Partnering with Parents to Move Our Schools Beyond Bullying

Tuesday February 4, 2014
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Room 5

School climate is an essential factor in determining whether students will be bullied or not.  According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 1 in 3 students report being bullied during the school year.  Research also supports that students who experience bullying are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and poor school adjustment.  This session will provide an overview of the different types of bullying, as well as resources to assist SEAs, LEAs and schools in working with parents of students who experience bullying.  Participants will also leave with strategies to enhance parent partnership approaches that effectively prevent and respond to bullying. 

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Monique Chism

Dr. Chism is the Director for the Student Achievement and School Accountability (SASA) program in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. SASA is responsible for administering Title I, Part A Grants to Local Educational Agencies, Title III English Acquisition State Grants, the State Agency Neglected and Delinquent program, the State Assessment Grant program, the Enhanced Assessment Grant program, and the McKinney-Vento Program for Homeless Children and Youth. SASA administers over $15.6 billion annually in federal program funds. These programs provide financial assistance to States, school districts, and schools to meet the educational needs of children who are failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet challenging academic standards established by States. Students served include at-risk children who are from low-income families, children and youth in neglected and delinquent institutions, as well as homeless children, and English Learners.

 

Dr. Chism has held a series of positions in the field of education as a teacher, researcher, and state administrator.  In these positions she gained a deep knowledge of what is required to close achievement gaps and cultivate culturally proficient schools. Immediately prior to joining the U.S. Department of Education she was with the Illinois State Board of Education, where she served as an Assistant Superintendent. 
Danita Woodley

Danita Woodley is the Group Leader for the Technical Assistance & Monitoring Group, Student Achievement School Accountability Programs (SASA) at the U.S. Department of Education.  Mrs. Woodley is passionate about parent engagement in education with over 15 years of experience working with States, local school districts, community organizations, and parents. She is committed to the parent engagement movement and strives to enhance collaborations that support student achievement in high poverty schools.  She completed the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Leadership Program, Harvard University and the Excellence in Government Fellows Leadership Program, Partnership for Public Service.  She also received an M.P.A. Degree in Public Administration/Education Research and Dissemination, Southeastern University, a B.A. Degree in Business Administration, Strayer
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Relevant Research
theme:
Policy
audience:
112
categories:
School Climate