With growing public awareness of bullying being further broadened by recent films like BULLY and FINDING KIND, the issue of bullying is front and center in Iowa. In light of anti-bullying laws and new reporting requirements, what are teachers’ and administrators’ responsibilities in situations of bullying and harassment, and what resources and support are available? Drake University is gathering a multi-disciplinary panel of experts to explore the answers.
PANEL EXPERTS:
Jason Glass
Director of the Iowa Department of EducationMary Gannon
Attorney, Iowa Association of School BoardsBrent Pattison
Assistant Clinical Professor of Law at Drake University,
Director of Drake’s Lyle and Joan Middleton Center for Children’s RightsSue Schirmer
License Renewal Coordinator, Heartland Area Education Agency,
Adjunct Professor, Drake University School of Education
This panel discussion is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please reserve your spot by contacting Kelly Read, kelly.read@drake.edu or 515-271-3726. This event is being co-sponsored by the School of Education and the Joan and Lyle Middleton Center for Children’s Rights at the Drake Law School