Save the date: ECB conference examines bullying in schools Dec. 10
The New York State Educational Conference Board recently announced its fourth annual policy conference will take plan Dec. 10, 2009 at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Albany.
This year's theme is "21st Century Bullying and its Implications on Schools."
Assistant Deputy Secretary of Education Kevin Jennings of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools will deliver the keynote address. Speakers will also include Susan Limber from Clemson University, Mary Jalloh from the New York State Center for School Safety and Maurice Elias from Rutgers University.
From the ECB Web site:
Calling All Policy Makers, Education Leaders and Child Advocates
Join us for ECB's fourth annual policy conference, 21st Century Bullying and its Implications on Schools to help end bullying
Thirty percent, or 5.7 million of our youth are involved in bullying at some point in their lives. 13 percent of students grade 6 -10 admitted to bullying their classmates. Being bullied can lead to anxiety, insecurity, low self-esteem, school avoidance and even harm to oneself. School-wide commitments to stop bully's can reduce bullying by 50 percent.
Join us at our policy conference to help break the vicious cycle.
Bullying is a national crisis.
An atmosphere of complacency can have long-term devastating effects on children.
Bullying can have an impact on the school community beyond the immediate parties involved. Adults play a critical role in helping students who are bullied, and in creating a healthy and safe school climate.
Now is the time for the educational community to convene and discuss the nature, scope and consequences of bullying, and commence a dialogue on ways to develop a comprehensive approach to bullying prevention.
Join us December 10, 2009 at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center for this special conference. You'll take home key information and solutions to help your school district create a safer learning environment for all.
The symposium will bring together school officials, parents and education organizations to discuss and share preventative measures and successful programming to end bullying in our schools. Comprised of panel discussions, topics will focus on identifying bullying, cyber bullying and support services.
Kevin Jennings, Assistant Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, will deliver the keynote address. Speakers will include Susan Limber from Clemson University, Mary Jalloh from the NYS Center for School Safety, Maurice Elias from Rutgers University. Also, board members from local districts will be on hand to tell you about the successful programs in their districts. Registration information is available online at www.nysecb.org.
The registration fee is $75.00. All are welcome.