The New Jersey Department of Education is pleased to announce a webinar series for district and school staff on New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act.
In an advisory, the NJDOE noted that the webinar series is designed to foster understanding of the ABR, provide information on the statutory and regulatory requirements for school districts and share best practices for school district personnel as they fulfill the roles and responsibilities required by the law.
Key Steps
District and school staff are encouraged to register for any or all webinar sessions to enhance their understanding of the ABR. To attend a session, an individual must complete and submit the corresponding registration link.
Please note there is a unique registration link for each session.
| Date and Time | Session Title and Description | Registration Link |
| Feb. 10, 2025, 9:30-10:45 a.m. | The ABR: An Overview This webinar will outline the statutory and regulatory requirements for school districts including implementation of school district harassment, intimidation, and bullying policies and staff roles. Target audience: chief school administrators, principals, anti-bullying coordinators, anti-bullying specialists | Register by Feb. 6, 2025 |
| Feb. 24, 2025, 9:30-10:30 a.m. | The Roles and Responsibilities of the Chief School Administrator, Principal, and Anti-Bullying Coordinator This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of how district and school leaders play an integral role in implementing the ABR and addressing allegations of HIB. Target audience: chief school administrators, principals, anti-bullying coordinators. | Register by February 20, 2025 |
| March 10, 2025, 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Anti-Bullying Specialist: Role and Responsibilities This webinar will outline the role and responsibilities for anti-bullying specialists including completing investigations; chairing the School Safety/School Climate Team; and using data in HIB prevention efforts. Target audience: anti-bullying specialists. | Register by March 6, 2025 |
| March 24, 2025, 9:30-10:30am | School Safety/School Climate Teams: Role and Responsibilities This webinar will outline the responsibilities of SS/SCTs and showcase how these teams can use data to lead school climate improvement initiatives. Target audience: principals, anti-bullying coordinators, anti-bullying specialists, SS/SCT members. | Register by March 20, 2025 |
| April 7, 2025, 9:30-10:30 a.m. | The ABR and Required Reporting This webinar will outline the requirements for reporting information related to school district implementation of the ABR to both the district board of education and the NJDOE (e.g., Student Safety Data System and the School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades Under the ABR). Target audience: chief school administrators, principals, anti-bullying coordinators, anti-bullying specialists. | Register by April 3, 2025 |
Contact Information
For questions related to this webinar series, please email the Office of Student Support Services via email.
