Weld RE-4 Schools follow the philosophy of the Colorado Department of Education's (CDE) mission on the Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS). PBIS is to establish and maintain effective school environments that maximize academic achievement and behavioral competence of all learners in Colorado. Click here for more information on PBIS via the Colorado Department of Education.
Current Legislation (per CDE):
Recently Colorado passed House Bill 11-1254 concerning measures to reduce the frequency of bullying in schools. According to HB 11-1254, "Bullying" means any written or verbal expression, or physical or electronic act or gesture, or pattern thereof, that is intended to coerce, intimidate, or cause any physical, mental, or emotional harm to any student. "Bullying" is prohibited against any student for any reason, including but not limited to any such behavior that is directed toward a student on the basis of his or her academic performance; or against whom federal and state laws prohibit discrimination upon any of the bases described in section 22-32-109 (1)(11)(l). -See more at: http://www.cde.state.co.us/pbis/bullying/index#sthash.UrRCorTY.dpuf
Best Practices for Bully Prevention and Intervention (Per CDE):
Commit to creating and sustaining a positive school environment
in your school.
Form or identify existing team to coordinate bully prevention
efforts
Regularly assess and monitor prevention efforts (e.g. climate
survey and behavioral incident data)
Garner staff, parent, and community support and build
partnerships
Establish or revise and enforce school policies and procedures
related to best practices in bullying prevention and intervention
Increase active adult supervision in “hot spots” where bullying
occurs
Intervene immediately, consistently, equitably, and
appropriately when bullying behavior occurs
Dedicate class time to teaching and empowering students in
bullying awareness and skills in prevention, appropriate
intervention, and reporting
Utilize culturally responsive strategies, and skills that are
inclusive and enhance communication and relationship building.
Continue to implement, update, and monitor these efforts over
time.
- See more at: http://www.cde.state.co.us/pbis/bullying/bestpractices#sthash.ri0tLbNz.dpuf
1. Commit to creating and sustaining a positive school environment in your school.
2. Form or identify existing team to coordinate bully prevention efforts
3. Regularly assess and monitor prevention efforts (e.g. climate survey and behavioral incident data)
4. Garner staff, parent, and community support and build partnerships
5. Establish or revise and enforce school policies and procedures related to best practices in bullying prevention and intervention
6. Increase active adult supervision in “hot spots” where bullying occurs
7. Intervene immediately, consistently, equitably, and appropriately when bullying behavior occurs
8. Dedicate class time to teaching and empowering students in bullying awareness and skills in prevention, appropriate intervention, and reporting
9. Utilize culturally responsive strategies, and skills that are inclusive and enhance communication and relationship building.
10. Continue to implement, update, and monitor these efforts over time.
- See more at: http://www.cde.state.co.us/pbis/bullying/bestpractices#sthash.ri0tLbNz.dpuf
According
to HB 11-1254, "Bullying" means any written or verbal expression, or
physical or electronic act or gesture, or pattern thereof, that is
intended to coerce, intimidate, or cause any physical, mental, or
emotional harm to any student. "Bullying" is prohibited against any
student for any reason, including but not limited to any such behavior
that is directed toward a student on the basis of his or her academic
performance; or against whom federal and state laws prohibit
discrimination upon any of the bases described in section 22-32-109
(1)(11)(l). - See more at:
http://www.cde.state.co.us/pbis/bullying/index#sthash.UrRCorTY.dpuf
According
to HB 11-1254, "Bullying" means any written or verbal expression, or
physical or electronic act or gesture, or pattern thereof, that is
intended to coerce, intimidate, or cause any physical, mental, or
emotional harm to any student. "Bullying" is prohibited against any
student for any reason, including but not limited to any such behavior
that is directed toward a student on the basis of his or her academic
performance; or against whom federal and state laws prohibit
discrimination upon any of the bases described in section 22-32-109
(1)(11)(l). - See more at:
http://www.cde.state.co.us/pbis/bullying/index#sthash.UrRCorTY.dpuf
According
to HB 11-1254, "Bullying" means any written or verbal expression, or
physical or electronic act or gesture, or pattern thereof, that is
intended to coerce, intimidate, or cause any physical, mental, or
emotional harm to any student. "Bullying" is prohibited against any
student for any reason, including but not limited to any such behavior
that is directed toward a student on the basis of his or her academic
performance; or against whom federal and state laws prohibit
discrimination upon any of the bases described in section 22-32-109
(1)(11)(l). - See more at:
http://www.cde.state.co.us/pbis/bullying/index#sthash.UrRCorTY.dpuf
If you have additional questions and/or concerns please contact the Administrators or Counselors at your school.