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 …
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September 2023 FREE Search Institute Professional Development Series (NHED) [July 2023]
Building Relationships with Families That Have Experienced Trauma Overview: Trauma includes experiencing or witnessing violence, substance abuse, mental health issues, incarceration, and similar issues that can have a deep and long-lasting impact on families. Though most family-serving practitioners are not equipped to treat trauma, you can nurture relationships with those who have experienced trauma in ways …
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, …
Online Safety Resources for the K-12 Community (DHS) [June 2023]
Protect against online threats and risks. Teach children about internet safety and stay involved in their digital world. Children and adolescents are spending more time online than ever before, and technology is ingrained in almost every facet of their lives. Today’s youth strongly depend on digital devices and online forums, like social media and gaming …
NHED Releases 603 Bright Futures Survey Results (NHED) [June 2023]
Parents praise respectful student/educator relationships, however student dysregulation, anxiousness remain a concern CONCORD, NH — The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) is releasing the results of its 603 Bright Futures Survey, which was administered this spring. The annual survey provides valuable feedback from educators, families, and community members across the state on the successes, …
Improving School Safety Through Bystander Reporting: A Toolkit for Strengthening K-12 Reporting Programs (NTAC and CISA) [May 2023]
The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC), in partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), released the K-12 Bystander Reporting Toolkit. This new resource offers simple strategies and guidance to implement or enhance school safety reporting programs and foster a school environment in which students are more willing and able to …
Targeted Violence Prevention Resources for K-12 Schools (Schoolsafety.gov) [April 2023]
School Safety Partners, Targeted violence refers to violence that is premeditated and directed at specific individuals, groups, or locations. It is distinct from violence that is spontaneous, random, or impulsive, and is often distinguished by pre-attack behaviors that suggest violence as a possible outcome. Schools can actively work to address the threat of targeted violence …
School Safety Preparedness Recommendations (HSEM) [May 2023]
Resource: Download the above list of flyers with links as a guide to School Safety Preparedness here
Door Locking Mechanism (FMO) [November 2022]
As a best practice, the School Safety Preparedness Task Force recommends securing all interiordoors with a door locking mechanism such that the door can be locked from both sides and unlockedfrom inside without a key, tool, or special knowledge. Resource: Download the Door Locking mechanism here
Emergency Evacuation Go Kits (HSEM) [October 2022]
In case of an emergency evacuation, it is critical that every classroom and the administration maintaina “go kit,” a self-contained and portable stockpile of emergency supplies, often placed in a backpack orbucket and left in a readily accessible but secure location so that it is ready to “go.” The school safety planshould reference the go …
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