Schools across the country are using the world-renowned Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) to reduce bullying and create a safe and caring school environment. Class meetings are a core part of this award-winning program--and Class Meetings That Matter is an ideal component for any school using OBPP. Developed by the authors of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, this easy-to-use manual provides almost an entire year 's worth of engaging, age-appropriate, and grade-specific ideas and topics to conduct meaningful class meetings.

Topic categories include:

• building a positive classroom climate
• identifying feelings
• communication
• hot spots
• peer relationships
• respecting differences and promoting acceptance
• serving the community/reaching outward
• using current events