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SUMMARY:September 2\, 2026 – Keeping Kids Safe- A Parent's Guide to Youth Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Shared by Beck Whipple via KYFRYSC ListServ \nPlease share far and wide\, as this is an incredible opportunity for parents to learn from one of the nation’s top youth suicide prevention experts\, Dr. Singer! \n\nOnline event\nWednesday\, September 2  •  8 PM – 9:30 PM EDT \nOverview \n\nA Parent’s Guide to Youth Suicide Prevention\nWhen a child is struggling\, the people who love them most may not realize how much they are hurting or know what to say. Join youth suicide prevention expert Jonathan B. Singer\, PhD\, LCSW\, for practical guidance on recognizing the signs\, starting difficult conversations\, and helping a child feel heard and supported. \nThis event is intended for parents and caregivers of children in grades K–12\, as well as educators and school professionals who support young people. \nKeeping Kids Safe: A Parent’s Guide to Youth Suicide Prevention\nWednesday\, September 2\, 2026\n8:00–9:30 p.m. ET\nLive on Zoom \nYou’ll learn how to: \nSee the common risk factors and warning signs\, even when a child appears to be doing well.\nSay the right words to ask directly about suicide with calm and confidence.\nSupport a struggling child in a way that helps them feel heard\, believed\, and less alone. \nSpeaker Bio\nJonathan B. Singer\, PhD\, LCSW\, is a professor of social work at Loyola University Chicago and a leading expert on youth suicide prevention. He is the former president of the American Association of Suicidology\, coauthor of Suicide in Schools\, and host of the award-winning Social Work Podcast. Dr. Singer also serves on The Wellness Institute’s Clinical Advisory Board. \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/september-2-2026-keeping-kids-safe-a-parents-guide-to-youth-suicide-prevention/
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SUMMARY:September 8\, 2026 – PREPaRE workshop 1 on school crisis response
DESCRIPTION:Shared by Christina Weeter\, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ \nPlease see the flyers below for upcoming training in the PREPaRE school crisis response model\, hosted by CKEC and sponsored by the KDE Stronger Connections Grant.  If you have any questions\, please contact Mark Helton at mark.helton@ckec.org. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/september-8-2026-prepare-workshop-1-on-school-crisis-response/
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SUMMARY:September 10\, 2026 – K-12 Cybersecurity Foundations Resource Package Event
DESCRIPTION:From the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) \n\nThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is hosting a CISA Live! session on LinkedIn Live on 9/10 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM ET. The event will feature CISA experts breaking down their newly released K-12 Cybersecurity Foundations Resource Package\, offering practical\, cost-effective strategies tailored to school resources and staff expertise. Attendees will get a clear look at the current K-12 threat landscape\, learn actionable controls to mitigate risks\, and participate in a live Q&A. Tune in on LinkedIn Live to bring your questions directly to CISA’s team! \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/september-10-2026-k-12-cybersecurity-foundations-resource-package-event/
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SUMMARY:September 14-18\, 2026 – Safe Schools Week
DESCRIPTION:The Kentucky Center for School Safety (KCSS) is excited to announce that the theme for Kentucky Safe Schools Week is “Strong Roots. Safe Schools\,” scheduled for September 14-18\, 2026. This year’s theme highlights the need for ongoing vigilance and proactive steps to keep learning environments secure across the Commonwealth.\nThis week focuses on helping schools strengthen their safety initiatives through targeted activities and discussions. The goal is to raise awareness of various aspects of school safety and empower students\, teachers\, parents\, guardians\, and the wider community to take proactive steps to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for everyone.Please complete the pledge and have members of your school community (staff\, students\, parents\, and community stakeholders) complete the pledge. Pledge \n\n\nDuring Safe Schools Week\, the KCSS website provides a variety of teaching aids\, along with the online pledge and the Kentucky Safe Schools Week Toolkit\, loaded with resources\, lessons\, and ideas. Resources will also be available for school administrators and others at http://www.kycss.org/safe-schools-week.\n\nPlease watch the KCSS state pledge data map to see your district’s data.\n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/september-14-18-2026-safe-schools-week/
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SUMMARY:September 16\, 2026 – BJA/COPS STOP Grantee Networking Drop-In session
DESCRIPTION:From the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) \nNetworking Drop-In \nBJA/COPS STOP Grantees: Join our Networking Drop-In session 9/16 from 12-1 PM ET or 3-4 PM ET! These sessions are not recorded; a Zoom link will be sent via email. If you are a grantee and do not receive these emails\, please reach out and let us know (schoolsafety@umich.edu). \nAdd Drop-In to Calendar \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/september-16-2026-bja-cops-stop-grantee-networking-drop-in-session/
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SUMMARY:September 16\, 2026 – Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the U.S. Secret Service \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/september-16-2026-enhancing-school-safety-using-behavioral-threat-assessment/
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SUMMARY:September 17\, 2026 – Emergency Operations Planning/Review
DESCRIPTION:DPP Conference – Marriott Griffin Gate \nLexington (10:00-11:00 Breakout Session #3) \nChad Butler \n(Special Sign-In Process for Non-DPPs Attending) \n* Emergency Operations Planning/Review \nKCSS Consultant – Greg Smith \nKCSS Training Coordinator – Dan Orman \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/september-17-2026-emergency-operations-planning-review/
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SUMMARY:September 17\, 2026 – Enhancing K-12 Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Practices
DESCRIPTION:Shared by Christina Weeter\, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ \nPlease see the free virtual training opportunity below hosted by CISA & SchoolSafety.gov. If you have any questions\, please contact the CISA School Safety team at SchoolSafety@cisa.dhs.gov. \n\nPlease join the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) School Safety Task Force on Thursday\, September 17 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET for a virtual training on enhancing behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) practices in kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools. \nBTAM is a critical component of school safety\, helping to identify and address concerning behaviors before they escalate to crises. This session will explore how K-12 leaders and staff can build and strengthen BTAM processes that promote early intervention and prevent school violence\, especially when embedded within a multi-tiered system of support. A panel of experts will share strategies on integrating BTAM with existing prevention frameworks; effectively following up with students to ensure meaningful progress; and fostering collaboration among school staff\, mental health professionals and law enforcement partners. \nEvent Details \n\nWhen: September 17\, 2026\, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET\nWhere: Microsoft Teams Town Hall (access link to be provided to registrants one day in advance of the event)\nRegistration: K-12ThreatAssessment.eventbrite.com\n\n\nRegister Here\n\nThe subject matter covered during this event will be particularly relevant to school and district administrators\, teachers and school staff\, mental health professionals\, school resource officers and school-based law enforcement personnel\, state and local law enforcement\, parents and guardians\, and other members of the school safety community. If you have any questions\, please contact the CISA School Safety team at SchoolSafety@cisa.dhs.gov. \n\nCISA’s School Safety Virtual Trainings are designed to address key school safety issues facing the K-12 academic community. Each virtual training features leaders and subject matter experts from a range of organizations\, who share information\, best practices and resources available to prevent\, protect against\, mitigate\, respond to and recover from critical school safety threats and risks. Learn more about CISA’s school safety program here.  \nIf you require a reasonable modification to fully participate in this event\, please contact SchoolSafety@cisa.dhs.gov and CISA.PACT_Compliance@cisa.dhs.gov as soon as possible with your request. \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/september-17-2026-enhancing-k-12-behavioral-threat-assessment-and-management-practices/
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SUMMARY:September 18\, 2026 - CACKy & FBI Victim Services virtual training on Violent Online Networks
DESCRIPTION:Shared by Christina Weeter\, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ \nI’d like to pass along the following training opportunity hosted by the FBI on risks for sexual exploitation of students/children.  This is not a KDE-sponsored training so please direct any questions to cnwilde@fbi.gov. \n\nFBI Victim Services Presents: Violent Online Networks \nThe Teams link to join the training session will be provided one week in advance of each training date. \nPlease join FBI Victim Specialist Stacey Sanders\, Cassie Wilde\, and FBI CAFI Hillary Kozloski-Smith for a presentation on Violent Online Networks. This presentation focuses on the growing threat of online extremist networks and the unique challenges they present when identifying victims and conducting interviews.  VON refers to a decentralized online extremist network that targets vulnerable individuals\, often minors through social media platforms\, gaming spaces\, and encrypted messaging apps. These groups use manipulation\, coercion\, and psychological control to exploit victims. Tactics may include grooming\, threats\, humiliation\, self-harm coercion\, sexual exploitation\, and the production of violent or degrading content. Unlike traditional organized groups\, these channels operate through loosely connected online communities that encourage escalating harm\, radicalization\, and control over victims. Victims are often isolated\, fearful\, and manipulated into believing they cannot leave or report the abuse. \nHousekeeping: \n\nThis training will not be recorded.\nThere will be time available after presentation for questions for MDT members.\n\nObjective: \n\nTo ensure Forensic interviewers and MDT members understand the dynamics of online coercion\, the psychological control used by offenders\, and the significant shame\, fear\, and loyalty conflicts victims may experience.\nGuidance on building rapport\, avoiding judgment\, and allowing victims to explain their online experiences in their own words is critical to obtaining accurate information while minimizing further trauma.\nUnderstanding these networks and their tactics for investigations and forensic interviewing to identify victims\, gather evidence\, and support recovery.\n\nContent Warning: Information discussed includes child abuse\, child sexual abuse\, animal cruelty\, blood & gore\, self-mutilation\, eating disorders\, mental health disorders\, and violence. \nInformation: https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA250306 \nhttps://www.missingkids.org/blog/2025/using-sextortion-to-groom-kids-for-violence-pain \nRegistration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=42PHTvX1D0aWHb2HEf5rxcUjP2ampSVDg_jgq4ehLBpUNjZWRkJaVDhMMk5INEhTTEJVQkVTQlA3RiQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/september-18-2026-cacky-fbi-victim-services-virtual-training-on-violent-online-networks/
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SUMMARY:September 23-24\, 2026 – KSPMA Annual State Conference & Tradeshow
DESCRIPTION: \nThe 2026 Annual State Conference & Tradeshow is September 23-24\, 2026.\nThe tradeshow floor features 140+ exhibitors with dedicated tradeshow hours totaling 7.5 hours. \nPlease take a look around this website if you are unfamiliar with what this group does and who they serve. \nkspma.org\nhttps://kspma.org/conference \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/september-23-24-2026-kspma-annual-state-conference-tradeshow/
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