Course
26-27 Beyond the Playground: Recognizing and Rooting Out School Bullying - Part 1 (SPED/BH 10)
Jul 23, 2026 - Jun 5, 2027
Instructor: Trena Hand
Full course description
Course Description
- How can you create a safer, more supportive school environment for every student? In this course, you'll gain the knowledge and tools to identify, differentiate, and address bullying using evidence-based strategies tailored for teachers, administrators, and mental health professionals. You'll learn to define bullying, recognize its many forms, and understand its profound impact on students and school climate—all while applying Colorado's legal framework. Through clear explanations and actionable insights, you'll be empowered to foster a culture of safety and wellbeing in your school community.
- This is Part 1 of a 2-part course on bullying prevention. Please take this course before completing Bullying Prevention Part 2. The estimated time to complete this course is 60 minutes.
- Type of Course: Self Paced
- Lead Learner: Trena Hand | tlhand@dcsdk12.org
- Credit(s) and Type: 1 Hour Relicensure
- Course completion will be updated on transcripts every week
Target Audience
- K-12 DCSD Certified Educators
- Open to Substitute Teachers = Yes
- Open to Student Teachers = Yes
- Open to Charter School Staff = Yes
Meeting Information
- Self-Paced Course: Please complete by the end of the school year
Course Outcomes
- 1. Define and Identify Bullying: Apply three core criteria – intentional harm, power imbalance, and repetition – to accurately distinguish bullying from general peer conflict and harassment.
- 2. Recognize Multidimensional Manifestations: Detect nuances of physical, verbal, relational, and cyberbullying, including subtle behaviors like social manipulation and digital exclusion.
- 3. Evaluate Systemic Impact: Analyze how bullying affects the academic performance, mental health, and physical well-being of targets, aggressors, and the broader school community.