Major area
Northern Virginia
Schools in and around Northern Virginia can request a route-specific discussion covering dates, audiences, travel and the right program mix.
VA School Programs
Virginia Anti-Bullying Assemblies for Northern, Central, Coastal and Mountain Schools
Bullying prevention assemblies for Virginia elementary, middle and high schools
Virginia school communities include Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, the Shenandoah Valley, Southside and Appalachian regions. Traffic, military-connected populations, district size and rural travel create different planning needs.
State-Specific Planning
Building the right anti-bullying program for Virginia
Virginia teams can identify grade bands, transitions, language needs and the adults who will receive reports. Military-connected or highly mobile communities may also want to emphasize welcoming new students and rebuilding peer networks.
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 Virginia district or campus.
Communities Served
Planning anti-bullying school programs across Virginia
These community references help schools explain their location and route. They do not claim previous bookings or endorsements.
Regional planning
Richmond
Schools in and around Richmond can request a route-specific discussion covering dates, audiences, travel and the right program mix.
Regional planning
Hampton Roads
Schools in and around Hampton Roads can request a route-specific discussion covering dates, audiences, travel and the right program mix.
Regional planning
Shenandoah Valley
Schools in and around Shenandoah Valley can request a route-specific discussion covering dates, audiences, travel and the right program mix.
Regional planning
Southwest Virginia
Schools in and around Southwest Virginia can request a route-specific discussion covering dates, audiences, travel and the right program mix.
Programs Available
Age-appropriate anti-bullying options for Virginia 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 Virginia schools
Advisory, clubs, athletics and family communication can reinforce inclusion and bystander choices. Schools should make support easy to find for students who arrive during the year.
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 Virginia 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 Virginia
Virginia dates should be planned by region. Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads traffic, mountain routes and long cross-state drives all require realistic timing.
Provide the full campus address, preferred date range, grade levels, expected attendance and whether the request includes anti-bullying teacher training, 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 VA DatesPolicy and Local Procedures
Connect the presentation with current Virginia 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. The federal StopBullying.gov state laws and policies directory is a useful starting point for locating current official information.
Watch Before You Book
Compare student-program videos for Virginia 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
Related programs
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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Related programs
Verified Feedback
What educators say about Jim Jordan’s anti-bullying presentations
These attributed comments help Virginia decision-makers assess the presentation experience; they are not represented as endorsements from Virginia schools.
Jim Jordan’s assembly was a resounding success with my second-graders! His magic tricks kept them engaged and captivated, which was crucial for holding their attention. But more importantly, he delivered a clear, age-appropriate message about kindness and respect. The kids left the assembly understanding how their actions affect others and eager to be upstanders, not bystanders. I highly recommend him for younger students.
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.
Virginia FAQ
Questions about booking an anti-bullying school speaker in Virginia
What makes an anti-bullying assembly useful for Virginia schools?
The program should fit the school's students, schedule and support system instead of relying on a state-name substitution. For Virginia, planning begins with the local setting described on this page, separates developmental grade bands and connects every student message to the school's actual trusted-adult and reporting process.
Can Jim Jordan present in Northern Virginia and other parts of Virginia?
Availability is based on the requested date and a workable travel route. Schools in Northern Virginia, Southwest Virginia and the other communities listed here can contact the office with their exact city, grade levels, audience size and preferred date range. The office will confirm what is possible rather than making an unverified availability claim.
Should a Virginia school use one presentation for every grade?
Usually, separate age groups create a stronger learning experience. Primary students need simple recognition and help-seeking practice, intermediate students can work with peer examples, and middle or high school students need credible discussion of social pressure, online audiences and safe bystander choices.
How should Virginia educators prepare before the speaker arrives?
Staff should review the school's own definitions, reporting routes, support contacts and response responsibilities. They should also know the language students will hear during the program. This preparation helps adults respond consistently if students ask questions or seek help afterward.
What should happen after an anti-bullying assembly in Virginia?
Use the locally focused follow-through plan on this page. Brief classroom prompts, repeated reporting reminders, family communication and a later staff review can keep the message active. The assembly creates shared language and momentum; 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 Virginia 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 Virginia school
Tell us your Virginia location, audiences and preferred dates. We will help you compare student assemblies, staff training and family programming for one coordinated prevention visit.