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 …
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.
Security Action for Education (SAFE) Grant Round Three Announcement (NHED) [December 2023]
The application window is now closed for round three of the Security Action for Education (SAFE) grant. The NH Department of Education and NH Homeland Security and Management will present a list of applications to the Public School Infrastructure Commission for approval at its December 6 meeting. Once the Commission approves, the list will be …
Security Action for Education (SAFE) Grant Round Three Announcement (NHED) [October 2023]
The New Hampshire Department of Education is pleased to announce that the application process for the $10 million Security Action for Education (SAFE) grant, Round Three opens on October 30, 2023, at 10:00 am. This grant is funded by Public School Infrastructure money and is available to District and Chartered Public Schools. Here’s what you …
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 …
Back to School Campaign Communications Toolkit (SchoolSafety.gov) [August 2023]
SchoolSafety.gov is a collaborative, interagency website created by the Federal government to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create safe and supportive learning environments for students and educators. The site serves as a one-stop access point for information, resources, guidance, and evidence-based practices on a range of school safety topics. Through the site, …
Updated Self-Assessment Tool: EOP ASSESS (REMS) [August 2023]
The REMS TA Center is pleased to announce that we have updated EOP ASSESS. This FREE Web application on the REMS TA Center Website provides an interactive learning opportunity for administrators, faculty and teachers, and other personnel at schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education on emergency operations plan (EOP) development. Answer a series of …
School Emergency Operations Plans (HSEM) [August 2023]
The below resources can be used to assist in developing, implementing, and/or reviewing a schools emergency operations plan. NH Specific Resources:
K-12 Cybersecurity Report and Toolkit (CISA) [August 2023]
CISA is placing a focus on working with the K-12 education sector to help raise awareness and understanding of the risks as well as to change behaviors that put us at risk of phishing and other online attacks. We provide tools, information, and resources to help this vitally important component of the nation’s critical infrastructure …
Incorporating Equitable Practices Into Emergency Management Planning (REMS TA) [July 2023]
When developing emergency operations plans (EOPs), K-12 schools, schools districts, and institutions of higher education should provide for the access and functional needs of the whole school/campus community to ensure that plans are fair, inclusive, and equitable. The “whole school community” includes children; individuals with disabilities and access and functional needs; those from religiously, racially, …
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