Olweus Bullying Prevention

Would you like to be an Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Certified Trainer ?

Training Description

Clemson University's Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Directors will be conducting a Training of Trainers (TOT) at Gallaudet University from July 8-10, 2009 and again in the spring of 2010. The training is for highly qualified professionals who would like to become a certified Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) trainer. The OBPP is a multilevel, multi-component school based program designed to prevent or reduce bullying in elementary, middle, and junior high schools. For more information about the OBPP, go to http://www.olweus.org or http://www.clemson.edu/olweus/ . In order to be certified, participants must provide training and consultation to assist at least two schools with implementation of the OBPP. However participants can be a non-certified trainer if they prefer to implement the program at one school.

Training Expectations

• Participation in the initial 3-day TOT (TOT Part 1)
• Participation in a 2-day follow up training (TOT Part II) approximately 9-12 months later
• Participation in regular phone consultation with an OBPP Technical Assistance Consultant (approximately 1 hour per for first 12 months, 30 minutes per month for next 6 months)

Training Outcomes

• Preparation for certification in OBPP Training
• Knowledge and skills in implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program: a Model Blueprints for Violence Prevention Program
• Knowledge about bullying in American Schools and Deaf Education
• A complete set of training materials
• Access to the trainer-only section of the OBPP website

Tuition: $4,100 (The price does not include travel, lodging or meals associated with TOT I and II). Gallaudet University is willing to waive tuition for four Gallaudet employees who are interested in becoming a certified OBPP trainer and will train at least three schools serving deaf and hard of hearing students. Funding resources can be found at http://www.olweus.org/public/funding_resources.page .

Location: Gallaudet University

Date: July 8-10, 2009

Application: Go to the TOT section of the OBPP website at http://www.clemson.edu/olweus/training_trainers.html . Be sure to review the requirements for certification and complete the application packet (signed requirements for certification form, completed application form, and a short resume). Please make two copies of the entire application and send it to Lydia Arneson whose address is on the application form. Application Deadline: May 22, 2009

Contact Person: Tammy Weiner at mary.weiner@gallaudet.edu