Bullying
One in Three children is affected by bullying, and 70% experience cyberbullying before the age of 18
What bullying is, its impact, how to prevent bullying, and how to respond and intervene if it occurs
Hazing
8% of high school students have experienced hazing, and 95% do not report it
Definitions and forms of hazing, social and psychological consequences, steps to keep the learning environment safe and prevent hazing, statistics, and an overview of Massachusetts laws
COVID
COVID prevention strategies are critical for safe in-person learning
DESE and DPH guidance about
Masking for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals
Diagnostic testing and no-cost services
Contact tracing and quarantine protocols
On-site and local vaccination sites
Civil Rights and Nondiscrimination - Title VI, VII, IX
Protecting people from discrimination in schools, clubs, and the workplace
Definitions of discriminatory practices and protections as defined by law, examples of nondiscrimination actions and policies, and steps to take if discrimination occurs
FERPA/DESE – Student Records and Data Privacy
Parents and students trust schools to safeguard sensitive personal information
Requirements concerning what data can be collected, access to records, legal provisions and restrictions, and third-party access
Universal Precautions