Patti Hoelzle, School CounselorNooksack Valley School District

Intervention – “It’s already happening, we need to help.” Impact on students’ academic, social/emotional

functioning….let’s do something” Prevention – “It’s going to happen in the

future.” Equip students with skills PRIOR to needing them in

crisis or to prevent crisis

My belief: It is better to start the conversation early when students have minimal exposure than try and teach “replacement skills” later when fully exposed (or even over exposed)

Classroom Guidance Lessons◦ 3rd through 5th grade◦ One 45 lesson per week (4-5 weeks)◦ Month-long focus on internet safety◦ Each grade BUILDS upon previous years’ knowledge/skills

Parent Education Night◦ Share current survey data◦ Tips and tricks to monitor student online activity

Ongoing connection to cyber citizenship in other guidance topics (conflict resolution, emotion regulation, impulse control) Always include a cyber bullying/online example in role

plays/scenarios

Ice Breaker Activity-Partner up to figure out answer to each statement from student survey-Share answers in group format

Conclusion: Some parents are aware of students online activity (GOOD!) however, many are not.

Conclusion: Many students have a social networking profile with the potential of causing harm to others through cyber bullying.

Cyber bullying survey administered to 4tt-5th graders.

Netsmartz Workshop◦ National Center for Missing and Exploited Children◦ Ages 5-17◦ Online activities and presentations◦ Can request a free printed program that includes CD presentation and

handouts◦ www.netsmartz.org

Common Sense Media◦ Grades K-12◦ Printed activities and internet modules (Digital Passport) – would need

computer lab access◦ Module/Game Example◦ www.commonsensemedia.org

Steps to Respect/Second Step◦ Committee for Children◦ Lessons and handouts available on website

Router’s Birthday Surprise Presentation◦ 3rd grade◦ Downloadable teacher script◦ Includes interactive quiz◦ Students ENGAGED – feel connected to the characters

“Tweens” Presentation◦ 5th grade only◦ Downloadable teacher script◦ Parent letter home (include “sexting” and abduction

topics)◦ Prior approval due to sensitive topics

Consult with middle school

Online game exploration Internet safety pledges (display in hallway) Activity handouts Fortune-teller 4 corners

◦ Read scenarios◦ Students must pick the corner of the room that

coordinates with internet safety pledge Picture Pyramid

Common Sense Media – Digital Citizenship Curriculum◦ Videos + worksheets + teacher script

Stacey's Story - When Rumors Escalate Internet Safety Pledges Picture Pyramid

◦ You Can't Take It Back Connect to home: THINK cards

◦ Post near home computer or cell phone charger◦ Educates parents to be positive role models

ASCA national model◦ PSA1.6-9◦ Distinguish between

appropriate and inappropriate behavior

◦ Recognize personal boundaries, rights and privacy needs

◦ Understand the need for self-control and how to practice it

Current and changing laws◦ Districts expected to have

cyber bullying prevention in their curriculum

◦ Advocate

School mission statement◦ The central focus at Nooksack Elementary

is on learning. We have high expectations for both academics and behavior, and decisions are made based on what is best for our students. The staff works as a team to provide a program that fits the needs of each of our children.

◦ Behavior – both in and outside of school = internet safety education

◦ School counselor vital part of meeting the online needs of students in a digital world

SIP◦ Focus on “whole child”◦ Child interacting and

influenced by online behaviors

Share survey results Outline classroom guidance sessions What can parents do to keep their children

safe◦ Multiple handouts available through netsmartz

website and other online resources Goal is to inform and educate in order to

PREVENT

“Mrs. Hoelzle, you got my big sister in deep trouble after my Mom went to your presentation…she’s not allowed on Facebook for a

month”

patti.hoelzle@nv.k12.wa.us

THANK YOU for listening, learning, and empowering yourself and your students by being here!