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March 1-7 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky

From the desk of Mike Kochasic, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NOAA/National Weather Service, Louisville, KY Louisville, KY Weather Forecast Office News Release CONTACT:Mike KochasicWarning Coordination MeteorologistNOAA/National Weather Service, Louisville, KY502-968-5195 michael.kochasic@noaa.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 March 1-7 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in KentuckyStatewide Tornado Safety Drill to be Held on Wednesday March 2 – 10:07 am EST (Louisville, Kentucky) – Wednesday March 2, 2022 will mark the 10 year anniversary since the deadly West Liberty, KY tornado, and...

Registration is Open: June 22-23, 2022 Safe Schools and Communities Conference

From the desk of Lee Ann Morrison, Research Fellow, and Justice and Law Enforcement, Kentucky Center for School Safety Registration is OpenJune 22-23, 2022 Safe Schools and Communities Conference Eastern Kentucky University, Perkins Building, RichmondHosted by the Kentucky Center for School Safety This two-day event is FREE OF CHARGE and is open to law enforcement officers, school administrators, and school personnel. Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis so register soon. Attendance to this conference does include...

COPS grants announced…which can involve hiring more SROs

From the desk of Jon Akers, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Community Oriented Policing includes School Resource Officers. Only Police agencies can apply for this grant. I strongly recommend that you contact your local Law Enforcement agency to see if they are interested in applying for these funds and increasing the number of SROs in your school district. COPS Hiring Program (CHP) The 2022 COPS Hiring Program is a competitive grant program designed to provide funds directly...

Save the Date for School Safety Coordinator’s Update Training

Save the Date for School Safety Coordinator’s Update Training From the Kentucky Center for School Safety Please save June 14, 2022 for this year’s School Safety Coordinator update training. The training will begin at 8:30 a.m. EASTERN Time and conclude 11:30. Three hours of EILA credit will be provided. This session will be via zoom. During the zoom meeting, there will be a Chat Room available for any questions that may pop up as our presentation progresses. FOR NEW SSCs:...

2022 KYASRO Awards and Scholarships

Registration Open for Trauma-Informed Practices for Educators and School Personnel Learning Collaboratives

From the desk of Kathryn Tillett, MSSW CSW, Kentucky AWARE Project Director, Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Student Success, Office of Continuous Improvement and Support In partnership with KDE, University of Kentucky Center on Trauma and Children is offering Trauma-Informed Practices for Educators and School Personnel Learning Collaboratives. There will be three learning collaboratives held during 2022-2023: two in person and one virtual option. There is no charge for participation. Participants will Prepare to meet the requirements of the School...

Summit students treated to pizza following safety scare in Columbus

Ben Wilcox, Kentucky School Security Marshal, shared with the fourth-graders at Summit Elementary about the importance of their action in Ohio as well as continually learning how to be a safe and good person. Photos by EMILY PORTER | The Daily Independent From The Daily Independent By EMILY PORTER | The Daily Independent | May 11, 2021 Summit fourth-graders were recognized for their response during a scary situation on a field trip in Ohio. The students and teachers had pooled...

Persistence to Graduation Summit invitation

Shared by G. Douglas Roberts, KDE via Safe Schools ListServ Register now for the 2022 Persistence to Graduation Summit Join the Kentucky Department of Education’s Division of Student Success for the 2022 Persistence to Graduation Summit on June 28-29 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Louisville. This experience will bring together education professionals from across Kentucky to share innovative strategies to support students on pathways to graduate high school and transition successfully to their next chapter. This highly interactive event...

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After the School Tragedy Resources

Tragedy Resources Resources dealing with school violence and tragedy. The safety of our precious children and staff is our first priority. Here are some available resources: After the Tragedy …In the ClassroomSchool Violence Prevention: Tips for Parents & Educators (NASP)Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster(SAMHSA)Information for Parents During a CrisisCoping with Traumatic Events: Resources for Children, Parents, Educators, and Other Professionals (resources also available in Spanish, Chinese & Japanese) (SAMHSA)Talking to children about terrorist attacks and...

Resources for supporting children and adults following acts of violence

Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYFRYSC ListServ Considering the recent events involving mass violence, the Kentucky Department of Education would like to connect schools, families and the community with resources for talking with children about mass shootings and other events involving violence. The linked document, which was initially compiled by The University of Kentucky’s Center on Trauma and Children, provides resources that can be used across developmental stages. For more information, contact Doug Roberts at doug.roberts@education.ky.gov or (502) 564-4772. National Child...

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