Colloquium Series
The School-Home Connection: Communicating with Parents about Bullying
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Toni Torchia, PhD
Community Programming Consultant
University at Buffalo, Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention- Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Online via Zoom
Communicating with parents about bullying can be challenging. This presentation provides practical strategies to de-escalate tension, mitigate conflict, and turn difficult conversations into opportunities for collaboration to support student needs.
Attendees will:
- Understand the importance of recognizing personal feelings and potential biases during conversations about bullying.
- Identify essential considerations for phone calls with parents and guardians regarding bullying.
- Develop skills for handling potential negative responses from parents and guardians to improve collaborative problem-solving and relationship building.
One hour of NASP-approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is available for this event.