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Pat de Stefano @patitodrawings.bsky.social · Sep 16

Lil coloring page I did yesterday

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

Finished/fandom pieces I mean.

JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

Sketchbook here. Other art…elsewhere. Hahah.

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

Thank you!

JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ reaches beyond the classroom.

Finally, letting them know “You’re not a bad kid, your actions don’t define you; but you the power to choose better and I believe you can.”

At its heart, this is about giving students not just protection, but permission; to speak, to heal, to change.

#SafeSchools

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ ecosystem that supports a child. If parents are not available, other teachers and staff will be. By reaching out, and ensuring caregivers/fellow educators are in the loop, students gain a broader safety net that ~

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ not respond to a string of emails regarding scholar misbehaviours and completely ignore bids to meet with myself or admin. However, every child has a network, or the potential for a network that can be engaged.

Teachers, counselors, and parents form the ~

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ students, especially across social groups. When someone has a peer they trust, they’re more likely to reach out when something feels off.

Sometimes though, contacting parents can worsen behavior OR do absolutely nothing. I have had parents ~

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ themselves; whether through anonymous reporting tools, student-led initiatives, or creative outlets like writing, art, or drama. When students feel heard, they begin to believe their voice matters.

Programs like peer mentoring or buddy systems help reduce isolation and build trust between ~

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ than only punishing behavior, restorative circles or conferences invite students to express harm done and take responsibility. This fosters ownership of actions, empathy for others, and real opportunities for personal repair and growth.

Give students multiple ways to express ~

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

#TeacherEd #SafeSchools

Something I’ve given a lot of thought to and have looked into, because I understand and have come to know scholars who are involved in bullying and realised that they also NEED help.

What I’ve learned is that it can be a process and not one size fits all. Rather ~

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

Thank you!

JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ de-escalation; skills critical for preventing and responding to bullying.

#TeacherEd #SafeSchools

JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ about cultural norms, power dynamics, or neurodiversity; something many institutions are just beginning to address head-on.

I’m grateful my school puts in the work in this regard especially.

Not all educators receive robust training in restorative practices, trauma-informed teaching, or ~

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ addressing conflicts without alienating students involved.

Understanding HIB reporting protocols, school policies, and student privacy laws demands ongoing professional development and vigilance.

Teachers may unintentionally downplay incidents due to biases or misunderstandings ~

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

#TeacherEd #SafeSchools

What doesn’t it affect? Responding to HIB can take an emotional toll on educators, especially when they witness students in distress or face pushback from families or administration. Teachers must walk a fine line between disciplinarian and advocate, particularly when ~

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ more scholars with a history of conflict are made known not just to their regular teachers but also to ALL specials teachers and lunch teachers.

Check-ins are regular, presentations are shown during PDs to keep everyone on the same page as procedures change and evolve.

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ acted upon, usually by EOD. Scholars that are not adhering to school code of conduct are removed from the classroom, parents are regularly contacted both for scholar achievement and instances of misconduct. There is a constant line of communication between the admin team and teachers. Two or ~

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

#TeacherEd #SafeSchools

My administration, especially the Dean of Climate and Culture, with the tireless help of the Counciling Team, has been incredibly proactive in handling instances of bullying, intimidation, and harassment. Using Dean’s List, we can send referrals which are responded to and ~

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ and safe learning environment.

#TeacherEd #SafeSchools

JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ scholars grow and knew them rather well. I was provided with just as much insight, if not more so, than even the parents I reached out to.

Parents have been very, very receptive to me as a new teacher and I’ve had some wonderful interactions that have also been useful in maintaining a positive ~

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

#TeacherEd #SafeSchools

I reach out to parents and my fellow colleagues quite regularly. We had issues this year with scholar conflict and I spent a lot of my free time touching base with colleagues I knew had been at the school for over 4 years. They’d spent those years watching many of those ~

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ but are doing so safely and with respect to their tools.

#TeacherEd #SafeSchools

JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ art room is not often considered, but certain materials and projections which can involve things like clay, print-making, or even crafts can involve tools that may cause harm. It is imperative that not only are students effectively engaging in self-expression, ~

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JCLadeira @jcladeira.bsky.social · Jun 21

~ can be fun and relaxing, but students often don't even realize the fact that the materials in the art room are shared by the entire student population and therefore must be taken care of in order to last. Additionally, bodily safety in the ~

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