Administrators of school-age programs can build a community atmosphere that encourages positive peer interactions and discourages bullying. Administrators forge relationships with staff that model mutual respect. They provide vision for the long-term goal. They lead a collaborative effort to identify behavior guidelines, determine consequences, and implement consistent behavior policies. They encourage open communication and invite constructive feedback. They review and evaluate results. (2 hours)
Objectives
- Discover how building a community of adults and children based on mutual respect creates a positive atmosphere and reduces aggressive behaviors.
- Adopt positive relationships with staff and model respectful communication.
- Lead staff to identify behavior guidelines, determine consequences, and implement consistent behavior policies
- Analyze results periodically and modify policies accordingly.
