Discuss how to create a School Environment that discourages bullying behavior. The annual summit is part of an effort by the federal government to create a National Bullying prevention strategy. This panel is about 55 minutes. So, im going to go ahead and introduce rene and then mark will be back in a second. So, we had originally scheduled to have george sigay with us but unfortunately george had a death in the family and is unable to join us. Dr. Rene bradley will be stepping in for him. Shes the director of Research Office division in the office of special education programs. On positive behavioral interventions and supports for the last 16 years and were pleased to have her here with us today, so if everyone can give her a nice big round of applause. Good morning. Sorry about the break. I know its hard to sit, so dont feel like you cant get up and run. Obviously mark did. Im glad i went a little bit earlier. Im glad to be here today. I already disappointed my friend katherine sayin