School Violence and Gang Prevention

School Violence and Gang Prevention
An ONLINE Enhancement Course®

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What can one teacher do to deter violence in the classroom? How can a school keep its students safe from gangs and violence? What can a community do to prevent gangs from taking over its streets? This course explores these questions, and gives specific examples of what is working in classrooms, schools and communities across the country. The course provides strategies to create "environments conducive to learning," as required in the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 (NCLB). The course is delivered totally online and requires a minimum of a dial-up internet connection. All activities are completed at the participant's own pace. Participants interact with each other in discussion boards, participate in online reading and presentations, and take online quizzes. This course is designed for K-12 teachers, Teachers of Title I, Title III (ELL), Title VII and Gifted Students, Mentor/Lead Teachers, Resource Teachers, Administrators, Counselors, Instructional Aides and Parents.

Course Outline:

Workshop 1: INTRODUCTION, MAGNITUDE OF PROBLEM OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE
Prevalence of Violence at School
Violence Against Teachers
School Environment Affects the Potential for Violence

Workshop 2: INTRODUCTION TO GANGS
Youth Gangs and Violence
Definition of "Youth Gang"
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Gangs
Stereotypes Versus Modern Youth Gangs

Workshop 3: PREVENTION PROGRAMS
School-Based Programs
Afterschool Activities
Implications of Risk and Protective Factors

Workshop 4: INTERVENTION PROGRAMS
Comprehensive Approaches to Gang Problems
The Comprehensive Community-Wide Approach to Gang Prevention, Intervention, and Suppression
Strategies Using Multiple Techniques
Partnership for a Safer Cleveland

Workshop 5: VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS
What Educators Can Do to Prevent Youth Violence
What Educators Can Do to Prevent Gang Violence in School
Conflict Resolution Education: Preparing Youth for the Future
Model School Safety Programs

Workshop 6: VIOLENCE AND GANG PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION IN THE CLASSROOM
Youth Development as a Violence Intervention Model
Safe School Exercises for Teachers
How Teachers Can Intervene With Gang-Involved Students
School Safety Strategies: Working with Students, Parents, Community and Law Enforcement

RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS, SCHOOLS AND THE COMMUNITY
Curriculum resources – online materials for planning classes about youth violence prevention, covering topics such as conflict resolution, gang resistance, and hate crime prevention


On-line Readings: All materials are delivered online, and can be read on the monitor or printed out. Web Resources: Dozens of pre-screened web resources are integrated in the course. On-line Quizzes: Quizzes follow lessons as appropriate to assess students’ acquisition of key concepts. Quizzes will be based entirely on materials presented, and will contain 10-15 items. Discussion Response: Responses will be assigned to Online Reading and Presentations to help participants construct knowledge, gain alternative views, and demonstrate the ability to apply learned skills and knowledge. Suggestions for various response types and Discussion Response Performance Criteria will be outlined in the course.
Participants are expected to access every section of the course and participate in every activity.
Participants will access the course at their convenience.
All activities must be completed within 6 months from enrollment date.

Upon enrollment, you will be issued a username and password to access the course lessons and complete the assignments. You will have up to 6 months from date of enrollment to complete the course.

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*CREDIT: Semester hours of non-degree Professional Development Credit is offered through Loyola Marymount University Extension. Participants meeting course syllabus requirements earn a grade of CR according to points earned in the course. Participants who do not complete course requirements within six (6) months of registration will receive a grade of NC (No Credit). Grade will be recorded on an official transcript. Professional Development Credit is not applicable toward any undergraduate or graduate degree at Loyola Marymount University. Courses are designed for students with baccalaureate degrees and appropriate teaching credentials. Course credit may be used for some professional advancement requirements, such as salary movement and recertification credits. Check with your school district regarding course eligibility for credit under standard requirements for independent study, as tuition is nonrefundable.

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