A Realistic Look at Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plans, Reducing Bullying and Social Conflicts in Schools

MSAA Professional Development Workshop for Principals, Assistant Principals, Department Heads, Guidance Counselors, and Aspiring Administrators

A Realistic Look at Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plans, Reducing Bullying and Social Conflicts in Schools    

This workshop will explore behaviors that constitute bullying and behaviors that are not considered bullying. We will examine the law and the required components of the mandated Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan (BPIP) and what steps DESE's Problem Resolution Staff will initiate if they receive a "letter of concern" about an alleged bullying case.  Several case studies will be examined along with the latest research. 
 

Educators will share how to reduce the incidences of bullying, and what to do when bullying and/or social conflicts occur. The tenants of a social-behavior diversionary program will be discussed, and how to immediately set-up a diversionary program in your school.

Participants will: 

·         Discover what bullying is and what bullying is not

·         Compare several Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plans

·         Review the steps DESE takes when investigating a complaint

·         Explore several case studies and role-play as the decision-maker in each case

·         Establish plans to build a school-wide culture that reduces bullying

·         Decide how to best institute a Social-Behavior Diversionary Program to support students in need

When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Delivery Method: In-Person Workshop

Location: The MSAA Office, 33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA

Presenter: Thomas L. Brow, Jr., Seaside Educational Consultants

PD Hours: 6 in Content Area Safe and Supportive Learning Environments

Fees: Member $225 / Non-Member $300

MSAA Contact: Ethel Kawesa, ekawesa@msaa.net

Thomas L. Brow, Jr. | Seaside Educational Consultants

Tom Brow, an educational consultant, instructional coach, former teacher, high school social studies department head, and middle school principal for many years, earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, a Master’s degree in Community Education and a C.A.G.S degree in Administration. Tom presented bi-monthly workshops at an annual pre-K-12 induction program for well over a decade, and has coached teachers and administrators. He has earned numerous marks of recognition from the local Excellence in Education Award, Middlesex District Attorney’s Citizenship in Action Award, to co-runner up Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Award. His vast experience in middle school education both in classroom instruction and supervision, his love of skillful teaching and learning, and his enthusiasm is evident at all his workshops.