Do any of these issues concern you?

Bullying?  Child predators on the internet?  Use of violence to solve problems?

The Somerville Public Schools believes that students learn better when they feel safe.

Please join the Somerville Public Schools and its partners from the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations and Middlesex Partnerships for Youth for a free workshop for families, educators and youth workers.

Positive School Climate: The most effective bullying prevention

Tuesday, February 24^th 7:00-8:30 p.m.     SHS Auditorium (81 Highland Avenue)

The most effective bullying prevention is a positive and inclusive school climate which is associated with numerous positive outcomes for youth.  Youth Risk Behavior Surveys, along with state and national data, clearly identify bullying as a significant issue impacting school climate.  This workshop will present information and start discussion on effective approaches for school climate promotion, as well as methods to effectively intervene when confronted by bullying behaviors.  Cyber bullying will be addressed.

Presenters:  Margie Daniels, Executive Director, Middlesex Partnership for Youth,  Onyen Yong, Director of Information and Technology, Office of Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone, and Dr. Michael Corso, Director of Field Services, Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations

This is the first in a series of community workshops sponsored by the Somerville Public Schools and Middlesex Partnerships for Youth.  Visit the Student Services section of the Somerville Public Schools website to download a multilingual flier advertising this the community workshop/presentation series.