The Murray School District, in partnership with the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), invites all K-12 parents to a vital virtual webinar focused on building safer and more supportive environments for our children.

This isn't just another discussion; it's an opportunity to foster collaborative partnerships between you and our school teams, ensuring a united front against bullying. You'll gain crucial insights from USBE experts, including a concise overview of current anti-bullying policies and legislative requirements.

Webinar Details
Date:	Monday, October 27th
Time:	6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Platform:	Zoom

Meet the Expert Panel and Shape the Discussion

The majority of the session will be dedicated to a live Q&A panel featuring leading specialists who will address your most pressing concerns on topics like distinguishing bullying from conflict, protecting vulnerable students, and the critical mental health implications of bullying.

Panelist	Specialty
Becca Rae	USBE Bullying Prevention Specialist
Holly Bell	USBE Family Rights Specialist
Cathy Davis	USBE Suicide Prevention Specialist
Darren Dean	MCSD Student Services Director
Sierra Marsh	MCSD Prevention Coordinator

 

Together, we can build safer and more supportive environments for all our children.

 

Why Parent Involvement Matters: Evidence-Based Facts

Your attendance at this webinar is essential. Research consistently demonstrates that strong parent-school partnerships are a critical component of effective bullying prevention:

• Parental involvement significantly reduces bullying: Studies on anti-bullying programs with parental components show a small but significant overall effect in reducing both the perpetration and victimization of bullying among children and adolescents (Huang et al., 2019). Your active participation in understanding and addressing this issue directly contributes to your child’s safety.

• Parents are the primary source of disclosure: When students are bullied, they are more likely to inform their parents/guardians about their victimization than to inform educators (Fekkes, Pijpers & Verloove‐Vanhorick, 2005). This underscores the vital need for parents to be educated on the signs of bullying, effective communication strategies, and the proper school reporting process.

By participating, you equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to effectively support your child and partner with the district to ensure a positive school experience for every student.

 

Citations

Fekkes, M., Pijpers, F. I. M., & Verloove‐Vanhorick, S. P. (2005). Bullying behavior and associated factors in Dutch primary schools. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 30(1), 1–12.

Huang, C. C., Liu, F. H., & Yang, S. J. H. (2019). The effectiveness of school-based anti-bullying programs with parental components: A meta-analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(16), 2959.