T4PA School Safety State Initiative
Updates for LEAs—March 9, 2021
2021 Texas School Safety Center - Virtual Conference
Themed Texas Strong: Resiliency Through Change, the conference will bring together educators, administrators, school-based law enforcement, and emergency managers to collaborate, network, and learn from each other.
Registration Information:
Conference Dates: June 29-30, 2021
Registration: $100
The TxSSC will provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit hours.
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2021 Texas Brain Injury Conference and Webinar Series
In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month in March, the Texas Brain Injury Programs at the Health and Human Services Commission will offer a FREE virtual 2021 Texas Brain Conference and Webinar Series. The theme is "Bridging Silos: Connecting Systems of Care with a Person-Centered Approach." Click on the respective link to register for each session.
The sessions will take place each Wednesday in March from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT and will feature the following topics:
2021 Say What! Summit
Virtual Summit Topics & Dates
- Big Tobacco’s Dirty Tricks – Saturday, March 27, 2021
- Becoming a Youth Tobacco Prevention Advocate – Saturday, April 10, 2021
- Being a Youth Tobacco Prevention Advocate – Saturday, April 24, 2021
Finding the Spark: Inspiring Authentic Connections in Our Communities
Save the date for the 2021 Texas System of Care and Community Resource Coordination Group Conference!
When? July 27-29, 2021
Where? Zoom Meeting Platform
Broken Places Documentary | Overcoming Early Adversity
PBS News Hour Series | America’s Childhood Trauma Crisis
Parenting Resources Below
GetParentingTips.com now on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook
PEI's parenting support website launched this year and is now making its debut on social media. Visit GetParentingTips.com on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to find messaging and resources for families of all kinds.
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetParentingTips
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getparentingtips/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/getparentingtips
Free Parenting Tips Calendar
This free family resource is filled with helpful tips for parents and caregivers of children of all ages. It’s available in English and Spanish and endorsed by The Texas Pediatric Society.
TEA Announces Updates to Public Health Guidance + Provides Updates to COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
On March 2, 2021, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-34 which addresses the statewide wearing of face coverings (i.e., masks), which takes effect March 10, 2021. TEA’s authority to implement operational requirements for public schools remains in effect (e.g., TEA’s Public Health Guidance).
As a result of the lifting of the order on masks, TEA has updated its Public Health Guidance. Under this updated guidance, a public school system’s current practices on masks may continue unchanged. Local school boards have full authority to determine their local mask policy.
TEA has also made updates related to surface cleaning requirements.
Additionally, the Department of State Health Services announced today that educators and school support staff are eligible for vaccines effective immediately. See this link for more information.
TEA Extending the 2019-2021 School Safety and Security Grant
TEA will be extending 2019-2021 School Safety and Security Grant period to 05/31/2022.
This grant provides funding to public schools for additional safety and security equipment (campus hardening) such as exterior doors with push bars; metal detectors at school entrances; erected vehicle barriers; security systems that monitor and record school entrances, exits, and hallways; campus-wide active shooter alarm systems that are separate from fire alarms; two-way radio systems; perimeter security fencing; bullet-resistant glass or film for school entrances; and door-locking systems.
The grant is still posted at https://tea4avalonzo.tea.state.tx.us/GrantOpportunities/forms/GrantProgramSearch.aspx.
TEA Federal Program Compliance Division's FAQ Documents Posted
Contacts
Nancy Galle, Title IV Part A School Safety Consultant
Taylor Marshall, Intern
Email: rpruitt@esc14.net
Website: https://www.esc14.net/page/t4si
Location: 1850 State Highway 351, Abilene, TX, USA
Phone: 325-675-8600
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