Exam 11: Creating a Safe, Supportive, and Respective School Culture and Environment

_____________________ is youth violence that occurs on school property,, on the way to or from school or school-sponsored events, or during a school-sponsored event.

Which of the following is NOT included in crisis management plans?

Students who feel ________________ are less likely to become involved in violent behavior, substance abuse, or experience emotional distress.

There is a difference between a disruptive student and a violent student. Violent students __________________________.

Character education programs are related to goal 4 of the No Child Left Behind Act.

Schools can successfully identify students at risk of violent behaviors when effective _____________________________measures are put in place.

In what ways can educators and school counselors contribute to a safe and respectful school environment? Salient Points to consider a. What does it mean to have a safe school climate? b. What strategies have you observed in your own school that contribute to a positive school climate? c. As a school counselor, what types of prevention and intervention programs might you put in place that will also be successful in creating a positive climate as well as reducing acts of violence?

According to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Safe and Healthy Schools, schools that are successful in creating a positive climate and reducing acts of violence employ actions that include: building a solid foundation for all children working with parents to address behavior problems identifying students at risk for severe academic or behavioral difficulties providing intensive interventions for children who are experiencing significant emotional and behavioral problems providing individual counseling for students with severe emotional difficulties pulling together with the community to determine and implement strategies essential to creating a safe school environment considering integrating the principles of character education across the content areas

Classroom discussion and activities help raise students' awareness of what constitutes bullying and ____________________.

A crisis response plan addresses the personal and the human side of trauma, loss, injury, and grief.

School counselors are often the first personnel in a school building to be aware of ____________________________________.

Research confirms that most children who are troubled show __________________.

Education is not connected to peacebuilding in any way.

Which of the following is NOT listed formally as principle of character education?

_________________________________: A Guide to Safe Schools was a publication that heightened the awareness of educators to the behaviors and attitudes that students at risk of violent behavior present.

Which of the following is NOT a contributor to criminal and violent behavior?

As leaders and advocates, school counselors can publicly acknowledge the issues, be catalysts to seek solutions, and collaborate with colleagues to set in motion proactive prevention programs such as ______________________ and ___________________ to address climate and relational issues.

____________________ in schools is often relegated to surveillance cameras, metal detectors, and zero tolerance strategies.

According to the Chapter Education Partnership (2004), ______________________ is an intentional effort to help students understand, care about, and act on core ethical values.

It is important to differentiate between a ___________________ and a student who exhibits violent tendencies.