2. 6 Elements of an Effective School Cyberbullying Policy: 1. Specific definitions for harassment, intimidation , and bullying
3. 6 Elements of an Effective School Cyberbullying Policy: 2. Graduated consequences and remedial actions
4. 6 Elements of an Effective School Cyberbullying Policy: 3. Procedures for reporting
5. 6 Elements of an Effective School Cyberbullying Policy: 4. Procedures for investigating
6. 6 Elements of an Effective School Cyberbullying Policy: 5. Language specifying that if a student’s off-campus speech or behavior results in ‘substantial disruption of the learning environment’, the student can be disciplined
7. 6 Elements of an Effective School Cyberbullying Policy: 6. Procedures for preventing cyberbullying
8. Bottom Line “… best way for a school district to protect its student & protect itself from legal liability is to have a clear & comprehensive policy regarding bullying & harassment, technology & their intersection: cyberbullying.” Hinduja & Patchin, 2009