The Waking Up Courage Assembly

Helping Bystanders Become Upstanders
Because bullying is not OK, and silence isn't either

Engaging students is the most cost effective way to reduce bullying behavior, because students see, hear and know things adults don't, and can intervene in ways adults can't. The Waking Up Courage Assembly, together with other initiatives like Safe School Ambassadors, can help engage and empower students to stand up, speak up, and build a positive school climate.

The Assembly


All assemblies require participation of classroom teachers and other supervising adults.

The Assembly Package

The Waking Up Courage Assembly package features:

  • for middle and high schools: up to 3 assemblies per day, each lasting 45 - 60 minutes, for up to 250 students per assembly
  • for K - 6: up to 4 assemblies per day, each lasting 30 - 40 minutes, for up to 125 students per assembly

Our highly-skilled presenters use proven age-appropriate techniques, including music, video and audience participation, to engage students in a self-discovery process that:


Follow-Up Activities

The Assembly package also includes a guide with a summary of key concepts from the assembly, and instructions for 3 follow-up classroom activities. It also includes a list of additional projects that can be done with the school community or in the classroom. These activities are designed to be either led by an adult (classroom teacher or guest facilitator like the school counselor), or co-led by adults and students (students are typically older, selected for their status and poise, and provided with a brief training to prepare them for their role).

Benefits Include:

  •     Establishes Common Campus Language: Creates a common understanding and language for naming hurtful behavior, eliminating the excuse of 'But she laughed' or 'I didn't know'.

The Cost:

For cost information, see our Programs & Services Guide page or download the PDF.


Maximizing the Impact:

