The group reviewed what the district was doing and needed to do in the areas of the six violence prevention curriculum components, resulting in the identification of anger management as the top priority for the school district and community to address. In June 2000 the building and district administrators reviewed their building level data and developed sample indicators to address anger management. This information was then shared with the school improvement teams at the building level for consideration as a building level goal within the district goal of increasing student performance. Strategies to address the specific indicators, varying from school to school, were then developed and included in the school s accountability plan. School accountability plans were submitted in October 2000.
Direct instruction allows students opportunities for practice and role play.
The district supports professional development opportunities that focus on increasing the capacity of staff to address the needs of students. Students and staff are trained in listening, mediation and anger resolution skills. All students may access conflict mediation through individual guidance counselors or building level guidance departments. The dangers associated with substance abuse is addressed through direct instruction utilizing the district s guidance and counseling curriculum, the DARE Program, School Resource Officer student workshops, and the district health curriculum. Training regarding the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse is provided to staff annually.