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Social Emotional Learning Brochure

Minneapolis Public Schools is committed to being violence-free 24-7, 365.

Join us in making a commitment to violence prevention by checking out the monthly SEL themes and featured resources.

August theme, PREPARE: www.WiredSafety.org Netiquette (online etiquette)

September theme, CARE: http://sss.mpls.k12.mn.us The MPS district Social/Emotional Learning Lending Library

October theme, RESPECT: www.PACER.org Bullying Prevention resources

November theme, CONNECT: www.tolerance.org Teaching Tolerance

December theme, CLARITY: www.cfchildren.org Second Step Social Skills/Violence Prevention Curriculum.  Join the MPS group in the online community and receive free bullying tools for your home or classroom!

January theme, CONSISTENCY: www.glsen.org GLSEN No Name Calling Week Bullying Prevention and GLTBQ specific resources

February theme, CURIOSITY: www.stopbullyingnow.gov Stop Bullying Now

March theme, CREATE: www.silverribbon.org Mental Health Awareness

April theme, COMPETENCE: www.thatsnotcool.com Dating violence and sexual harassment

May theme, CELEBRATE: www.YourlifeYourvoice.org Suicide Awareness

June theme, REFLECT: www.CommonSenseMedia.org Cyber-bullying/Electronic Aggression

July theme, SAFETY: www.KidsHealth.org Resources for teachers, parents, and kids on every kind of topic you can think of!

The school year gets busy and it’s hard to fit all of these great resources and opportunities in.  Just because you didn’t fit it in during the monthly theme doesn’t mean that you can’t use the tools listed here.  Visit the links any time of year and let us know if you need help organizing or supporting your violence prevention efforts at any time!

Start planning for 2012 October Bullying Prevention Month.  While MPS is dedicated to being bully-free year round, October Bullying Prevention Month is a wonderful way to kick off violence prevention efforts for the school year.  It’s never too early to start planning or too late to kick off your program.  Contact us for support and visit our resources for ideas and tools.

Start planning your January 2013 No Name Calling Week activities.

Contact us for support and let us know what you’re planning—we’d love to see your work in action!

More Resources

Mental health awareness week is in October but resources and supports can be implemented year round.

www.silverribbon.org

Mix It Up at Lunch Day is in October but is a great tool to use any day of the year (or a few time throughout the year).

http://www.tolerance.org/mix-it-up/map

Website teaches children about brain and behavior development during 'tween' years

http://www.copingskills4kids.net/