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KCSS Principal Update for November

From the desk of Patricia Greer, Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Resource Center The November Principal Update is available and live on the website.  Topics covered include the Safe Schools Week Campaign, Veteran’s Day requirements, and MTSS resources.  Reminder:  If schools have yet to participate in the Safe Schools Week campaign, they can still do so and complete the pledge.   Safe Schools Week Website:  https://kycss.org/safe-schools-week/“Level Up”Pledge: https://kycss.org/safe-schools-week/safety-week-pledge/Districts Statistics: https://kycss.org/safe-schools-week/pledge-results/

FREE Online Trainings

From the desk of Jon Akers, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Please spread the word on both of these free trainings. Tall Cop is back again….He’s the most sought after national presenter on the topic of drugs in the schools. We’ve had him present to us in person and virtually several times. You all he’s fantastic! So here he is coming to you on your computer on November 12th from 9-11 a.m. Eastern time. Back by popular...

Principal Mentor Newsletter

From the desk of Patricia Greer, Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Resource Center KCSS and its principal mentor partners have developed a monthly update. Click to view October. The Principal Mentoring Program webpage also has the newsletter and other helpful information.

CISA Releases Anonymous Threat Response Guidance and Toolkit for K-12 Schools

From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released the Anonymized Threat Response Guidance: A Toolkit for K-12 Schools, a new resource to help kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools and their law enforcement and community partners create tailored approaches to addressing anonymous threats of violence, including those received on social media. The toolkit outlines steps school leaders can take to assess and respond to anonymous threats, better prepare for and prevent future threats, and...

After the tragedy school resources

After the tragedy that occurred recently in Winder, Georgia, KCSS is aware that school communities are feeling the impact. Below are multiple links to resources to assist school leaders. Sample letterNational Tragedy (revised for state or local) Guides to talking with studentsTalking to Children about the Shooting (NCTSN)Talking to Kids about Tragedies (Such as Shootings and Terror Attacks) in the News: (National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement) And other helpful resources Emergency Guide: Tragedy Resources: On this page, you will...

New SRO Technical Assistance

From the desk of Jon Akers, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety If you have recently hired a new SRO, we are offering transition assistance for them. This could greatly benefit a new SRO who hasn’t gone through the initial SRO 1 training. Transitioning from the “road” into a “school environment” is a major change. Working with one of KASROs mentors is something you might want to seriously consider. This is a cost free service provided by KCSS....

TIPE Learning Collaborative 2024-2025

Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ Below is an opportunity to assist districts in meeting requirements of KRS 158.4416, which mandates that each local board of education must develop a plan for implementing a trauma-informed approach in its schools. Senate Bill 2 requires that the Trauma-Informed Plans be reviewed and updated annually, incorporated into the annual Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) and submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education. If you have any questions about this training opportunity,...

Kentucky Center for School Safety Designated Taylor County School District as having a School Resource Officer Promising Program

The Kentucky Center for School Safety (KCSS), in collaboration with the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers (KYASRO), offered a competitive award program for school resource officer programs. School districts were asked to submit their SRO programs to be considered as a Kentucky SRO Promising Program. “SROs are part of the fiber of a school community. They serve as mentors, teachers, and protectors of our students.” Jon Akers, Executive Director of KCSS TAYLOR COUNTY:Taylor County’s SRO Program has been in...

Free Trauma-Informed Practices for Educators (TIPE) training opportunities

Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ SB 2 (2024) enhances the existing requirements about districts developing and updating plans for implementing a trauma-informed approach in the schools. The 2024-2025 Trauma-Informed Practices for Educators and School Personnel Learning Collaborative offers participants in-depth knowledge about and opportunity to apply trauma-informed practices in their school settings. The UK Center on Trauma and Children (CTAC) is pleased to offer one learning collaborative in 2024-2025 beginning on 11/12/24. This learning collaborative has both...
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