How much will materials cost for my school?

The cost of materials will depend on the size of your school. To estimate the cost of the materials for your school, consider the following:

It is recommended that all school leaders and every member of your Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee (BPCC) have a copy of the Schoolwide Guide and the Teacher Guide.

Here are some other costs to consider:

• a two-day training of the BPCC members by a certified Olweus trainer
• substitute teachers so teachers can attend a full-day staff training (you may need to work with teacher unions to determine the rate of pay)
• supplies for your school kick-off event
• optional program promotional materials (posters and so on—reproducible templates are available on the Schoolwide Guide CD-ROM)
• supplies such as paper to reproduce handouts, transparencies, and so on
• ongoing program evaluation costs (processing and reporting questionnaire results on an annual basis)
• a "booster" training for staff
• supplemental materials for students (including bullying-related literature or videos)

Where can we find funding?
Schools that implement the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program have sought funding from many different sources, including:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools
• U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
• School district funds
• County health department funding
• Parent groups
• Local businesses
• Local police departments
• City block grants
• In some circumstances, Title I, Title IV, and Title V funds