Public Forum Set on Student Safety

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Contact: Marcy Frosh, 240-777-1053
For Immediate Release: April 7, 2000

Public Forum
Set on Student Safety

Parents of school-age children and other members of the community are invited to attend a Forum of Student Safety to be held April 27 at Sherwood High School, 300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd., Sandy Spring, beginning at 7 p.m.

The forum, sponsored by the Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board, the County Department of Health and Human Services and the Wheaton Neighborhood Network, will discuss approaches to help ensure that school is a safe place in which to learn.

A panel of experts, including representatives from the Montgomery County Public Schools and several private non-profit groups, will discuss the following topics: Anger - identifying and diffusing the angry student; Bullying/Harassment - more than "kids being kids;" Alcohol/Drug Use - prevention through intervention; and Conflict Resolution - creating positive change in relationships.

A question-and-answer period will follow the program and resource materials will be available. The program will be translated into Spanish.

If services or aides are required to participate in the meeting, call 240-777-8100; TTY 240-777-8112.

For more information on the forum, call Marcy Frosh at 240-777-1053.

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