A Guide to Preventing Bullying: Elementary 3-5

Video Length - 11:27 | Download Video Transcript

Video Description

A Guide to Preventing Bullying provides an overview of what bullying is for students in 3rd-5th grade. By watching this video, students will learn the differences between what Texas law defines as “bullying” versus being rude or mean. This video provides useful tools for students if they are being bullied, including how to report a bullying situation. This interactive video is meant to be used in an educational setting, facilitated by a campus or district staff member. Texas Education Code 37.0832(c) mandates the board of trustees of each school district to adopt a policy, and any necessary procedures, concerning bullying that meets TEA’s Minimum Standards of Bullying Prevention. This video can be used by districts to meet Standard 1 of these Minimum Standards.

Intended Audience

  • Texas Parents and Guardians
  • Texas 3rd-5th Grade Students
  • Texas 3rd-5th Grade Teachers

Resources

A Guide to Preventing Bullying: Teacher’s Guide Elementary 3-5

The Texas School Safety Center has developed a teacher’s guide to use as a resource with the video. This interactive handout is meant to be used in an educational setting, facilitated by a campus or district staff member.

A Guide to Preventing Bullying: Teacher’s Guide Elementary 3-5

A Guide to Preventing Bullying: Elementary 3-5

Student handout for print.

A Guide to Preventing Bullying: Student Handout Elementary 3-5

Bullying Checklist

The Texas School Safety Center has developed a bullying checklist to assist in determining if an action or actions constitute bullying or cyberbullying under Texas Education Code. The checklist facilitates a step-by-step decision process mapped to the various components of the law.

Bullying Checklist (Full Color Version)
Bullying Checklist (Black and White Version)
Bullying Checklist (Spanish Version)

TEA’s Minimum Standards for Bullying Prevention

Texas Education Code 37.0832 [Bullying Prevention Policies and Procedures]