2009 IBPA Conference International Bullying Prevention Conference Best Practices in School-Based Bullying Prevention
November 16–18, 2009 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Omni William Penn Hotel
The Hope for a More Peaceful World Conference will showcase current evidence-based practices and resources that assist school personnel and community practitioners to create safe learning and neighborhood environments free from bullying behaviors, thereby nurturing the highest social and academic potential of all students. The sixth annual IBPA conference, with an expected attendance of 800, will feature distinguished speakers, informative workshops, specialized exhibitors and bullying prevention experts from all over the world.
Conference presenting sponsor is Highmark Healthy High 5, an initiative of the Highmark Foundation. The conference is presented in partnership by the International Bullying Prevention Association, the Center for Safe Schools and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.