Category: Planning

The Task Force identified the following critical planning areas in school safety: school assessments and reassessments; reunification planning; schools as polling places; predetermined responses; emergency go-kits; and technology. This section provides resources in those planning areas.

School Threat Assessment Toolkit (NCSS) [March 2024)

The School Threat Assessment Toolkit is designed to aid schools in employing behavioral threat assessment (TA) and management as part of a comprehensive violence prevention strategy. Authored primarily by Dewey Cornell and Jennifer Maeng, and with input from school safety leaders, experts, government agencies, and the National Center for School Safety, the toolkit offers guidance …

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MTSS-B Framework Training for NH school-level teams (OSEW-NHED) [February 2024]

In this 3-part training, NH school-level tiered teams will learn best practices for MTSS-B Schoolwide/Tier 1 andAdvanced Tier (2/3) systems development, with structured team planning time. The series will begin with an orientation via Zoom followed by two in-person training days: Day 1 Schoolwide/Tier 1 strategies and Day 2 Advanced Tier (2/3) strategies. Schools may …

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Equature Launches $1 Million Grant Program to Enhance School Safety with Weapon Detection Technology (January 2024) [Equature]

Equature, a provider of video analytics and security solutions, announced the launch of its K-12 Grant Program, which will donate $1 million worth of weapon detection software and hardware to schools across the country. With this program, Equature aims to support schools in their ongoing efforts to provide safe learning environments for students. Applications will be accepted …

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Key Considerations for Bullying Prevention in Schools (NCSS) [January 2024]

All schools must contend with bullying and the effect it has on students and school climate. However, it may not always be clear where to start. This guide presents key information that schools may wish to consider as they develop and maintain bullying prevention programs. The goal of this document is to provide an overview …

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Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment and Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities Webinars (USSS) [January 2024]

The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) is pleased to offer virtual training presentations on targeted violence prevention. Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment (intended for school administrators, educators, and other school safety stakeholders) webinar: Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities (intended for law enforcement and other community safety stakeholders) webinar: Please …

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Bombing Prevention Assistance For K-12 Schools (CISA) [December 2023]

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA’s) Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) develops and delivers a diverse curriculum of training, awareness products, and technical assistance. These resources provide K-12 schools and districts with products, tools, and Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) strategies to protect, prevent, mitigate, and respond to bombing threats. Resource: Download a Bombing Prevention …

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Social Media Threat Guidance for School Staff and Authorities (CISA) [December 2023]

Technology has revolutionized the American school system, making education more accessible than ever before. However, the advancements and accessibility of various social media platforms continue to reveal new vulnerabilities and security gaps within the school threat landscape. In the United States, social media-based threats to school districts continue to rise; in 2022, school districts reported …

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2023 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security Resource Guide (CISA) [November 2023]

The National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security, hosted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on November 1-2, 2023, brought federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial school leaders together to share actionable recommendations that enhance safe and supportive learning environments in kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools. Through expert panels, master class …

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School Safety Bulletin (NHIAC) [September 2023]

In accordance with recommendations from Governor Sununu’s School Safety Task Force, the New Hampshire Information & Analysis Center (NHIAC) has developed an annual School Safety and Security Bulletin that provides schools with the latest safety and security related information. Resource: Click here to download a copy of the report.

Foundations of Targeted Violence Prevention eLearning Back to School Resources (DHS)[September 2023]

The Foundations of Targeted Violence Prevention eLearning is a one-hour online training developed by the Department of Homeland Security, National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Program Office that empowers faculty, staff, and parents to:-Recognize threats or potentially concerning behaviors-Understand what behaviors may be displayed by a person who is on a pathway to violence-Learn where to …

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