Bullying Prevention for Students with Disabilities

This laminated guide is designed to help principals, teachers, and other school staff understand the problem of bullying of students with disabilities, including the rights of students with disabilities and the responsibilities of schools under federal and state laws. It offers strategies for preventing bullying of students with special needs, dealing with bullying incidents, promoting social competence, and creating a positive and safe classroom and school climate.

This six-page (bi-fold) guide is an invaluable quick reference tool that provides specific suggestions for how to

• Use the IEP of students with disabilities as an anti-bullying tool
• Support the student with special needs who is the victim of bullying
• Promote social skills development
• Create a positive classroom and school climate