Bullying: Separating Fact from Fiction

By the end of this course, learners will be able to define the principal elements of bullying and cyberbullying behavior, describe the impact of bullying on the health and well-being of young people, and recognize the role of teachers and educational professionals in bullying prevention. This course also dispels many myths about bullying and focuses on intervention and prevention and what educators can do to help.

This course features Dr. Joseph Wright of Howard University College of Medicine, who led this in-service training on May 24, 2016 at Lonoke High School in Lonoke, AR.

This course meets the anti-bullying training requirements of ACA 6-17-711.

Sit with Us: Anti-Bullying Strategies for Arkansas Schools

Bullying is a major problem in our society, and it affects the physical, emotional, and academic health of our children and youth. Moreover, the experience of peer mistreatment can leave invisible scars for all involved—the victims, the bystanders, and the bullies themselves. ArkansasIDEAS’ Sit With Us: Anti-Bullying Strategies for Arkansas Schools calls you to join our distinguished panel, including national expert Dr. Charisse Nixon and veteran Arkansas educators, as they explore Arkansas’s Act 1029, an Act to Amend the State Anti-Bullying Policy, and problem-solve simulated scenarios based on in-the-trenches experiences. 

This course meets the anti-bullying training requirements of ACA 6-17-711.

Bullying Full Circle - Beyond the Victim

Bullying situations can be extremely tough for anyone to navigate; the word itself puts many people on edge quickly. Bullying Full Circle - Beyond the Victim is a panel discussion including a diverse group of Arkansas educators hosted by pediatrician Dr. Joseph Wright. Dr. Wright and the panel explain how bullying situations affect a much larger spectrum of individuals than just the victim and the bully. The panel also discusses differentiating actual bullying from one-time incidents and disagreements. Several educators share how their school or district works to prevent bullying and how educators, school staff, and students are trained to handle bullying when it does occur.

This course meets the anti-bullying training requirements of ACA 6-17-711.

This course was recorded May 25, 2016 at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.

United: Identifying Bullying Behaviors and Prevention Strategies

According to the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Study, 19.5% of high school students in the United States reported being bullied while on school property during the previous 12 months. In Arkansas, that percentage was even higher at 22.6%. Statistics for cyberbullying are similar in that 15.7% of American students reported being bullied electronically within the past 12 months and 17.4% of Arkansas students reported experiencing cyberbullying. Bullying has negative effects on those who engage in bullying behaviors, those who are targets of bullying behaviors, and those who are witnesses. This course addresses how educators can help.

Host Christina Muñoz leads a discussion about the issue of bullying with three Arkansas professionals who work in and around schools and children. Together they provide necessary information for educators and schools and discuss bullying behaviors, those who are affected by bullying, the signs, and ways to combat bullying in schools. 

This course meets the anti-bullying training requirements of ACA 6-17-711.

Building Resilient Classrooms: Recognizing and Responding to Bullying

Credit Hours: 2.0

Vendor: IDEAS

Bullying remains a significant concern in schools, affecting students' well-being and academic success. According to the Arkansas Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 16% of students reported being bullied on school campuses in 2021, and 18.4% experienced cyberbullying. While these numbers have remained steady or declined slightly, the issue persists and requires proactive intervention. This professional development course is designed to equip educators and school staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to prevent, identify, and respond to bullying effectively. Guided by the Arkansas Department of Education’s “Guidance on Bullying Prevention," participants will explore strategies to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.

Through interactive lessons and engaging video instruction hosted by Chris Kane, this course will cover how to recognize the signs of bullying and cyberbullying, understand school responsibilities in prevention, reporting, and response, and implement practical, school-wide bullying prevention strategies. Educators will also learn how to encourage collaboration among students, families, and school staff to create a united approach to bullying prevention. By the end of this course, participants will be better prepared to take an active role in ensuring that all students feel safe and supported in their school community.

Bullying Prevention: Moving from a Culture of Cruelty to a Culture of Caring

This course is comprised of four modules on the subject of bullying. It was designed and created specifically for educators by the Connect With Kids Education Network. Stacey DeWitt is the Founder and President of Connect With Kids Education Network. The Connect with Kids team has gone above and beyond what has been asked of them to create a program that not only looks at the problem of bullying and why it is occurring, but to help us decide what we are going to do about it, and to see how the interventions are working in other communities and schools.

This course meets the anti-bullying training requirements of ACA 6-17-711.