Virtual Field Trips - Social Studies K-12

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would be appreciated.

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Thanks,

David

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Re: Does anyone use a terminal/server system for lab computers?

Maureen:

Desktop publishing and graphics tools are NOT going to run well in a
terminal server environment unless you have some very serious server
hardware (and even then I don't think it would work real well). They
are very memory and disk intensive applications that are far better
suited to running local to the desktop (and even then you want some
pretty good workstations).

If you have a computer lab for students to type papers or access other
resources, a Windows 2008 terminal server has a lot of advantages,
especially administrative advantages. But memory and graphics
ontensive applications simply are not going to run right IMHO.

TJ

On 2/2/10, Maureen Tumenas <mtumenas@berkshirecountryday.org> wrote:
> Thanks, I run Adobe CS2 in my lab- Photoshop, InDesign... and I am concerned
> that this simply wouldn't work because of the nature of the programs.
>
> Maureen
>
> On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 6:58 AM, TJ Rainsford <tjrainsford@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> There are certainly advantages to using a terminal server in these
>> scenarios but it is highly dependent on what sort of software needs to
>> be available. Standard productivity tools (read: MS Office) work
>> quite well in a TS environment and minimizes maintenance by
>> centralizing everything on the server instead of the workstation.
>>
>> However, running graphics intensive programs and other specialized
>> applications would likely be more trouble than it is worth because of
>> the limitations of terminal services or because the apps are not
>> designed for terminal services.
>>
>> From a purely technical perspective, terminal services in Windows 2008
>> is a significant leap forward from previous iterations. Properly
>> configured, many standard applications can be "streamed" to the
>> dekstop. In other words, you do NOT need to open a terminal services
>> window. To the user, it looks almost exactly as it would if it were
>> installed locally. Access can be granted by user or security groups
>> to only present software relevant to the user.
>>
>> But at the end of the day.it is really dependent on what software
>> needs to be made available and the future needs in the lab may be.
>>
>> TJ
>>
>> On 2/1/10, Maureen Tumenas <mtumenas@berkshirecountryday.org> wrote:
>> > We are looking to replace the old computers in our lab (PC) and it has
>> been
>> > suggested that we look to using terminals and a server instead of
>> > stand-alone computer stations. Does anyone use this system? Pros? Cons?
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Maureen Tumenas
>> > Berkshire Country Day School
>> > Lenox, MA
>> >
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Re: Does anyone use a terminal/server system for lab computers?

Thanks, I run Adobe CS2 in my lab- Photoshop, InDesign... and I am concerned
that this simply wouldn't work because of the nature of the programs.

Maureen

On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 6:58 AM, TJ Rainsford <tjrainsford@gmail.com> wrote:

> There are certainly advantages to using a terminal server in these
> scenarios but it is highly dependent on what sort of software needs to
> be available. Standard productivity tools (read: MS Office) work
> quite well in a TS environment and minimizes maintenance by
> centralizing everything on the server instead of the workstation.
>
> However, running graphics intensive programs and other specialized
> applications would likely be more trouble than it is worth because of
> the limitations of terminal services or because the apps are not
> designed for terminal services.
>
> From a purely technical perspective, terminal services in Windows 2008
> is a significant leap forward from previous iterations. Properly
> configured, many standard applications can be "streamed" to the
> dekstop. In other words, you do NOT need to open a terminal services
> window. To the user, it looks almost exactly as it would if it were
> installed locally. Access can be granted by user or security groups
> to only present software relevant to the user.
>
> But at the end of the day.it is really dependent on what software
> needs to be made available and the future needs in the lab may be.
>
> TJ
>
> On 2/1/10, Maureen Tumenas <mtumenas@berkshirecountryday.org> wrote:
> > We are looking to replace the old computers in our lab (PC) and it has
> been
> > suggested that we look to using terminals and a server instead of
> > stand-alone computer stations. Does anyone use this system? Pros? Cons?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Maureen Tumenas
> > Berkshire Country Day School
> > Lenox, MA
> >
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>
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>
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Re: Does anyone use a terminal/server system for lab computers?

There are certainly advantages to using a terminal server in these
scenarios but it is highly dependent on what sort of software needs to
be available. Standard productivity tools (read: MS Office) work
quite well in a TS environment and minimizes maintenance by
centralizing everything on the server instead of the workstation.

However, running graphics intensive programs and other specialized
applications would likely be more trouble than it is worth because of
the limitations of terminal services or because the apps are not
designed for terminal services.

From a purely technical perspective, terminal services in Windows 2008
is a significant leap forward from previous iterations. Properly
configured, many standard applications can be "streamed" to the
dekstop. In other words, you do NOT need to open a terminal services
window. To the user, it looks almost exactly as it would if it were
installed locally. Access can be granted by user or security groups
to only present software relevant to the user.

But at the end of the day.it is really dependent on what software
needs to be made available and the future needs in the lab may be.

TJ

On 2/1/10, Maureen Tumenas <mtumenas@berkshirecountryday.org> wrote:
> We are looking to replace the old computers in our lab (PC) and it has been
> suggested that we look to using terminals and a server instead of
> stand-alone computer stations. Does anyone use this system? Pros? Cons?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Maureen Tumenas
> Berkshire Country Day School
> Lenox, MA
>
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Start disenthralling yourself - put up a sticky

Ken Robinson ended a recent talk with the following quote from Lincoln's
second annual message to congress.

*The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present. The
occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise -- with the
occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew, and act anew. We must
disenthrall ourselves...*

If you would like to participate in an effort to reconceptualize and
redesign schools you can start by the simple act of putting up a virtual
sticky note with your *questions* about redesigning schools to take
advantage of the opportunities opened up by the digital information storms
rocking our society.

You can put up your note here: http://www.stixy.com/guest/58500

Thanks for considering,

Fred

--
Fred Bartels
Dir. of Info. Tech.
Rye Country Day School

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Re: Cross-Platform, Screen Observation and Control Software

Missing from the wikipedia list is the software that we use - Faronics
Insight. Cross-platform for both clients and control machines.
http://www.faronics.com/html/insight.asp

I don't remember exactly what I paid, but I think is was about $700/teacher
workstation (with an unlimited number of clients that can connect to the
teacher).

Christopher

Christopher Butler
Director of Information Services
St. John's Preparatory School
http://www.stjohnsprep.org

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 5:51 PM, Steve Taffee <staffee@castilleja.org> wrote:

> I am looking for software that can be used by a teacher to observe all of
> the laptops in her classroom in a thumbnail view. ARD does this on the Mac,
> but in our case we need a teacher's system (normally a Mac), to be able to
> see the screen of any Mac, Windows, or Linux computer in her classroom.
>
> At this point, observe only is okay. But if the software could also lock
> screens, keyboards, and so on that would be a nice plus.
>
> Open source is preferred.
>
> There seems to be dozens of possibilities out there, as detailed in this
> site on Wikipedia:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_remote_desktop_software
>
> Cost of full-blown systems seem to be very high for something that may not
> be needed as teachers become comfortable with students using laptops in
> their classrooms, and students learn better habbitudes about appropriate
> use. Nevertheless, I want to be able to present teachers who want such a
> system with the option.
>
> VNC is a good standard, but it seems like implementations of it vary so
> widely by platform.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> s
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Re: Does anyone use a terminal/server system for lab computers?

How about purchasing refurbished systems for <$300?

Brian Lee
Manlius Pebble Hill School

> From: Maureen Tumenas <mtumenas@berkshirecountryday.org>
> Reply-To: A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:08:12 -0500
> To: <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> Subject: Does anyone use a terminal/server system for lab computers?
>
> We are looking to replace the old computers in our lab (PC) and it has been
> suggested that we look to using terminals and a server instead of
> stand-alone computer stations. Does anyone use this system? Pros? Cons?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Maureen Tumenas
> Berkshire Country Day School
> Lenox, MA
>
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Re: Does anyone use a terminal/server system for lab computers?

Please keep this open. I have been advised to investigate the same
approach.

Bernadette Roche

Director of Technology
Oakhill Day School
www.oakhilldayschool.org
bernadette.roche@oakhilldayschool.org
816.436.6228

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Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 5:08 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Does anyone use a terminal/server system for lab computers?

We are looking to replace the old computers in our lab (PC) and it has
been
suggested that we look to using terminals and a server instead of
stand-alone computer stations. Does anyone use this system? Pros? Cons?

Thanks,

Maureen Tumenas
Berkshire Country Day School
Lenox, MA

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Re: Does anyone use a terminal/server system for lab computers?

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Maureen Tumenas
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 6:08 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Does anyone use a terminal/server system for lab computers?

We are looking to replace the old computers in our lab (PC) and it has been
suggested that we look to using terminals and a server instead of
stand-alone computer stations. Does anyone use this system? Pros? Cons?

Thanks,

Maureen Tumenas
Berkshire Country Day School
Lenox, MA

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Does anyone use a terminal/server system for lab computers?

We are looking to replace the old computers in our lab (PC) and it has been
suggested that we look to using terminals and a server instead of
stand-alone computer stations. Does anyone use this system? Pros? Cons?

Thanks,

Maureen Tumenas
Berkshire Country Day School
Lenox, MA

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GDS Summer Programs: Now Hiring for Summer 2010

Dear Friends,

The GDS Summer Programs Staff Application for Summer 2010 is now available
online at www.gds.org/campsandclasses.

Click on Work At Camp! for more information about our hiring process and
access to the staff application. Everyone who would like to work over the
summer, including returning staff, must complete the online application.
(Please also note that the application is not part of the GDS site so you
will need to create a new username and password.) People who do not
complete the online application process will not be considered. Please
make sure to note which session(s) you are interested in working and which
class(es) you are interested in teaching.

Please pay close attention to the staffing priority list. All returning
staff have until February 19 to apply to be considered part of the first
round of hiring. GDS students and faculty/staff have until February 28 to
apply to be considered as part of the second round of hiring. Non-GDS and
non-returning individuals will be contacted to set up interviews starting
around the week of the 8th of March based on positions availability.

This summer, we are hiring:

HOPPER DAY CAMP
4 teaching staff per week*
4 junior counselors per week

CAMP GRASSHOPPER
1 Camp Director
5 teaching staff per week*
5 junior counselors per week

*looking specifically for teachers in arts and crafts, cooking, sports,
science, culture, drama, etc.

SPORTS CAMPS
2-3 junior counselors per week
1-2 teaching staff per week

HOP-INTO-MATH CAMP
3-4 Junior counselors per week

IN STEP PROGRAM TEACHERS
Journalism and Creative Writing
Urban Ecology
Make Your Own Stop Motion Movies
Cooking
Art Appreciation
Podcasting
Website Design

SUPPORT STAFF
1 before and after camp care director
2-4 before camp care adult staff per week
2-4 before camp care junior counselors per week
3-5 after camp care adult staff per week
3-5 after camp care junior counselors per week
1-2 camp photographers / administrative support person per week
1 lunch supervisor per week
1 bus chaperone per week
1 health room staff person per week
1 camp coordinator for August (maybe July)

Georgetown Day School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age,
marital status, race, religion national origin or ethnic origin or sexual
orientation in the hiring or retaining of staff. In addition, GDS makes
every effort to comply with all governmentally mandated regulations
applicable to independent schools including, but not limited to, the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991.

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Find out about our exciting camps and classes at
www.gds.org/campsandclasses !
_________
Vinita Ahuja, Director of Auxiliary Programs
Georgetown Day School
LMS: 4530 MacArthur Blvd, NW; Washington, DC 20007 * HS: 4200 Davenport
Street, NW; Washington, DC 20016
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Cross-Platform, Screen Observation and Control Software

I am looking for software that can be used by a teacher to observe all of
the laptops in her classroom in a thumbnail view. ARD does this on the Mac,
but in our case we need a teacher's system (normally a Mac), to be able to
see the screen of any Mac, Windows, or Linux computer in her classroom.

At this point, observe only is okay. But if the software could also lock
screens, keyboards, and so on that would be a nice plus.

Open source is preferred.

There seems to be dozens of possibilities out there, as detailed in this
site on Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_remote_desktop_software

Cost of full-blown systems seem to be very high for something that may not
be needed as teachers become comfortable with students using laptops in
their classrooms, and students learn better habbitudes about appropriate
use. Nevertheless, I want to be able to present teachers who want such a
system with the option.

VNC is a good standard, but it seems like implementations of it vary so
widely by platform.

Thoughts?

s
-----
Steve Taffee staffee@castilleja.org
Director of Technology 650.924.1040 (Google Voice)
Castilleja School 650.470.7725 (office)
1310 Bryant Street 415.613.6684 (mobile)
Palo Alto, CA 94301 www.castilleja.org | taffee.edublogs.org
Women Learning, Women Leading

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Re: Email Retention Policy

The Post Oak School completed the retention policy last year. We use an
archiving email service (MxLogic now McAfee) which also scans our emails
for virus and SPAM. We are archiving emails for three years and the
policy is the same for both staff and faculty. Users are able to search
and view their archived emails and manage their SPAM with an email
notification from the system. Users control how much they want to keep
in their live mailbox and work within their mailbox limit. We do not
have student email accounts.=20

Mirna Andrade-Salgado=20
Director of Information Technology

The Post Oak School
4600 Bissonnet Street | Bellaire, Texas 77401
Direct Line: 281.822.8063| Main: 713.661.6688 | Fax: 713.661.4959
E-mail: mirnaandrade@postoakschool.org |http://www.postoakschool.org=20

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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Larry Kahn
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 2:13 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Email Retention Policy

My school is having discussions regarding document retention and the
retention of emails has come up as a concern. It would be helpful for
me to
know the policies of other schools.

1) If an email is not deleted by a user how long could it potentially
stay
on your system?

2) If you have a policy that automatically deletes emails how long has
it
been in place and how has it worked for your school?

3) Do you have the same email retention policy for everyone
(administrative
staff/teachers/students) who uses your email system?

5) What email system do you use?

Thank You,

Larry Kahn
Director of Academic and Information Technology
Phone (713) 243-5090
Skype larrykahn
Twitter larry.kahn

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Re: Email Retention Policy

We implemented an email retention system last year and it went into effect =
in July. I've been very, very surprised at how little the faculty has =
complained about it and I've only had to go the archive 3 times for =
faculty.

1. Before the system we allowed mail to stay indefinately.
2. Now the trash empties every 7 days and mail left in boxes empties after =
90 days.
3. We have different retention times both in the live mail box and in the =
archive depending upon job description. Student email is not archived at =
all, most faculty mail is archived for one year. Administrative archive =
time is individual and it ranges from 3 years to 25 years.

Good success. We talked about it for probably a year before we were ready =
to do anything.

=20
Sister Elizabeth
Powhatan School
>>> Larry Kahn <larry.kahn@kinkaid.org> 02/01/2010 3:12 PM >>>
My school is having discussions regarding document retention and the
retention of emails has come up as a concern. It would be helpful for me =
to
know the policies of other schools.

1) If an email is not deleted by a user how long could it potentially stay
on your system?

2) If you have a policy that automatically deletes emails how long has it
been in place and how has it worked for your school?

3) Do you have the same email retention policy for everyone (administrative=

staff/teachers/students) who uses your email system?

5) What email system do you use?

Thank You,

Larry Kahn
Director of Academic and Information Technology
Phone (713) 243-5090
Skype larrykahn
Twitter larry.kahn

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Email Retention Policy

My school is having discussions regarding document retention and the
retention of emails has come up as a concern. It would be helpful for me to
know the policies of other schools.

1) If an email is not deleted by a user how long could it potentially stay
on your system?

2) If you have a policy that automatically deletes emails how long has it
been in place and how has it worked for your school?

3) Do you have the same email retention policy for everyone (administrative
staff/teachers/students) who uses your email system?

5) What email system do you use?

Thank You,

Larry Kahn
Director of Academic and Information Technology
Phone (713) 243-5090
Skype larrykahn
Twitter larry.kahn

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Re: Teacher candidate screening

Thank you to the colleagues that shared their ideas with me. I
created the following form and would love additional feedback if any
of you see ways to make it better. In the end I will be happy to
share the link so each of you can make a copy and make the form fit
your needs.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dENXbGNPQmo5bVBFY2tZaVpGTUZpVGc6MA

Dorothy

Dorothy Bialke, Principal
St. Raphael's Catholic School
7301 Bass Lake Road
Crystal, MN 55428

763-504-9450 ext. 352

Visit us online:http://srsmn.org/
My Blog: http://dorothybialke.srsmn.org

On Jan 27, 2010, at 1:08 PM, Jayme Johnson wrote:

> This comment recently came up on twitter:from @acmcdonaldgp
> Just thought of authentic tchr interview question. Give tchr comp
> and 5 minutes to answer a very challenging question. Practical?
>
> My response was that it would truly show how creative and innovative
> a candidate could be. "Answer" could be in any form - verbal, typed,
> visual, presentation, ???
>
> It has possibilities.
> ~Jayme
>
> Request that a candidate's application reflect his/her current skills:
> allow only electronic submission of all supporting documents. Have a
> candidate upload digital elements and links to elements that
> demonstrate
> his/her skills: movies, podcasts, blogs, graphics, webpages, online
> surveys,
> online newletters, interactive quizzes, worksheets, and games that s/
> he has
> created, used in various content areas, and embedded in his/her
> instruction.
> Require all applicants to reply to the job posting electronically.
>
> Probably goes w/out saying, but please keep this public! Great
> question/idea.
>
> Mitch
> *****************************
> Mitch Bostian
> Middle School Director
> The Berkeley School
> 1310 University Avenue
> Berkeley, CA 94702
>
> (510) 665-8800 ex. 254
> mbostian@theberkeleyschool.org
>
> www.theberkeleyschool.org
>
> On Jan 27, 2010, at 9:25 AM, Dorothy Bialke wrote:
>
>> I will be hiring a 3rd grade teacher this spring to start in the
>> fall. I
> would like to have a prescreening electronic form that will give me
> an idea
> of the candidates current skills relating to integrating technology
> into
> instruction and also their interest in and ability to learn about
> technology in education. Have any of you used such a form/survey
> and if so
> will you please share?
>>
>> Dorothy Bialke

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Re: Looking for great/solid school antibullying policies

Are you the Charlie Miller from WES? If so, I miss you and hope all is
going well for you. Annette

Charlie Miller wrote:
> You are Right
> The best I have seen in the solid school antibullying policies are
> Miami Country Day School and the Broward County Schools. I think you
> can get them
>
> They define address and create community buy in to resolve bullying as
> a primary issue that must be addressed to have a safe environment in
> school. The policy and the resulting procedures make it safe for a
> bystander or a victim to speak up and know what will happen next.
>
> Please email or call me if you would like to talk more about this topic.
>
>
>
>
>
> Charlie Miller
> 954-655-9380c 954-788-9717 vm
> PreventionSeminars@gmail.com
> PreventionSeminars.com
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Fodeman"
> <dfodeman@brookwood.edu>
> To: <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
> Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 11:02 AM
> Subject: Looking for great/solid school antibullying policies
>
>
>> Today Kevin Cullin's column in the Boston Globe addressed a
>> cyberbullying
>> problem in S. Hadley that led to a girl hanging herself. I specifically
>> value the remarks from Barbara Coloroso who said "What the community,
>> and
>> even more so the students, needs is a STRONG antibullying policy that
>> EXPLICITLY explains what it is. And is has to include cyberbullying and
>> all forms of hazing" ...."Secondly, there's got to be a procedure in
>> place
>> to determine how they handle the bully, how they protect the target ,
>> and
>> what they are going to do with any bystander who may have contributed to
>> this mess and protect them if they are a witness."
>>
>> Do you feel that your school has a strong/clear anti-bullying policy for
>> student handbooks and are willing to share it, would you please send
>> me a
>> copy?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Doug Fodeman
>>
>> ChildrenOnline.org
>> ================================
>> Douglas Fodeman
>> Director of Technology
>> Brookwood School
>> Manchester, MA 01944
>> http://www.Brookwood.edu
>> (978) 526-4500 X6233
>> ================================
>>
>>
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Re: Thoughts on the new iPad...What are yours?

Among the many benefits of ISED-L is the high quality of the discussions
that are held about topics of mutual interest.

As with some of the previous respondents, I have blogged about the iPad. (
http://taffee.edublogs.org/2010/01/28/ipad-doesnt-make-the-grade-for-education%E2%80%A6-yet/
)

The upshot is that as the iPad currently stands, it's a very limited device
for students; an accessory computer at best. But the import of the iPad is
what will come later as the product evolves and Apple and others begin to
make enterprise and school products for it. Personally, I am more interested
in it as an e-reader. I had put off purchasing a Kindle or Sony e-reader due
to limitations I saw in their designs. I'll be eager to see how e-books play
out on the iPad.

s
-----
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Director of Technology 650.924.1040 (Google Voice)
Castilleja School 650.470.7725 (office)
1310 Bryant Street 415.613.6684 (mobile)
Palo Alto, CA 94301 www.castilleja.org | taffee.edublogs.org
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Re: Looking for great/solid school antibullying policies

You are Right
The best I have seen in the solid school antibullying policies are Miami
Country Day School and the Broward County Schools. I think you can get them

They define address and create community buy in to resolve bullying as a
primary issue that must be addressed to have a safe environment in school.
The policy and the resulting procedures make it safe for a bystander or a
victim to speak up and know what will happen next.

Please email or call me if you would like to talk more about this topic.

Charlie Miller
954-655-9380c 954-788-9717 vm
PreventionSeminars@gmail.com
PreventionSeminars.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Fodeman" <dfodeman@brookwood.edu>
To: <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 11:02 AM
Subject: Looking for great/solid school antibullying policies

> Today Kevin Cullin's column in the Boston Globe addressed a cyberbullying
> problem in S. Hadley that led to a girl hanging herself. I specifically
> value the remarks from Barbara Coloroso who said "What the community, and
> even more so the students, needs is a STRONG antibullying policy that
> EXPLICITLY explains what it is. And is has to include cyberbullying and
> all forms of hazing" ...."Secondly, there's got to be a procedure in place
> to determine how they handle the bully, how they protect the target , and
> what they are going to do with any bystander who may have contributed to
> this mess and protect them if they are a witness."
>
> Do you feel that your school has a strong/clear anti-bullying policy for
> student handbooks and are willing to share it, would you please send me a
> copy?
>
> Thanks!
> Doug Fodeman
>
> ChildrenOnline.org
> ================================
> Douglas Fodeman
> Director of Technology
> Brookwood School
> Manchester, MA 01944
> http://www.Brookwood.edu
> (978) 526-4500 X6233
> ================================
>
>
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Help conceptualize and design a new model for education ... before lunch

If you are interested in helping conceptualize and design a new model for
education that involves transcending the existing building-based paradigm of
schools please come join a conversation at http://eva2.wikispaces.com.

Thanks,

Fred

--
Fred Bartels
Dir. of Info. Tech.
Rye Country Day School

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