CPI has been named as an approved training provider in the state of Oregon, just as the effective date for Oregon HB 2939 is about to take effect on July 1, 2012.
Read more: CPI Named as Approved Provider in Oregon…
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With research suggesting that the “majority of our teachers believe that the ‘ideal student’ is an extrovert,” how can we reverse the stigma against introversion?
Quiet and shy students can be mistakenly viewed as disconnected, without personality, or even low-functioning. As schools become more crowded with one-size-fits-all classrooms, the default plan often caters to the extroverts, the students wriggling in their chairs or talking out of turn. But when the importance of engaging all types of learners is overlooked, school can present missed opportunities for students, teachers, and parents.
Read more: Cultivating the Introversion Potential…
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The Isambard Community School in Swindon, UK is working toward an anti-bullying accreditation, and aims to complete the first phase of the award in early 2012.
The accreditation involves immediately addressing any concerns students have regarding bullying. Updates on the school’s progress will be available on its website.
Read more: UK School Aims to Earn Anti-Bullying Accreditation…
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S. 2020, Keeping All Students Safe, was introduced in Congress on December 16 by Senator Thomas Harkin (D-IA).
This bill is intended to protect students from harmful and life-threatening seclusion and restraint practices. It was previously introduced as HR 4247 and HR 1381.
Read more: Bill S. 2020, Keeping All Students Safe, Introduced in Congress…
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Staff members at Weber State University are offered the opportunity to take CPI’s Nonviolent Intervention® training course once each semester, according to an article in the Weber State University Signpost.
The course is taught by R.C. Callahan, training and development specialist, and Robin Helton, a sergeant at the campus.
Read more: Staff at Weber State University Undergo CPI Training…
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The Hazelwood School District in Florissant, MO, was awarded $1.4 million in grant funding by the US Department of Education for a Safe Schools-Healthy Students Initiative.
The funds will go toward district programs focusing on positive behavioral supports and interventions (PBIS), bullying prevention, crisis prevention and intervention training, and more.
Read more: School District Receives Safe Schools Grant Funding…
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The National School Safety Center and state school superintendents are sponsoring America’s Safe Schools Week, October 16-22, 2011. This designation is intended to motivate schools, administrators, parents, students, and communities to advocate for school safety.
Read more: More Safe School Resources From CPI…
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