Get K-12 students on board with peaceful, positive behavior

The Peaceful School Bus Program works as a stand-alone program or as an enhancement to a comprehensive violence prevention program, such as the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.

The Peaceful School Bus Program is a whole-school program that's designed to decrease inappropriate behavior on buses while creating a climate of respect and cooperation.

Teachers, administrators, parents, and students take part in school bus route group meetings. At these meetings the students

• Take part in team-building exercises
• Develop mentoring relationships by pairing older students with younger students on the bus
• Talk about bullying - and what behavior is and is not acceptable
• Get to personally know their driver, who is present at the meetings