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 […]

When: Nov 12, 2024, from 9:00 – 11:00 EST Training provided by Tall Cop, Jermaine Galloway, and hosted by the Kentucky Center for School Safety Register FREE OF CHARGE at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6882657358238728795 EILA credit is available for educators. This webinar is for educators, prevention providers, coalition members, law enforcement, probation officers, school administration, treatment providers, and counselors. The Tall […]

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 […]

When: November 19, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:30 EST This is a repeat session from October. Are you a new school-based law enforcement officer transitioning into the role of SRO? Join us on October 8th at 10:00 EST via Zoom for an open discussion with experienced SROs. Panelists will discuss best practices, legal issues, roles and […]

From the desk of Jon Akers, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Special webinar on Sextortion to be offered by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. This is something that is extremely important to know more about. I encourage all public educators (admin. teachers classified etc.), MH, School Nurses, SROs and our private […]

Save the Date June 10-11, 2025 – Safe Schools and Communities Conference

From the desk of Jon Akers, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety We’re planning to conduct our Annual SSC Update Training on June 16, 2025 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon EASTERN time. Closer to the June 16th meeting, a zoom link along with an agenda will be emailed.

From the United States Secret Service NEW RELEASE: Aligning Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management with a Multi-tiered System of Support: Building a Continuum of Prevention and Intervention In anticipation of the Fall 2025 return to school, the U.S. Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) will host a virtual event to highlight the Center’s latest release, titled Aligning Behavioral […]

From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Please join Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) School Safety on Thursday, August 28 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT for a virtual training on back-to-school safety and emergency preparedness actions for kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools. The start of the school year provides a critical window for […]

KCSS – High in Plain Sight: Current Drug Trends – UPDATE – 1.5 hours Mon, Sep 29, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT Please register for KCSS – High in Plain Sight: Current Drug Trends – UPDATE – 1.5 hours on Sep 29, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/93429249987670365 After registering, you will receive […]

From the desk of Lee Ann Morrison, Research Fellow, and Justice and Law Enforcement, Kentucky Center for School Safety National Association of School Resource Officers BASIC SRO COURSE October 13-17, 2025 Madisonville, KY This 40-hour course is designed for any law enforcement officer or school administrator working in an educational environment. The course emphasizes three […]