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October is National Bullying Prevention Month.ÌýStudents, staff and families are joining IUSD schools to continue to raise awareness and support kind and respectful school cultures. Below are fiveÌýfacts about bullying prevention on our campuses.ÌýÌý

1. Bullying is preventable.ÌýEveryone has a role to play in preventing bullying.Ìý Effective bullying prevention approaches the problem from many angles and involves staff, students and families in creating a culture of respect. We help educate students about this important topic, including how to seek help, encourage them to engage in kindness, create opportunities for social connectednessÌýand stand up for others. To learn what you can do at home, visitÌýÌýfor more information.
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2. We promote positive behaviors and welcoming school communities.ÌýAll IUSD schools, implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, also known as PBIS, which establishes student expectations for the learning and teaching environment, social culture and campus norms.ÌýPBIS helps us support students by educating, preventing and/or addressing behaviors such as bullying and encourages a culture of respect and kindness.
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3. Our schools offer a variety of social-emotional supports to prevent and address bullying.ÌýOur school staff, including teachers, mental health team members, counselors, nurses, administrators and other staff are here to listen, help and support our students.
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4. IUSD schools promote positive digital citizenship and the appropriate use of social media.ÌýWe use theÌýÌýcurriculum that provides information and resources for staff, students and families. PleaseÌýÌýto learn more about K-12 digital citizenship in IUSD.ÌýIncluded in this resource is aÌý.Ìý
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5. We encourage students to say something.ÌýWe want all students to know they are not alone and their voice matters, so speak up, we care.ÌýOur school staff strives to create positive relationships with students so they have a trusted adult they can share their concerns.Ìý Also, IUSD’sÌýSay Something Anonymous Reporting SystemÌýenables students to seek support anonymously for themselves or friends.Ìý

For comprehensive information about bullying, cyber-bullying and IUSDÌýactions, visitÌý. For mental health and other supports, visitÌýÌý andÌý.Ìý