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OK2SAY Presentation Information

OK2SAY Presentation Information

Thank you for partnering with OK2SAY to help create a safer school community.

These pages include everything you need to prepare for your upcoming presentation. We've organized the information into two sections:

✅ Required Steps (must be completed before your presentation) 

⭐ Optional Resources (help extend learning before and after the presentation) 

Before Your Presentation

Required OK2SAY Program Actions

  1. Complete the OK2SAY School Contact Form

    Every school building is required biannually to complete the OK2SAY School Contact Form so the technicians have an efficient means to communicate with school personnel after hours.

    The emergency contact information will be kept confidential and accessed only if there is a life-safety emergency involving a student in the building.

  2. Save Important OK2SAY Phone Numbers ✅

    Please save these numbers on your mobile phone for quick access.

    • OK2SAY Technician Desk
      📞 (517) 284-3020
    • OK2SAY Direct Callback Number
      📞 (517) 284-3137
  3. Whitelist OK2SAY Email Addresses ✅

    If your school uses email filtering or firewall protections, please whitelist the following addresses:

    • ok2say@mi.gov
    • ok2say@michigan.gov

    Allowing these addresses enables two-way communication between students and OK2SAY technicians when tips are submitted through the website or mobile app.

    This helps technicians gather additional information quickly and provide the most appropriate response.

  4. Be Familiar with Presentation Content (Presentations are tailored by grade level). ✅

    Elementary School (Grades 4-5)

    Topics Addressed:

    • Introduction to OK2SAY and How the Tipline Works
    • Talking to a Trusted Adult
    • Tattling vs Reporting
    • Recognizing Rude, Mean, and Bullying Behaviors
    • Effective Responses to Bullying and Cyberbullying
    • Online and Offline Safety & Dangers of Internet Predators
    • Ways to Help a Friend

    Middle School (Grades 6–8)

    Topics Addressed:

    • Purpose of OK2SAY and How the Tipline Works
    • Making Smart Online and Offline Choices
    • Bullying and Cyberbullying
    • Mental Health Concerns, Self-Harm, and Suicide Prevention
    • Recognizing and Reporting Abuse
    • Sexting and Sextortion
    • Threats of Violence
    • Being an Upstander

    High School (Grades 9–12)

    Topic Addressed:

    • Purpose of OK2SAY and How the Tipline Works
    • Recognizing Warning Signs
    • Bullying and Cyberbullying
    • Mental Health Concerns, Self-Harm, and Suicide Prevention
    • Substance Misuse
    • Recognizing and Reporting Abuse
    • Sexting and Sextortion
    • Threats of Violence
    • The Power of Eight Minutes

    Community Seminar Designed for Parents, guardians and concerned citizens

    Topics include:

    • Purpose of OK2SAY and How the Tipline Works
    • Understanding Student Safety Trends and Current Challenges
    • Recognizing Warning Signs and Knowing When to Act
    • Supporting Students in Today’s Digital World
  5. Preview the Videos Used During the Presentation ✅

    We encourage school staff to review the videos beforehand.

    Important Note for Middle & High School Presentations

    Some presentation topics—including suicide, threat, self-harm, abuse, violence, and substance misuse—may be difficult for students who have experienced trauma.

    To help create a supportive environment, presenters begin these sessions with a brief content advisory and information about available support resources.

  6. Notify Teachers and Staff ✅

    Please share the OK2SAY Presentation - Teacher/Staff Preparation Guide with all appropriate school personnel before the presentation.

    The notification includes:

    • Presentation overview
    • Topics discussed
    • Video playlist links
    • Ways staff can support students after the presentation

Optional Resources ⭐

Upstander Pledge and Banner Signing Ceremony (Middle School)

This is a unique leadership and safety opportunity for interested middle schools. It can help bridge the gap between awareness (the OK2SAY presentation) and accountability (the pledge and banner signing ceremony), turning a passive learning moment into a proactive commitment. By facilitating this activity, you reinforce student voice, cultivate shared responsibility, and solidify a school culture where speaking up is expected, supported, and normalized.

Parent Resources

Parent Notification and Opt-Out Form [Optional]

An optional document for parents to be notified about and opt-out of the OK2SAY student Safety presentation. The template provides opt-out language and a form to use if you would like to offer parents that choice. 

Parental Guide to OK2SAY   

Additionally, schools may want to consider sharing the Parental Guide to OK2SAY, which offers a more thorough explanation of the student safety program. 

Looking for additional parent resources? Visit the Parent Resources page.

Student Resources

Student OK2SAY Reflection Questions (Debrief)          

After the presentation, invite students to complete a brief reflection questionnaire.

Benefits include:

  • Reinforcing key learning
  • Measuring understanding
  • Identifying students who may need additional support

Follow Up Classroom Discussion Questions    

We also provide some suggested post-presentation discussion questions. The questions are designed to spark thoughtful small group or class discussions on student safety.

Looking for additional student resources? Visit the Ways to Get Help and the Student Resources page.

🏫School & Administrator Resources

Look for additional school resources.