MANCHESTER, NH — In a 2013 nationwide survey, more than 20 percent of high school students said they were bullied at school and 15 percent said they were bullied electronically in the past 12 months.
An educational forum will bring together experts, parents and educators to discuss different perspectives on bullying. Keynote speaker Carol Croteau, and a panel of experts will discuss: the different types of bullying; who is at risk; NH’s anti-bullying law; and support and resources available for children and parents.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St.
Manchester, NH
Tickets are required: $2o for individual tickets; $15 each for group sales if purchased by April 17. You can purchase tickets here via EventBrite.
Professional Development Credits for Teachers
Most certified teachers and educators in New Hampshire are covered by Professional Development Master Plans administered by their school district or private school. Check with your school administrator to see if the school district or private school you are employed by will award professional development credits to attend Parenting New Hampshire’s Perspectives on Bullying event. Approval requirements will vary. If you are an educator not covered by a Professional Development Master Plan, contact the NH Department of Education for more information.
If you will need a certificate of attendance following the event, contact Amanda Andrews at aandrews@mcleancommunications.com.
Keynote Speaker: Carol Croteau
When her daughter was severely bullied at her high school, and the school administrators could not protect her, Carol Croteau decided that bullying prevention laws needed to be changed – to be comprehensive, and stronger to protect all students in the Granite State.
In 2010, after four years of hard work, Croteau with the help of parents, community and school members, and legislators, helped pass the state’s student violence prevention law. Carol Croteau is a New Hampshire native who has spent many years in sales in marketing, and more than 30 years in community service. Recently retired, Croteau continues to support efforts to bring awareness to peer abuse and bullying.
Panelists
Brian Balke, Superintendent of Schools for SAU 19
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Brian Balke is the Superintendent of Schools for SAU 19 serving the communities of Goffstown and New Boston. Many years ago, the Goffstown and New Boston school districts worked closely with Dr. Elizabeth Englander from Bridgewater State College to develop curriculum resources to teach anti-bullying lessons in addition to school-wide efforts to create a positive school climate. As the New Hampshire anti-bullying law was being rewritten, Balke worked on the legislative study committee that developed proposed language for the bill.
He has taught at the graduate level since 2002 in a number of universities including Southern New Hampshire University and Rivier University. Additionally, Balke is a doctoral student studying school climate. He brings the perspective of a long-time school administrator, teacher and parent.
Karen Hewes, Partner at EdLaw New England, PLLC
Karen Hewes is an education attorney and partner at EdLaw New England, PLLC. She is a graduate of Northeastern University and Suffolk University Law School. Karen and her partner, Greg Van Buiten, are among the handful of attorneys in New Hampshire that represent parents and families who have children with disabilities. She assists families in all areas of special education and Section 504, including eligibility determinations, evaluations, IEP development, out-of-district placements, due process hearings and appeals. She also represents students who have dealt with harassment, discrimination and bullying issues in school.
Tracey Tucker, Licensed mental health counselor and columnist for Parenting New Hampshire
Tracey Tucker has worked in the mental health field for nearly 20 years. Aside from her extensive educational background, which includes an MA in counseling psychology and experience in the fields of adolescent development, attachment theory and resiliency, Tucker is certified as a Licensed Community Mental Health Counselor in New Hampshire and has worked as a child and family mental health therapist in community mental health and private practice settings.
In her private practice, she specializes in the clinical treatment of adults, children and their families and specifically addresses issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, parent/child relationships, relational issues, parenting and family counseling. Tucker is also the Executive Director of New Heights in Portsmouth, which provides out-of-school enrichment programs to youth ages, 11 to 18; and she writes the monthly column, Parenting in the Moment, for Parenting New Hampshire.
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