T4PA School Safety State Initiative
Updates for School Districts —April 13, 2021
LEAS are encouraged to share relevant newsletter information with parents and students.
Human Trafficking Monthly Webinar Series
NEXT MEETING: May 14 with Child Advocacy Centers (CAC) — Partners in Prevention
Webinar Series Zoom LinkTxSSC Train-the-Trainer
Available dates:
April 14, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
May 12, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
May 26, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
TxSSC | Safety and Security Consultant Registry
One of the main reasons they are posting this information for public view is to receive feedback on the proposed pathways to achieving the different consultant credentials. Aspiring registrants will also have a reasonable period to receive the necessary training for their intended credentials. They strongly encourage you to send them feedback to TxSSC_Registry@txstate.edu.
The registry will be online & ready for use after the procurement process is completed.
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.
New Courses Coming Soon to the TxSSC School Safety Learning Portal
Have you created your free account in TxSSC’s School Safety Learning Portal? This online education platform brings our trainings to a wider audience and enables participants to learn at their own pace. The self-paced, on-demand courses introduce key school safety topics and complement our toolkits and live trainings. All courses are free, and participants will receive certificates verifying the successful completion of each course.
This spring we plan to add two new video courses—Emergency Operations Plan Development: The Basic Plan and Introduction to Safety and Security Audits—to our existing course offerings in the portal. Create your free account today to receive notification of the new course offerings when they are available.
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
Newsletters - Sign Up to Be in the Know!
Child Trends is excited to launch a new e-newsletter dedicated to sharing upcoming webinars offered by experts and partners. Child Trends hosts webinars on a variety of topics that relate to improving the lives of children and families, such as school health, older youth in foster care, and equity in early care and education settings. Our webinars are designed to share valuable research and concrete implications for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers.
Texas School Safety Center Newsletter
Parent & Student Opportunities
Scholarships for HS Students with Families on the Frontline
Click here to learn more + apply.
Shareable link: https://mailchi.mp/d8e8a5de4a29/national-stop-the-bleedday-project-kick-off-4843685?e=7116d0b949
Parents and Gun Safety: KEEP 'EM SAFE, TEXAS
Practicing safe gun storage protects our kids, prevents accidents, and keeps our guns out of the hands of criminals. The Texas Department of Public Safety, through its awareness campaign, KEEP ’EM SAFE, TEXAS, provides posters, flyers, and videos to help educate parents about how to safely store firearms.
Visit the KEEP ’EM SAFE, TEXAS website to download materials in English and Spanish to share with parents and your community. Help spread the word about safe gun storage and keep fellow Texans safe.
Parent Resource Download | "Just Us" App
"In a display of motherly love and concern for her son's safety, one mom created a mobile app that would protect Black drivers in the event they are pulled over by police."
Click here to read the story:
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/mother-creates-us-mobile-app-protect-black-drivers-76794246Do you know a high school student who is passionate about emergency preparedness and community resilience?
If so, they should apply to be on the Texas Youth Preparedness Council!
The Texas Youth Preparedness Council is a statewide group made up of youth leaders from across the state who are interested in preparedness and making their communities more resilient. The mission of the council is to engage and empower youth in individual and community preparedness activities and roles. The council provides an opportunity for Texas high school students to enhance their knowledge of preparedness and develop leadership skills that will help them in addressing the needs of their communities.
Those interested in applying to be on the council should visit the Texas Youth Preparedness Council webpage for more information and download the application. Applications are due by May 1, 2021.
Safety Summit for Students!
June 15 - 17, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The TxSSC Youth Safety Summit is a free event that will be held virtually through Zoom. This summit will be hosted by the Texas School Safety Center, in collaboration with Extreme Youth Leadership. In addition, several Texas Youth Preparedness Council members will be along for the ride.
To the Administrator Addressed Correspondence
TEA CCMR Student Supports
TEA COVID School Counseling Resources
TEA Federal Program Compliance Division's FAQ Documents Posted
Safety Audits
Public schools should conduct a safety audit of facilities from September 2020 - August 2023.
Charter Schools should conduct a safety audit from September 2019 - August 2021.
District Audit Reports
At the end of the Safety Audit process, schools will be required to submit a District Audit Report to Texas School Safety Center.
Public schools expected deadline is August 2023.
Charter Schools expected deadline is August 2022.
Threat Assessment/SSSP
Districts should collect and maintain SSSP team information and data for the 2020-2021 school year for activities that occurred from September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021.
TEA will send a Qualtrics survey requesting information to Superintendents in November 2021.
Emergency Operation Plans and Annexes
EOPs and Annexes can be requested at any time by Texas School Safety Center.
Filed Education Bills in the 87th Legislative Session
March 12 was the deadline to file bills for the 87th legislature.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W31uQ15F-yt1-S6tvrvtWOd2kSiijund/view?usp=sharing
Looking for a Particular Topic?
School Safety Related Bills to Watch
Contacts
Nancy Galle, Title IV Part A School Safety Consultant
Taylor Marshall, Intern
Email: rpruitt@esc14.net
Website: https://www.esc14.net/page/t4si
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Phone: 325-675-8600
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