Major area
Portland
Schools in and around Portland can request a route-specific discussion covering dates, audiences, travel and the right program mix.
ME School Programs
Maine Anti-Bullying School Programs for Coastal, Inland and Rural Communities
Bullying prevention assemblies for Maine elementary, middle and high schools
Maine’s schools range from Portland-area communities to Bangor, Lewiston-Auburn, coastal towns and large rural regions. Small enrollments, long winter drives and multi-grade schools can require a different assembly structure from larger southern Maine campuses.
State-Specific Planning
Building the right anti-bullying program for Maine
A Maine school can combine audiences when necessary while still giving younger and older students distinct examples. Planning should identify who receives concerns, how privacy is protected in a small community and how staff will reinforce the message after the visitor leaves.
Jim Jordan’s programs are organized by developmental stage rather than delivered as one generic speech. The goal is to give students language they can understand, give bystanders several safe choices and help every audience connect the program with the trusted adults already available in its own school.
District, charter, independent, Christian and Catholic schools can ask about student assemblies, educator training and parent presentations. The booking conversation establishes what fits the school; this page does not imply a previous partnership with any named Maine district or campus.
Communities Served
Planning anti-bullying school programs across Maine
These community references help schools explain their location and route. They do not claim previous bookings or endorsements.
Regional planning
Bangor
Schools in and around Bangor can request a route-specific discussion covering dates, audiences, travel and the right program mix.
Regional planning
Lewiston-Auburn
Schools in and around Lewiston-Auburn can request a route-specific discussion covering dates, audiences, travel and the right program mix.
Regional planning
Midcoast Maine
Schools in and around Midcoast Maine can request a route-specific discussion covering dates, audiences, travel and the right program mix.
Regional planning
Aroostook County
Schools in and around Aroostook County can request a route-specific discussion covering dates, audiences, travel and the right program mix.
Programs Available
Age-appropriate anti-bullying options for Maine schools
Choose one audience or build a coordinated day in which every group receives examples, pacing and participation suited to its role.
Grades PK-2
Primary Anti-Bullying Assembly
An action-packed, age-appropriate anti-bullying assembly built for pre-K through second grade. Magic, storytelling and audience participation teach young learners how to be a good friend, how to speak up, and how to ask a trusted adult for help.
Grades 3-5
Intermediate Anti-Bullying Assembly
Intermediate students learn to recognize the different forms of bullying, to intervene safely as bystanders, and to report without fear. The program shifts attention toward the majority of students who want bullying to stop and shows them practical ways to help.
Grades 6-8
Middle School Anti-Bullying Assembly
Middle school is where social dynamics get complicated and where bullying moves onto phones. This assembly meets students where they are, with a high-energy presentation on cyberbullying, digital citizenship and the courage to intervene.
Grades 9-12
High School Anti-Bullying Assembly
High school students do not need to be told bullying is wrong. They need a reason to act. This assembly challenges students to own the culture of their campus and gives them practical ways to influence it.
Faculty & Staff
Anti-Bullying Teacher Training
Teachers are central to a safe school culture. This professional development session defines staff roles in bullying prevention, explores response and investigation practices, and discusses how to support students and work constructively with families.
Parents & Families
Parent Anti-Bullying Presentation
An evening keynote for parents and guardians covering bullying prevention, cyberbullying, digital safety, communication at home, and warning signs that may warrant a closer conversation. Parents leave with practical next steps rather than generic advice.
After the Assembly
Keeping the message active in Maine schools
Classroom circles, advisory, outdoor activities and family communication can all reinforce belonging and safe action. A school does not need constant special events; it needs consistent adult responses and visible help options.
Effective follow-up does not require students to disclose personal experiences in front of classmates. Schools can use fictional scenarios, private reflection and clear adult referral options. When a concern involves safety or an individual student, it belongs with trained school personnel following school and district procedures.
Before the Assembly
Preparing Maine educators and families
Staff should know the purpose of the program, the grade-specific language students will hear and the support contacts available after the event. Families benefit from a concise explanation of the topic, the school’s reporting route and a few questions they can use at home.
The school can also identify accessibility, language, sensory, mobility and schedule needs during planning. Those details help the program reach more students without putting individual children or their experiences on display.
Tour Routing
Scheduling an anti-bullying speaker in Maine
Maine scheduling is planned around southern, central, coastal or northern routes. Winter travel and distances beyond the interstate corridor require generous timing.
Provide the full campus address, preferred date range, grade levels, expected attendance and whether the request includes intermediate anti-bullying assembly, educator training, a parent evening or several student sessions. The office can then respond with actual availability and pricing.
A clear request gets a useful answer
Travel costs and dates depend on the real route. No statewide flat travel claim or unverified local availability is presented on this page.
Ask About ME DatesPolicy and Local Procedures
Connect the presentation with current Maine and district guidance
An educational assembly is not legal advice and does not replace school policy, investigation procedures or required student supports. Before the event, the planning team should review current state guidance, district rules and the school’s reporting process. Review the federal StopBullying.gov summary of Maine anti-bullying laws and policies as a sourced starting point, then confirm current requirements with the state education agency and the district before the program.
Watch Before You Book
Compare student-program videos for Maine planning teams
Administrators can review primary, intermediate and middle/high school presentation styles before contacting the office.
Primary · Grades PK-2
Friends Helping Friends
Jim Jordan's primary anti-bullying assembly uses fun, interactive methods to teach young students friendship, kindness, speaking up and bullying prevention.
Intermediate · Grades 3-5
Be a Super Hero
The intermediate anti-bullying assembly helps students understand safe bystander choices, exclusion, peer respect and early cyberbullying awareness.
Related grade level: Grades 3-5
Related resources
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Middle / High School · Grades 6-12
Middle & High School Anti-Bullying Assembly
A high-energy anti-bullying assembly for middle and high school students covering cyberbullying prevention, social bullying and safe upstander choices.
Related grade level: Grades 6-12
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Verified Feedback
What educators say about Jim Jordan’s anti-bullying presentations
These attributed comments help Maine decision-makers assess the presentation experience; they are not represented as endorsements from Maine schools.
Jim Jordan’s assembly was unlike any other anti-bullying program we’ve had. The level of student participation was incredible! He managed to involve every child, making them feel seen and heard. My students are still talking about the magic tricks and the interactive games, but more importantly, they’re actively applying what they learned about empathy and inclusion. A highly recommended program for fostering a positive school climate.
I was pleasantly surprised by Jim Jordan’s assembly. I initially worried about reaching our high school students with an anti-bullying message, but he expertly navigated the nuances of bullying among teenagers. He addressed cyberbullying and the impact of social media effectively, making the message relevant and engaging. The students appreciated his honesty and his willingness to address difficult topics. It sparked some valuable discussions in my classes afterward.
Maine FAQ
Questions about booking an anti-bullying school speaker in Maine
What makes an anti-bullying assembly useful for Maine schools?
A Maine school can combine audiences when necessary while still giving younger and older students distinct examples. Planning should identify who receives concerns, how privacy is protected in a small community and how staff will reinforce the message after the visitor leaves. The school should connect each student message to its own trusted-adult and reporting process.
Can Jim Jordan present in Portland and other parts of Maine?
Maine scheduling is planned around southern, central, coastal or northern routes. Winter travel and distances beyond the interstate corridor require generous timing. Schools in Portland, Aroostook County and the other communities listed here should send their exact city, grade levels, audience size and preferred date range so the office can confirm what is possible.
Should a Maine school use one presentation for every grade?
Usually, separate age groups create a stronger learning experience. One useful Maine planning priority is to plan for long rural travel. Primary, intermediate, middle and high school students also need different examples and participation choices.
How should Maine educators prepare before the speaker arrives?
Staff should review the school's own definitions, reporting routes, support contacts and response responsibilities. For this Maine plan, the team should also adapt mixed-grade sessions and brief adults on the language students will hear.
What should happen after an anti-bullying assembly in Maine?
Classroom circles, advisory, outdoor activities and family communication can all reinforce belonging and safe action. A school does not need constant special events; it needs consistent adult responses and visible help options. The assembly can create shared language and momentum, but it does not replace the school's ongoing prevention and response work.
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Simple Booking Process
From First Call to Follow-Through
A clear seven-step process makes it easy to plan a professional anti-bullying program for your Maine school.
- 01
Inquire
Share your location, grade levels, audience size and preferred date range.
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Discuss your needs
Review the audience, grade levels, school priorities and preferred date range.
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Select the program
Choose the age-appropriate assembly, training and parent presentation mix.
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Confirm logistics
Agree on the date, routing, timing, space, technology and pricing.
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Prepare your community
Prepare staff, students and families for the presentation day.
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Presentation day
Jim delivers age-appropriate assemblies and any selected educator or parent sessions.
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Follow through
Use shared language and follow-up resources to keep the prevention work visible.
Start a focused anti-bullying plan for your Maine school
Tell us your Maine location, audiences and preferred dates. We will help you compare student assemblies, staff training and family programming for one coordinated prevention visit.