Training for School's Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee (BPCC) and Staff
Training and ongoing technical assistance are offered for schools interested
in implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.
Scope of the Training & Ongoing Consultation
Who should attend the training, and where does it take place?
Training Objectives
Why is training/ongoing consultation important?
What does the consultation involve?
Can we opt out of the consultation and just participate in the training?
Training/Consultation Costs
How can my school receive training?
Scope of the Training & Ongoing Consultation
Training and consultation services include:
- A 2-day training offered to members of a school's Bullying Prevention
Coordinating Committee (BPCC). Trainings are conducted by OBPP Certified Trainers.
- Ongoing telephone consultation for at least one full school year (18-24
months preferred) with an Certified Trainer.
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Who should attend the training, and where does it take place?
As outlined in the Blueprint for the program, training is offered to members of a school’s Bullying
Prevention Coordinating Committee. This committee typically consists of
8 to 13 members and include:
- A school administrator (principal or assistant principal)
- A teacher
representative from each grade
- A guidance counselor and/or school-based mental health professional
- A parent
- A member of the non-teaching staff (e.g., bus driver, cafeteria
worker)
- A school resource officer or school-based law enforcement
officer (if applicable)
- A playground supervisor (if applicable)
As the training involves much interaction between participants
and the trainer and building-level planning, no more than two school committees
may be trained at one time by a trainer. If two trainers are present,
they
may train up to three committees at one time. Trainings typically
take place at the school or at a convenient location in the
community.
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Training Objectives
- Increase participants’ knowledge about the nature and prevalence
of bullying among children and youth.
- Through interactive learning, familiarize participants with
all core elements of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.
- Develop a plan (including a timeline) to implement the Olweus
Bullying Prevention Program in the school.
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Why is training/ongoing consultation important?
Training is important to help ensure that the BPCC at
each school has the necessary information and strategies to successfully
launch and sustain the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program with fidelity.
The purpose of consultation is to provide ongoing assistance in the implementation
of program elements, with particular attention to trouble-shooting problems
areas that may arise, and helping to maintain the program over time.
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What does the consultation involve?
A Certified Trainer will provide at least one full school year (18-24 months preferred) of
consultation to an on-site coordinator at each school. (An on-site coordinator
is a “point person” at a school.) Typically, this consultation
is conducted by telephone and occurs each month for approximately one hour.
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Can we opt out of the consultation and just participate in the training?
No. Training is not offered without a commitment to engage in ongoing
consultation with a Certified Trainer. We have found the consultation to
be important to the success and sustainability of the program.
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Training/Consultation Costs
Costs of training and consultation vary slightly by trainer, region of
the country, and the number of sites being trained. Below are fee guidelines.
A single trainer will charge no more than:
- $3,000 for a 2-day training involving 1 or 2 schools’ Bullying
Prevention Coordinating Committees (BPCC);
- An additional $250 per half-day of travel time for the
trainer to travel to and from the training site;
- Travel costs for the
trainer, including airfare (if appropriate),
lodging, meals, and local transportation;
- $125/hour for 12 to 24 months for telephone consultation
for each school site. (Includes the cost of the phone
call.)
If two trainers are present (required when 3 schools' BPCC are being
trained), fees may increase accordingly, up to a maximum of $4,500 for
the 2-day training.
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How can my school receive training?
How does my school arrange for OBPP training?
A. Locate an OBPP Certified Trainer.
Although our trainers are given a national OBPP Certification (meaning that they may train schools anywhere in the US), you are encouraged to identify a trainer from your general area to reduce travel costs, increase the possibility of on-site consultations, and for increased familiarity with state regulations. Trainers will answer questions about the program, the nature of the training and consultation, their availability, and the specific training and consultation costs involved. They may also help you determine whether this program is a good fit for your school. Trainer rates will vary. Some have agreements with their states to provide training to schools at no cost. Others work for non-profit agencies or as independent contractors. All of our trainers have the ability to guide your school committees in their implementation of OBPP.
B. Obtaining an OBPP Certified Trainer within your district.
If your district has more than four school buildings, you may find it more cost effective to train a member of your own school district to become an OBPP certified trainer. Information about Training of Trainer costs and application process are found in the "OBPP Trainer Certification" section of this website.
Click here for a listing of available OBPP Certified Trainers. Trainers are listed in the state where they reside. Don't forget to check the availability of trainers in neighboring states if your school is near a state border.
If you have any questions or difficulty in finding a trainer for your school or in hosting a Trainer Certification Course in your area, please contact Jane Riese (jriese@clemson.edu), who will be happy to help. Dr. Marlene Snyder (nobully@clemson.edu) is available to help with questions about state-wide training leadership.
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