bullying and teen dating violence , including any such program identified by the Department of Education ; i .
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Respectful responses to bullying and teen dating violence concerns raised by students , parents or staff ;
Planned professional development programs addressing prevention and intervention strategies , which training may include school violence prevention , conflict resolution and prevention of bullying and teen dating violence , with a focus in evidence based practices concerning same ;
Use of peers to help ameliorate the plight of victims and include them in group activities ;
l . Avoidance of sex-role stereotyping ; m .
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Continuing awareness and involvement on the part of school employees and parents with regards to prevention and intervention strategies ;
Modeling by teachers of positive , respectful , and supportive behavior toward students ;
Creating a school atmosphere of team spirit and collaboration that promotes appropriate social behavior by students in support of others ;
Employing classroom strategies that instruct students how to work together in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere .
D . In addition to prevention and intervention strategies , administrators , teachers and other professional employees may find opportunities to educate students about bullying and help eliminate bullying behavior through class discussions , counseling , and reinforcement of sociallyappropriate behavior . Administrators , teachers and other professional employees should intervene promptly whenever they observe meanspirited student conduct , even if such conduct does not meet the formal definition of “ bullying .”
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Improving School Climate
Enfield recognizes that a positive school climate is crucial in reducing or eliminating bullying , teen dating violence , harassment or similar behavior / conduct in its schools . The measures described in this Safe School Climate Plan are designed to promote a positive school climate , and their successful implementation involves a partnership among administrators , teachers , other staff members , parents and students themselves . This Plan is subject to periodic review and revision to assure that it effectively promotes a positive school climate . All members of the school community are encouraged to participate in that effort by conveying to the Safe School Climate Coordinator
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