This workshop will cover the extent of bullying and its effects on young people. We will look at our current statewide data and see what students are saying about the topic. Lastly, along with learning about Wisconsin’s state statute addressing bullying and school district responsibilities regarding this law, we will cover a myriad of resources available to support your district’s efforts in combatting this issue.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn about the definition & prevalence of school-based bullying
• Learn about WI law & school district responsibilities addressing bullying
• Gain knowledge of a myriad of resources to combat bullying

PRESENTER: Brian Dean worked as a school social worker for thirty years before joining the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in 2015. He currently works on safety issues for the department, including AODA Prevention, Bullying Prevention, Suicide Prevention, general school safety, and Traffic Safety.