The implementation of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) is a long-term effort that includes several components and one of the major components is weekly class meetings. 

Class meetings should be happening in every classroom at least once a week:

Expectation:  All teachers in every classroom are hosting at least one Olweus class meeting a week. “Weekly” class meetings are a key component of the OBPP. Implementing the program with fidelity will yield the research proven results.

Note: An OBPP research study has shown that teachers who systematically used class meetings in their anti-bullying work obtained larger reductions in bullying problems one year after introduction of OBPP compared to those who used class meetings to a lesser degree or not at all.

Designated day and time dedicated to Olweus class meetings:

Expectation: It should be a priority to the campus and an expectation that a specific time and day is designated for Olweus class meetings.  Setting a time and day for Olweus class meetings is a form of accountability for the campus.  Class meeting time should be about 30 minutes for upper elementary, middle and high school students. 

Class meeting discussion topics:

Expectation:  Although the initial focus is on bullying, these meetings can be used for other topics as well. Students may become bored if bullying is the only topic discussed.  Class meetings, according to the Olweus Program, can be viewed as a forum to discuss any issue that comes up in class, or at school and used to build cohesiveness and community among classmates.

♦ View the Olweus Class Meeting Log ♦

♦ (Lesson Plans can also be downloaded from the MY SISD portal http://my.sisd.net located under Teacher Tools) ♦

Elementary School: Grades K-2

Elementary School: Grades 3-5

Middle School

High School