July 20, 2027 – KCSS training for new SSCs July 20 and July 27

From the desk of Jon Akers, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety KCSS will be conducting NEW SSC training on two dates: July 20thor July 27th.  These will be the same sessions.  We wanted to offer two sessions to accommodate hiring schedules. Below are links for your new SSC to register regarding dates and […]

July 20, 2027 – KSCA FREE PD/EILA Effective De-Escalation Strategies

Shared by Amy Riley, KY School Counselor Association via KYSAFE ListServ Turning Down the Heat- Effective De-Escalation Strategies for School Staff Student behaviors can sometimes escalate quickly, leaving school counselors, teachers and administrators feeling powerless in a room full of students. Turning Down the Heat- Effective De-Escalation Strategies for School Staff explores responses to escalated student behavior, including […]

July 23, 2026 – COPS Hiring Program (CHP) GRANTS.GOV APPLICATION DEADLINE

NOW OPEN: The FY26 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) funding opportunity will close on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 4:59 PM ET.* *IMPORTANT: Applications will be submitted in a two-step process, each with its own deadline. STEP 1: Submit an SF-424 in Grants.gov. GRANTS.GOV APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026 (4:59 PM ET). STEP 2: Submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants. […]

July 23, 2026 – School Safety Event: Preventing Online Child Exploitation

Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ If you have any questions, please contact the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse at SchoolSafety@cisa.dhs.gov. From The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse The threat of online child exploitation is pervasive and growing, especially as digital technologies advance and students spend increased time online at home and at school. It is critically […]

July 27, 2027 – KCSS training for new SSCs July 20 and July 27

From the desk of Jon Akers, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety KCSS will be conducting NEW SSC training on two dates: July 20thor July 27th.  These will be the same sessions.  We wanted to offer two sessions to accommodate hiring schedules. Below are links for your new SSC to register regarding dates and […]

July 29, 2026 – COPS Hiring Program (CHP) JUSTGRANTS APPLICATION DEADLINE

NOW OPEN: The FY26 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) funding opportunity will close on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 4:59 PM ET.* *IMPORTANT: Applications will be submitted in a two-step process, each with its own deadline. STEP 1: Submit an SF-424 in Grants.gov. GRANTS.GOV APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026 (4:59 PM ET). STEP 2: Submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants. […]

August 4, 2026 – School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) GRANTS.GOV APPLICATION DEADLINE

NOW OPEN: The FY26 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) funding opportunity will close on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 4:59 PM ET.* *IMPORTANT: Applications will be submitted in a two-step process, each with its own deadline. STEP 1: Submit an SF-424 in Grants.gov. GRANTS.GOV APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 (4:59 PM ET). STEP 2: Submit the full application including attachments […]

August 5, 2027 – Special Presentation: Return-to-School 2026 School Safety Event

Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ See below.  Please refer any questions to NTAC. From The Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) Special Presentation for the Fall 2026 return to school: NTAC hosts school safety presentation In anticipation of the Fall 2026 return to school, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center […]

August 11, 2026 – School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) JUSTGRANTS APPLICATION DEADLINE

NOW OPEN: The FY26 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) funding opportunity will close on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 4:59 PM ET.* *IMPORTANT: Applications will be submitted in a two-step process, each with its own deadline. STEP 1: Submit an SF-424 in Grants.gov. GRANTS.GOV APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 (4:59 PM ET). STEP 2: Submit the full application including attachments […]

September 17, 2026 – Emergency Operations Planning/Review

DPP Conference - Marriott Griffin Gate Lexington (10:00-11:00 Breakout Session #3) Chad Butler (Special Sign-In Process for Non-DPPs Attending) * Emergency Operations Planning/Review KCSS Consultant - Greg Smith KCSS Training Coordinator - Dan Orman