This on-line self-study program is intended for use by child care professionals that need additional training hours.  The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services allows a portion of the required annual training be self-study, provided that the individual obtain a comprehensive understanding of the materials.  To complete this self-study module, participants should spend time reading and understanding the materials in the article (see link below).  A test containing multiple choice and essay questions will then be taken and automatically forwarded to AACPSG.  A certificate of completion will be mailed to the Member providing a passing score of 85% or better is obtained.  Non-Members may use this resource for a fee of $10.00 per training certificate.  Fees must be paid prior to receiving a certificate of completion (mail fee to PO Box 175434, Arlington TX 76003). The articles will change quarterly allowing up to an additional 8 hours of training per year. The training for this quarter is "Teasing and Bullying"  (Click to view and print) It is recommended that you print the article for your records and for ease of studying. Licensing may ask for proof that you actually read the associated article, so keep them with your certificate of completion once you receive it.

Once you have read and gained a thorough understanding of the above article, please begin the test. A score of 85% or better must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. This on-line training is FREE to AACPSG Members. Non-Members must submit a $10.00 fee to receive a Certificate of Completion. Please mail fee to: AACPSG P.O. Box 175434 Arlington TX 76003 The fields marked with (*) are required fields. * Name:  * required * Address: * Telephone:  * required * E-mail Address:  * required * AACPSG Member? Yes No *   1. According to this article, all teasing is harmful and should be discouraged. True False       *   2. Researchers have discovered that certain types of teasing can help children devlop social skills they will need later in life. True False       *   3. When teasing becomes hurtful, intervention by a caring adult may be necessary. True False       *   4. According to this article, what are the six main reasons children may tease each other?       *   5. According to this article, what is the definition of bullying (Tattum and Tattum, 1992)?       *   6. Bullying can be classified as ________________  and _______________.       *   7. Social isolation or exclusion from a group is condidered _________________ bullying. Direct Indirect       *   8. Boys are most likely to be bullied by other boys. True False       *   9. Girls are more likely to use physical forms of attack when bullying. True False       *   10. Please name three psychological factors that are associated with those who bully.     *   11. According to this article, children brought up in an agrresive environment may be more likely to be a bully.  True False       *   12. What are some of the characteristics victims of bullying may have in common? (name three)        *   13. Name five consequences the victims of bullying may suffer.      14. Studies show that adults who were bullied as children do not have a higher rate of depression than those who were not bullied. True False *   15. Studies show that children who are bullies are more likely to become involved in criminal activity later in life.     True False *   16. Since bullying often occurs away from the presence of adults, it may often go undetected. True False           17. Name four things an effective intervention plan should include.       *   18. Involving parents in the intervention plan should be avoided, since it may give the child the impression that you can't handle the problem alone.  True False                               *   19. A successful anti-teasing and bullying program will send a clear message that ______________________________________________________________ .     *   20. Please summarize (in three to five senteces) what you have learned from this article.