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Maryland Anti-Bullying Assemblies for Urban, Suburban and Regional Schools

Bullying prevention assemblies for Maryland elementary, middle and high schools

Maryland packs many school settings into a small area: Baltimore, Washington suburbs, central Maryland, the Eastern Shore, western counties and the Southern Maryland peninsula. Traffic, district size and community context can change quickly from one booking to the next.

State-Specific Planning

Building the right anti-bullying program for Maryland

Maryland schools should set the audience and purpose before choosing a date. Large systems may need separate elementary and secondary days, while smaller schools may build a full sequence with student sessions, staff learning and a parent program.

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 Maryland district or campus.

Communities Served

Planning anti-bullying school programs across Maryland

These community references help schools explain their location and route. They do not claim previous bookings or endorsements.

Major area

Baltimore

Schools in and around Baltimore can request a route-specific discussion covering dates, audiences, travel and the right program mix.

Regional planning

Montgomery County area

Schools in and around Montgomery County area can request a route-specific discussion covering dates, audiences, travel and the right program mix.

Regional planning

Prince George’s County area

Schools in and around Prince George’s County area can request a route-specific discussion covering dates, audiences, travel and the right program mix.

Regional planning

Eastern Shore

Schools in and around Eastern Shore can request a route-specific discussion covering dates, audiences, travel and the right program mix.

Regional planning

Western Maryland

Schools in and around Western Maryland can request a route-specific discussion covering dates, audiences, travel and the right program mix.

Programs Available

Age-appropriate anti-bullying options for Maryland 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 Maryland schools

The assembly’s language can support advisory, digital citizenship and family outreach when each building identifies a responsible adult. Schools should check whether students understand the difference between reporting and spreading a story among peers.

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 Maryland 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 Maryland

Maryland routes require realistic planning for Beltway traffic, bridge crossings and Eastern Shore or western travel. Exact arrival instructions matter even when campuses look close on a map.

Provide the full campus address, preferred date range, grade levels, expected attendance and whether the request includes middle school 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.

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Policy and Local Procedures

Connect the presentation with current Maryland 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 Maryland 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.

Local Planning Guides

Maryland city anti-bullying assembly guides

Continue from statewide planning to the local considerations covered in each Maryland city guide.

Watch Before You Book

Compare student-program videos for Maryland 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.

Related grade level: Grades PK-2

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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

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Verified Feedback

What educators say about Jim Jordan’s anti-bullying presentations

These attributed comments help Maryland decision-makers assess the presentation experience; they are not represented as endorsements from Maryland schools.

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.
Ms. Sarah Chen — Counselor, Northwood High SchoolCounselorHigh School
Middle schoolers can be a tough crowd, but Jim Jordan completely won them over. His interactive approach and relatable stories kept them engaged throughout the entire presentation. He addressed the complexities of bullying in a way that resonated with their age group, acknowledging the peer pressure and social dynamics involved. The follow-up activities he suggested are fantastic and have already proven useful in our classroom. A truly impactful assembly.
Mr. David Lee — Seventh Grade Teacher, Crestwood Middle SchoolTeacherMiddle School

Maryland FAQ

Questions about booking an anti-bullying school speaker in Maryland

What makes an anti-bullying assembly useful for Maryland schools?

Maryland schools should set the audience and purpose before choosing a date. Large systems may need separate elementary and secondary days, while smaller schools may build a full sequence with student sessions, staff learning and a parent program. The school should connect each student message to its own trusted-adult and reporting process.

Can Jim Jordan present in Baltimore and other parts of Maryland?

Maryland routes require realistic planning for Beltway traffic, bridge crossings and Eastern Shore or western travel. Exact arrival instructions matter even when campuses look close on a map. Schools in Baltimore, Western Maryland 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 Maryland school use one presentation for every grade?

Usually, separate age groups create a stronger learning experience. One useful Maryland planning priority is to allow for regional traffic. Primary, intermediate, middle and high school students also need different examples and participation choices.

How should Maryland educators prepare before the speaker arrives?

Staff should review the school's own definitions, reporting routes, support contacts and response responsibilities. For this Maryland plan, the team should also choose one building owner and brief adults on the language students will hear.

What should happen after an anti-bullying assembly in Maryland?

The assembly’s language can support advisory, digital citizenship and family outreach when each building identifies a responsible adult. Schools should check whether students understand the difference between reporting and spreading a story among peers. The assembly can create shared language and momentum, but it does not replace the school's ongoing prevention and response work.

Continue your state search

Review the complete U.S. directory or compare the next state pages in the alphabetical directory. These links are provided for navigation and do not imply geographic proximity.

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 Maryland school.

  1. 01

    Inquire

    Share your location, grade levels, audience size and preferred date range.

  2. 02

    Discuss your needs

    Review the audience, grade levels, school priorities and preferred date range.

  3. 03

    Select the program

    Choose the age-appropriate assembly, training and parent presentation mix.

  4. 04

    Confirm logistics

    Agree on the date, routing, timing, space, technology and pricing.

  5. 05

    Prepare your community

    Prepare staff, students and families for the presentation day.

  6. 06

    Presentation day

    Jim delivers age-appropriate assemblies and any selected educator or parent sessions.

  7. 07

    Follow through

    Use shared language and follow-up resources to keep the prevention work visible.

Start a focused anti-bullying plan for your Maryland school

Tell us your Maryland location, audiences and preferred dates. We will help you compare student assemblies, staff training and family programming for one coordinated prevention visit.