Region 16 ESC

Bullying Prevention Toolkit
In response to national and state concern about the impact of bullying on students, recent Texas legislation has addressed the need for districts to develop anti-bullying policies and interventions. Further, the Texas legislature directed the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency, to provide and annually update a list of best practice-based early mental health intervention and suicide prevention programs for implementation in general education settings.

The Bullying Prevention Toolkit was compiled and approved by the Texas School Health Advisory Committee at their May 14, 2012 committee meeting to support schools in their efforts to find effective anti-bullying resources to develop anti-bullying policies and interventions.

Toolkit Introduction and Rationale

Bullying Prevention Websites and Resources - Digest

Bullying Prevention Websites and Resources

SHAC Resolution for ISD's

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Cancer

ASTDD Oral Cancer, Tobacco and Risk Factors Committee

CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)

American Heart Association For CPR classes at BSA Hospital Education Center call (806) 212-2000

American Red Cross For CPR classes call (806) 376-6309

Child/Adolescent Overweight

Coordinated School Health

Centers for Disease Control CSH

DSHS Coordinated School Health

School Health Index

Texas CSH Guide

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Dating Violence

Dental

American Dental Association (ADA)

Association of State & Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD)

DSHS Oral Health

ASDTT Injury Prevention

CDC My Water's Fluoride (Texas Counties)

Texas Health Steps Resource Catalog

Diseases/Conditions

Asthma

Texas Asthma Control Program

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Diabetes

Texas Diabetes Council

Ear Infections

DSHS Hearing Program

Head Lice

DSHS Head Lice Information

HIV, STD’s and STI’s

CDC STD Information

CDC STD Treatment Guidelines

Infections, Diseases and Conditions

CDC A to Z Index

CDC A to Z Diseases

CDC Diseases Related to Travel

CDC Yellow Book

Rabies

DSHS Rabies

Seizures/Epilepsy

CDC Seizures

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Eating Disorders

Emergency Preparedness

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F

FERPA

The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools

Fitness
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHHRERD)

FITNESSGRAM On-Line Training

Human Kinetics

Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (TAHPERD)

TEA--Physical Fitness Assessment Initiative (FITNESSGRAM)

Food Allergies

Allergies and Food Safety (USDA)

Allergy Ready: Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Education (CARE Course--free training for school staff)

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Be a Pal: Protect a Life from Food Allergies (FAAN)

Cooking and Baking Tips (FARE)

Food Allergies: An Overview (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases & US Dept. HHS)

Food Allergy Awareness - poster (FAAN)

Food Allergy Book: What School Employees Need to Know – English

Food Allergy Book: What School Employees Need to Know - SPANISH

Food and Drug Allergies (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America)

Food Allergy Action Plan/Emergency Action Plan ENGLISH (FAAN)

Food Allergy Action Plan/Emergency Action Plan SPANISH (FAAN)

Food Allergy and Intolerances Resource List (Food & Nutrition Information Center)

Food Allergy Bullying: It’s Not a Joke (FARE)

Food Allergy PowerPoint Presentation for Elementary School Students, Secondary School Students, Adults and Grandparents

Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE)

How To Read a Food Label (FARE)

Just for Kids (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network—FAAN)

Managing Food Allergies in the School Setting: Guidance for Parents (FARE)

Managing Students with Food Allergies During a Shelter-In-Place Emergency (FARE)

School Food Service and Food Allergies (International Food Information Council)

School Guidelines for Managing Students with Food Allergies—Position Statement

Teacher Checklist for Managing Food Allergies (FARE)

Texas Guidelines for the Care of Students with Food Allergies At-Risk for Anaphylaxis In response to the increase in students with diagnosed food allergies at-risk for anaphylaxis, Senate Bill 27 (2011, 82^nd Legislative Session) amends Chapter 38 of the Texas Education Code by adding Section 38.0151. This section requires the Board of Trustees of each school district and the governing body or appropriate officers of open-enrollment charter schools to adopt and administer a policy for the care of students with diagnosed food allergy at risk for anaphylaxis. This document is intended to serve as a reference and illustrative guide for local school boards or charter school leadership to utilize in creating and implementing school district policies and administrative regulations. Any portion of this document may be reproduced for educational purposes or policy development.

Wheat and Gluten Allergies (USDA)

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Health Careers

Panhandle Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

DSHS HIPAA

Homeless

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Immunizations

CDC Vaccines and Immunizations

School and Daycare Immunization Requirements

2011-2012 Texas State Minimum Vaccine Requirements for Schools

2011-2012 Texas State Minimum Vaccine Requirements for Child Care Facilities

DSHS Literature & Forms Online Order Form

Internet Safety

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Mental Health

SAMSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

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O

Obesity and Overweight

The Community Guide

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P

p.a.p.a. Training (Paternity and Parenting Awareness)

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R

Records Retention

Retention Schedule

Required Screenings

Hearing

Hearing Screening

Spinal

Spinal Screening

Unlicensed Diabetic Care Assistant (UDCA)

Guidelines for Training School Employees who are not Licensed Healthcare Professionals to implement House Bill 984 (79th Legislature) related to the Care of Elementary and Secondary School Students with diabetes

Texas Law

UDCA Training Resources

Vision

Vision Screening

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S

Safety:

Child Safety and Injury Prevention

DSHS Bioterrorism

DAVE

Impact Futures

Texas School Safety Center

Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)

School Based Health Centers

School Based Health Center Program

School Health

DSHS School Health Program

Texas Association of School Health

School Health Advisory Council’s (SHAC’s)

DSHS School Health Advisory Councils

SHAC Guide

School Nurse Information

School Health Manual-Texas Guide to School Health Programs

Suicide Prevention

Texas Panhandle Suicide Prevention Coalition

Suicide Prevention Plans for Schools Required in Texas

A new Texas law requires that public schools in Texas must have a “district improvement plan,” which must include strategies for suicide prevention. Texas Education Code §11.252 (a)(3)(B). A FAQ on this law can be found at www.texassuicideprevention.org/pdf/1386-Frequently-Asked-Questions-TexasSuicidePrevention-12apr2012.pdf.

The following guidelines are listed on the Best Practices Registry of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center:

Youth Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Guidelines
The Youth Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention Guidelines manual provides a rationale for developing protocols and includes discussion on planning for school-based suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. It is available from the Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program at no charge. It can be downloaded from the Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program website: www.mainesuicideprevention.org
Youth Suicide Prevention School-based Guide Checklists
The Youth Suicide Prevention School-based Guide Checklists provide a framework for schools to assess their existing or proposed suicide prevention efforts and provide resources and information that school administrators can use to enhance or add to their existing program. The checklists are available from the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute of the University of South Florida at no charge. They can be downloaded from the Youth Suicide Prevention School- based Guide website: http://theguide.fmhi.usf.edu.