3:15 – 4:30 P.M. Wednesday, July 19
Dealing With A Threat To Your Campus And The Follow-Up Communications
Presenters: Will Mynster, Ed.D, Laura Rubio, Jennifer Williams and Sergeant Radus
Sexual Abuse in Schools -How do we make it stop?
Despite the annual Mandated Reporter training for school employees, sexual abuse claims continue to be a challenge. The California Supreme Court is reviewing legislation that would eliminate the statute of limitations on abuse claims. If passed, the financial consequences would be significant. Whether the legislation is upheld or not, the abuse needs to stop. An established abuse prevention program will protect kids, schools and your community. This session focuses on preventing abuse before it happens. Attendees will be provided with tools, knowledge and understanding about grooming behaviors that will empower employees to take action.
Presenter: Keenan (NAMES)
Restorative Justice: An Insider’s Perspective
From 45-year prison term to law-abiding citizen. Learn how restorative-justice principles change lives. Offering first-person story showing transformation from prisoner to good citizenship.
Presenter: Michael Santos
Decrease Student Suspensions and Expulsions While Increasing Student Engagement
Presenter: Collaborative Learning Solutions (NAMES)
Creating a Safe and Supportive School Climate For All –From Assessment to Implementation
According to the 2013-15 California Healthy Kids Survey, one in three high school students reported being bulled or harassed at school and one in five experienced cyber bullying. In addition, one in three cannot report at least one caring adults at school; and half do not feel part of the school. One-third reported chronic sadness and one in five high school students reported suicidal ideation. In other words, we are failing one in three students in our schools!
What can we do to collectively create a safe and caring learning environment for our students, and a equally supportive teaching environment for our staff?
While 'School Climate' is one of the eight state priorities in the Local Control and Accountability Plan, it is the fundamental piece. A school with a safe, supportive, and respectful climate supports learning and teaching, and allow students to take advantage of the challenging curriculum and engaging instruction provided by the school staff.
This workshop will explore the many aspects of school climate: from assessment, selection of strategies, to implementation. We will share tools and resources from a five year federal pilot project, California Safe and Supportive Schools, as well as ongoing school climate resources from the California Department of Education.
Presenter: Hilva Chan –Education Program Consultant –California Department of Education
Resource Officers 101
Presenter: Vlad Anderson
Debunking the Myths: “All About that Vape”
The recent emergence of electronic cigarettes and vapes has created differing messages about dangers of use from the prevention community and the enticing advertising techniques used to gain customers. These products appeal to youth because of flashy technology, appealing flavors, and as a trendy habit. But youth may not understand nicotine’s addictive properties or the consequences the other chemicals found in electronic cigarette vapor may have to their health. This presentation was developed as a collaborative effort between the Orange county Department of Education and America on Track because of concerns about inaccurate information students were receiving from peers and the media about these products. This workshop will provide attendees the knowledge to present this 45 min - 1 hour presentation with youth and provide further resources about these products. The target population is middle and high school students. The presentation has three components: 1) a trivia game about the chemicals found in these products and dangers associated with their use, 2) advertising techniques tobacco and vaping companies use to entice users, and 3) ways students can say no and still keep their friends. Attendees will also receive a link to download a copy of the presentation.
Presenter: Ryan Crowdis –Project Manager, Tobacco Use Prevention Education –Orange County Department of Education