Coming this May
Standing Together
A toolkit with video and PDF resources for bullying prevention and support for TK-12 students with neurodivergence
A free toolkit from the UC|CSU Collaborative for educators, families, and students
California Senate Bill 939 now requires schools to strengthen anti-bullying protections for students with neurodivergence, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences.
The UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning partnered with the California Department of Education to build what SB 939 calls for: research-based, age-appropriate training to help protect students with neurodivergence from bullying–in real classrooms, real homes, and real communities.
Learn
anti-bullying policies to explicitly protect neurodiverse students
Integrate
neurodiversity training into educator anti-bullying modules
Address
the bullying faced by students with neurodivergence
The Toolkit
Video Series
Each video examines a different aspect of bullying, which is up to four times as likely to affect students with neurodivergence. All videos are available in both English and Spanish.
Defining Bullying and Neurodiversity
Clear language, shared understanding, and legal context surrounding the problem
Bullying and Being Bullied: What It Looks Like and Why It Hurts
The science on how brain development affects bullying experiences at different ages
How to Handle Bullying of Neurodiverse Students
Research-based, developmentally-appropriate strategies for students, families, and educators
Standing Together for Neurodiverse Students
Understanding our shared roles in making sure that every student is safe at school
All videos will be available in both English and Spanish.
The Toolkit
Resources
available now!
Standing Together means taking action
- Clear, research-aligned definitions of bullying and neurodiversity
- The warning signs adults often miss, and how to spot them
- Why bullying harms differently developing brains
- Strategies that help prevent harm
- Scripts, templates, and tools
Researched
Grounded in developmental science and peer-reviewed studies
Appropriate
Separated into different content for grade bands TK-5 and 6-12
Equitable
Focused on neurodivergent youth, families, educators, and school staff
We're here to help
Because every child deserves to feel safe at school
Bullying based on a disability isn't just harmful — it's a civil rights violation. SB 939 gives schools a clear mandate. This series gives them a clear path.
Tom Umberg
California State Senator