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A School Safety and Violence Prevention Curriculum

Introduction to the Curriculum

Why Are We Here?

12 to 22 percent of students require mental health services

Fulfilling Expanded Ohio Revised Code Requirements Content

: Four hours of training in: Prevention of child abuse, violence and substance abuse Promotion of positive youth development

Fulfilling Expanded Ohio Revised Code Requirements Required for:

Individuals employed by school districts or service centers as: Nurses, teachers, counselors, school psychologists or administrators who work in elementary schools Encouraged for all K-12 school professionals

Timeframe and Deadlines Currently employed

professionals: K-12 school Must complete at least four (4) hours of in service training by March 30, 2009;

and

Must complete four (4) hours every five years thereafter, regardless of duration of service or prior training.

Timeframe and Deadlines Newly employed

professionals: elementary school Must complete this in-service training within two years of employment,

and

every five years thereafter.

Full text of ORC 3319.073 is online at

www.education.ohio.gov

, keyword search:

safety and violence prevention training

How was the Curriculum Developed?

The Visionaries

Ohio Department of Education Ohio Department of Mental Health Ohio Supreme Court

Curriculum Development Assistance

Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation The Ohio State University The Interprofessional Commission of Ohio

What Does the Curriculum Cover?

First Step in Helping Educators

Identify risk factors, warning signs for student mental and behavioral health problems Learn intervention protocols, referral procedures Understand prevention and early intervention for individuals and for overall safety of school

What Does the Curriculum Cover?

• School climate: an environment in which students experience: – A sense of connection to others and to the school – An awareness of responsibility to and for others • Ohio School Climate Guidelines provide roadmap for: – Assessing climate – Developing healthy schools – Fostering positive youth development – See

www.education.ohio.gov

, keyword search:

school climate.

Comprehensive System of Learning Supports

Systematically assesses children’s individual characteristics as well as the risk and protective factors Gets the appropriate services to the right students through the proper means Establishes a community of care

Comprehensive System of Learning Supports

Provides resources, strategies and practices tailored for children’s needs See

www.education.ohio.gov

, keyword search:

learning supports guidelines.

What Does the Curriculum Cover?

Cultural considerations Stigma of mental health Codes of professional conduct Language

The Four Modules

Overview of Mental and Behavioral Health Issues

Recognizing Depression and Suicide Ideation

Identifying Substance Use and Abuse

Violence Against Children: Bullying and Child Abuse

Google Survey Assessment

• • Please follow this link to the Google survey that must be completed at the end of each module. You will be prompted to sign into your Elgin Local Schools e-mail account.

https://docs.google.com/a/elginschools.org/forms /d/18xmBF9hcrREpfnumfDgcZwSL6mVY7BCRq G7QLdBS-JA/viewform

Additional Details

There is no specific obligation to use this curriculum; however, it does meet ORC Section 3319.073. See Page 13, Introduction, and handouts for

Restrictions and Authorization for Use of This Curriculum.

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Additional Details

Present curriculum (either in one or multiple sessions) in compliance with Ohio Revised Code Section 3319.073.

Modifications to the curriculum must be identified; identify program as the Ohio Department of Education’s Safety and Violence Prevention Curriculum. Use only authorized copies of materials: provided free or at duplicating cost for individuals participating in the program. 23

Complete curriculum: www.education.ohio.gov

Keyword Search: Safety And Violence Prevention Training

Questions

For More Information education.ohio.gov

@OHEducation ohio-department of-education OhioEdDept Ohio Teachers’ Homeroom