The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) School Coach Course prepares professionals to train and support a school in implementing OBPP. OBPP school coaches provide training and ongoing coaching for the school’s Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee, the leadership team that spearheads the bullying prevention efforts within each school. Coaches only work within their school or district.
The instructor-led sessions will include plenty of breaks, some independent work, and lots of interactivity to keep everyone engaged.
Upcoming Course Dates:
March 3-5, 2026 | Virtual
Register for March 3-5 course.
Coach Role
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) School Coaches conduct Bullying Prevention Coordinating Committee (BPCC) training (in person or virtually) within their school or district and provide regular ongoing coaching to each school for a minimum of 12 months following the course. An OBPP Coach may serve as co-chair of the BPCC. In cases where a BPCC has previously been trained and is currently in place, OBPP Coaches may provide coaching to existing committees and coordinate OBPP efforts in their school or district. OBPP Coaches may provide OBPP overview presentations within their school district and assist committees with training for new staff or refresher training for existing staff.
Course Process
The two-step course process includes instruction followed by consultation with an OBPP Mentor.
Step 1: The OBPP School Coach participates in 22 hours of instruction.
The course is offered in-person and virtually. Both options contain the same content provided in the same number of hours.
Virtual Courses
- 4 hours of asynchronous learning followed by three consecutive days of synchronous instructor-led training.
- Each day includes:
– 4.5 hours of interactive large and small group learning
– 1 hour of independent work
In-person Course
- 1 hour of pre-training asynchronous learning followed by three consecutive days of in-person training.
– Days one and two: 7.5 hours
– Day three: 6 hours
Step 2: Consultation with an OBPP Mentor
Once the instruction is completed, an OBPP Mentor is assigned to provide technical assistance and support to the OBPP Coach for a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 9 hours based on the experience and needs of the OBPP Coach and the school. This technical assistance is available for up to 18 months following the OBPP Coach Course.