School Workshops Research based workshops and training programs that empower educators to help all students achieve their highest academic and personal potential. Safe and Caring Schools Workshop Today’s educators require effective strategies to reduce the escalating problems of student bullying, violence and drug use. Topics include how to create and implement a clearly defined school-wide discipline policy that promotes safety, respect, responsibility and caring for others.   Workshop Outline Increasing Violence - A Concern For Schools Violence in our schools - The growing threat Violence in our society has been redefined as normal Changes in families and communities Preventing Violence and Developing Positive Behaviour What do we know about our students? Understanding risk factors and protective factors Assessing needs and identifying roles Committing to becoming a 'Safe and Caring School' A Schoolwide Approach to Creating a Safe School Creating guiding values, principles and practices Establishing a clear school-wide discipline policy Involving all stakeholders (staff, students and parents) Understanding and Resolving Conflicts Peacefully The value of conflict Destructive and constructive conflicts Understanding the bullying phenomena Teaching and learning conflict resolution skills Strategies For Teachers Creating a safe classroom for learning Establishing clearly defined behavioural limits Utilizing effective teaching strategies Using the curriculum to reduce violence Mediating conflicts among students Teaching Students Alternatives to Violence Teaching anger management strategies Teaching problem solving Using a peer mediation program Additional Options for Creating Safe Schools Involving parents and families Involving the police and community agencies Upcoming Seminars   Check for seminars, workshops and training programs in your area   Request Information   Request information about our seminars, workshops and training programs   Our Brochures   Download the Resiliency Institute's brochures in PDF format   Inspiring Quotes