Events

Golf Tournament:
Date: Monday, October 8, 2007
Tee time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Golf Club of Tennessee
Registration Fee: $300/player

Joe M. Rodgers Leadership Conference
Date: To Be Announced

Contact information: Alice B. Parkerson, Director of Development, 615-279-0058, ext. 130

The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Booster Training

Date: August 16, 2007

Training Location: David Lipscomb University, Ezell Center Board Room # 147

From: Rodger Dinwiddie, The Center for Youth Issues-Nashville

Re: Training Opportunity

The purpose of the training is to develop a cadre of well-trained individuals who are certified to provide training and follow-up consultation to Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committees at elementary, intermediate, middle, and/or junior high schools that are implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. A description of the certification process and requirements for certification is attached.

The training will be provided by a team of experienced trainers, including Ms. Jane Reise and Rodger Dinwiddie. Short biographical descriptions of the trainers are appended.

The cost of the certification training and follow-up consultation will be supported by funding from the Tennessee Department of Education via the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Program. Applicants who are selected for participation will receive:

• A three-day initial training
• A training notebook, including a CD-ROM containing Powerpoint slides and electronic versions of handouts needed for trainings (IBM compatible)
• A copy of all required and suggested Olweus Bullying Prevention Program materials
• Ongoing telephone consultation (approximately 15 hours total) with an Expert Trainer over an 18-month period
• A two-day booster training (date to be determined at the initial training)

Only Participants who were selected to participate in the TOT will be eligible to participate in the Booster Training.

Olweus Bullying Prevention Cover Letter
Olweus Bullying Prevention Application & Certification Opportunity

Thank you so much for your interest in the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.

Trainers’ Biographical Information

 Jane Riese, LSW, is the Director of Bullying Prevention Services at Family-Child Resources, Inc. in York, Pennsylvania. A trainer, social worker and prevention educator for over twenty-two years, Jane has conducted presentations nationally and internationally on the Olweus Bullying Prevention Model. In Norway, she consulted with Dr. Olweus and in consultation with Dr. Susan Limber, is one of the program’s first certified trainers. Jane has participated as a national expert trainer/consultant to new Olweus trainers in Pennsylvania and nationally, and oversees program implementation in numerous local schools. Previously, she created and directed a victim/juvenile offender mediation program and was also the director of the York County District Attorney’s Victim/Witness Office.

Rodger Dinwiddie , MEd., has served as the Executive Director of the Center for Youth Issues, Nashville Inc. since its inception in 1986. With over 30 years in education, Rodger has provided training and consultation in the areas of student assistance program services, and bullying and violence prevention and intervention services to schools throughout the United States. Currently, he is a lead trainer for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Trainer and also provides Respect & Protect and No Bullying training in partnership with Hazelden.  Rodger is also Immediate - Past President of the National Student Assistance Association.

Training and professional development can be customized for any organization.