School Safety Network

The School Safety Network was established to promote safety, security, and collaboration amongst the public and non-public school districts in Butler, Lawrence, and Mercer Counties.

Shannon Smith

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Educational Consultant - ELA

School Safety Network Training Coordinator

shannon.smith@miu4.org

Join us as we welcome John Rozel, a licensed School and Forensic Psychologist, to lead a training designed to equip caseworkers, counselors, social workers, school based mental health workers, educators, and security personnel with the skills needed to build strong relationships with families and effectively manage challenging situations. This session will provide practical strategies for conducting productive home visits, fostering trust with students and caregivers, and utilizing proven de-escalation techniques to maintain safety and support positive outcomes. Whether you're looking to strengthen community engagement or enhance your crisis response skills, this training offers the tools and confidence you need to navigate complex interactions with professionalism and care. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve communication, reduce conflict, and create a safer, more supportive school environment.

June 5, 2025

1:00p - 3:00p

Is your rural school prepared for emergencies? REMS specialized training program teaches administrators and safety personnel how to develop comprehensive Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) tailored specifically for rural school settings. Rural schools face distinct challenges during emergencies - limited resources, geographic isolation, extended response times, and unique community dynamics. This training program addresses these specific concerns while building

crucial partnerships between schools and emergency responders.

What You'll Learn

Master the planning process designed to help rural schools build capacity and develop high-quality EOPs. Our training recognizes the unique challenges faced by rural districts and provides practical solutions for prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery strategies during critical incidents.

Who Should Attend

This training is invaluable for school administrators, educators, safety personnel, and EOP planning team members. We also encourage participation from community partners including law enforcement, fire officials, emergency medical services, public health officials, and mental/behavioral health practitioners.

Register today to ensure your rural school community is prepared to protect students and staff when emergencies arise.

Space is limited - secure your spot for this essential training that could save lives in your community.

May 7, 2025

8:30a - 12:30p