June 17, 2026 – BJA/COPS STOP Grantee Networking Drop-In

Networking Drop-In BJA/COPS STOP Grantees: Join the National Center for School Safety Networking Drop-In session on 6/17 from 12-1 PM and 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 the National […]

June 23, 2026 – Current SSC update training

From the desk of Jon Akers, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety I am sharing our plans for our annual update training for all current School Safety Coordinators. We typically work with experienced SSCs in June, new SSCs in July. Tentatively, we are scheduling New SSCs for official training sessions on July 20 & July 27. We are going with […]

June 25, 2026 – Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) & Preparing for Active Shooter Situations (PASS) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar

From the desk of Patricia Greer, Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Resource Center The COPS department has released webinar dates below. You can scroll down and sign up using the link in the COPS email. FY26 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar  TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026 | 1:00 PM […]

June 29, 2026 – COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) & COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program (CAMP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar

From the desk of Patricia Greer, Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Resource Center The COPS department has released webinar dates below. You can scroll down and sign up using the link in the COPS email. FY26 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar  TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026 | 1:00 PM […]

July 7, 2026 – FY26 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar

From the desk of Patricia Greer, Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Resource Center The COPS department has released webinar dates below. You can scroll down and sign up using the link in the COPS email. FY26 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar  TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026 | 1:00 PM […]

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 […]