Committee, Professional Development, Teaching the Students, Informing the Parents, Monitoring Computer Usage and Evaluating Survey and Violation Data. (KCSS Handout)

(KCSS) (From the Ad Council-YouTube videos)

The Kitchen (video) Writing Prompt (handout)
Talent Show (video) Writing Prompt (handout)
Bulletin Board (video) Writing Prompt (handout)
Everyone Knows Your Name (video) Writing Prompt (handout)
General Writing Prompt (handout)

Promotional Poster Encouraging Students to Surf Smart, Share Less, and Think First. (KCSS Handout)

Reporting is easy! If you come across something upsetting, or if anyone asks you to do something inappropriate or that makes you uncomfortable, please report the Snap. (KCSS Handout)

Sending sexually explicit messages, photos, or videos via cell phone, computer, or any digital device. Sexting may include photos and videos containing nudity or showing simulated or real sex acts. It also includes text messages that discuss or propose sex acts or other sexually explicit exchanges. (KCSS Handout)

Taking a picture of yourself and posting it has become a virtual phenomena. Celebs are doing it, athletes are doing it and the President is doing it! (KCSS Handout)

(KCSS) Kentucky Center for School Safety provides this KCSS Flipchart, which includes emergency response procedures for K-12 schools.

School emergencies are unexpected, unpredictable and can take many forms. The Kentucky Center for School Safety offers this quick and easy reference guide (KCSS Flipchart) for immediate response and is not a complete school safety plan. This quick reference guide uses FEMA’s four categories of school-related emergencies.