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Letters of Recommendation for our new Jr/Sr High School Program

Experience

It is rare to find a middle school program that can equally captivate, entertain and educate, all at once!

Helen Rode,

Department Chairman

Island Trees Public Schools,

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
- FULL DAY PROGRAM STRUCTURE -
- ALL-STUDENT ASSEMBLY -
- FOLLOW-UP CLASSROOM ENGAGEMENTS -
- STATE-OF-THE-ART ILLUSIONS -

MIDD/HIGH ASSEMBLY PROGRAM CONTENT:

Defining “Power” - How its Abused Among Students

“Violence” - Its Broad Scope and Progression (early-on behaviors)

Difference between Conflict and Violence

“Bullying” - Self-Deteriorating Characteristics

Recognizing “Warning signs” of Abusive Dating Relationships

Primary Responses in Dealing with Conflict

Cliques & Acceptance

Progressive Nature of Anger and Hate

The Media's Primary “LIE”

FOLLOW-UP CLASSROOM CONTENT
* Understanding the Progression of Negative Feelings
* Predictable Consequences of Not Dealing with Negative Feelings
* Responding to "Bullying" Behavior
* Proven Steps in Conflict Resolution
* Understanding the Elements of a Healthy Self-Concept

ELEMENTARY
- Full day / Individual Grade Presentations -
* Integrate MEAP's "Democratic Core Values"

ELEMENTARY GRADE-BY-GRADE PRESENTATIONS

Personal Power: How to Use and How it can be Abused

The Difference Between Conflict and Violence

“Hurting” is more than hitting - facial expressions/gestures/words

Understanding why the "Bully" is Not the Most Powerful Person

Learning how "Cliques" can Hurt us and Friends

The Power of the "Bystander"

Choices: Bullying (aggressive) / Whimp (passive) / Respectful (assertive)

Learning to Accept Differences in Ourselves & Others - Team Spirit

Understanding how Teasing and "Picking on Others" can Hurt Us

The Three Most Powerful Words: "I Am Sorry"

Michigan – include MEAP “Democratic Core Values”

Check out our newest media presentation for secondary schools (grades 6 - 12)!!!

This quick-paced, class-long presentation begins with a look at POWER, in its various forms (strength/size, abilities/skills, money, appearance), and they are often abused. This is followed by a look at conflict, and how we respond to it (i.e., aggressive, assertive). We also consider the bully, his/her underlying needs, and the consequences of his/her behavior. While were on the topic, we note the broad range of bullying behaviors, and what your school won’t tolerate.

Because hate and violence rise out of fear, we note the importance of addressing our pain, instead of trying to “escape” our negative feelings. Because this often occurs in the context of relationships, we consider some of the key “warning signs” in dating relationships.

All of this leads us to the present reality of communicating in a cyber-world. The newest battle-ground for bullying behaviors, we note the lack of interpersonal communication and the potential dangers, including what we share. The students are reminded that we can not be-LIE-ve everything that we read and see on our cell phones and PC monitors.

Finally, we’re reminded that each of us possess the POWER to respond appropriately to conflict, even as bystanders. And the sooner we bring someone else into the picture—be it a teacher, principal, or other adult—the sooner we will expose the bully’s secret game.