NatCon 2025 - Breakout Sessions

Building a Culture of Belonging: Proactive Skills & Bullying Prevention

Written by CharacterStrong | May 29, 2025 9:22:02 PM

Building a Culture of Belonging: Proactive Skills & Bullying Prevention

Julie Hinshaw, Executive Director of Curriculum, CharacterStrong

Topic: Student Relationships and Behavior

Grade Band: K-12

Audience:  Classroom Educators, Counselors, Building Leadership, District Leadership

Tier: Tier 1

Room: Exhibit Hall, Session 4

How can we create a school culture where every student feels safe, connected, and empowered to help prevent bullying? In this session, we’ll actively experience CharacterStrong’s comprehensive K–12 approach to bullying prevention, designed to proactively build student skills and strategically embed prevention efforts throughout the school year. You’ll learn how our strategy equips students with the tools they need to recognize, report, and respond to bullying, while fostering a culture of belonging, kindness, and accountability. This session will have you moving and grooving, energizing your efforts to build a strong school culture!

Resources: Slide Deck