September 2021 School Safety Community Bulletin: Events, Opportunities, and Resources

Learn about the latest school safety news and resources for the K-12 academic community

September 2021 Latest News Upcoming Events and Opportunities New School Safety Resources Latest News September is National Preparedness Month National Preparedness Month occurs every September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. Each week throughout the month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready Campaign focuses on a different aspect of preparedness for individuals, families, and communities, with the week of September 19-25 dedicated specifically to teaching youth. Learn more about educating children and students about preparedness, and access tools, games, and information to help them be prepared before, during, and after disasters here. Back to School During COVID-19: Mental Health Resources from SAMHSA The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), released several back-to-school resources designed to address mental health and resiliency in school settings. Specific resources include a Supporting Student and Staff Mental Health Toolkit; a Behavioral Health Impacts Overview; and a Virtual Learning Session on strengthening school communities. Learn more and access additional resources here. Classroom WISE Training Package on Mental Health Literacy for Teachers and School Staff Now Available The Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network, in partnership with the National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, has developed a free self-guided online course; video library and resource collection; and a website focused on educator mental health literacy. The 3-part training package, Classroom WISE (Well-Being Information and Strategies for Educators), was informed by and co-developed with educators from across the nation and offers evidence-based strategies and skills to engage and support students with mental health concerns in the classroom. Learn more here. Back to top Upcoming Events and Opportunities Grants and Funding Opportunities American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Application Deadline: Ongoing Events, Webinars, and Conferences What is School Safety? – On-Demand In this podcast series from the National Center for School Safety, guest speakers describe the importance of having a comprehensive school safety plan; explain different perspectives on school safety; and highlight the connections between school safety strategies. Listen to the podcast and access all episodes in the series. Preparing for Cyber Threats in K-12 Schools – Sept. 28, 2021 Hosted by the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse in coordination with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), this informational webinar will provide an overview of cybersecurity threats, recommendations, and resources for the kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) school community. Learn more and register. How to Develop a Competitive Grant Application Webinar – Sept. 30, 2021 and Oct. 28, 2021 The Office of Financial Resources at SAMHSA will conduct a webinar on how to develop a competitive grant application. The session will address the four registration processes that need to be completed; preparing to apply for a grant; key components of the Notice of Funding Opportunity; responding effectively to the evaluation criteria; and resources and technical assistance that are available. Read more. Expanding Supports for Student Health and Mental Health – Oct. 5, 2021 In partnership with the Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Program and Grantee Support Services, the Student Engagement and Attendance Center is hosting a two-part webinar series. Webinar two will focus on strategies for supporting students' health and mental health during and following a global pandemic and will feature a presentation from two states that are doing innovative work in this area. Learn more. 4th Annual National Cybersecurity Summit – Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, 2021 The virtual Cybersecurity Summit, hosted by CISA, brings together cybersecurity and critical infrastructure stakeholders for meaningful conversations and collaboration on cybersecurity, with presentations focused specifically on the vulnerability management ecosystem; collaborating for the collective defense; the cyber workforce; and the cyber/physical convergence. Access additional details and registration information for all four sessions. Advancing School Mental Health Conference – Oct. 14-15, 2021 Hosted by NCSMH, the Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health brings together leaders, practitioners, researchers, and other stakeholders in the school mental health field to share the latest research and best practices. Read more and register. 2021 National Summit on School Safety – Oct. 26-28, 2021 This virtual summit, organized by Safe and Sound Schools, convenes national experts, leaders and practitioners from across the school safety community. Summit topics include school threat assessment and management, planning for physical safety and security, fostering a trauma informed school culture, and supporting social and emotional learning. Learn more and register. 5th National Student Safety & Security Conference & Workshop – Nov. 17-19, 2021 This conference brings together members of the school safety community to identify and share best practices concerning school safety and model a community process to end school violence in all its forms, including shootings, bullying, and emergency events. Find out more. Visit the SchoolSafety.gov Opportunities Page for additional school safety-related grants, webinars, conferences, and more. Back to top New School Safety Resources Toolkit for Responding to COVID-19 Cases (CDC) – Designed for K-12 school administrators, this toolkit outlines guidance and strategies to help schools be prepared to respond quickly when someone with COVID-19 has been in the school or at a school event. First Aid for Severe Trauma (FAST) Training (DHS) – The FAST training program, available to organizations and individuals seeking education on handling a life-threatening bleeding emergency, empowers high school students with the skills and knowledge necessary to save a life. Protecting Sensitive and Personal Information from Ransomware-Caused Data Breaches (CISA) – This fact sheet provides information for all private sector organizations, including critical infrastructure organizations, on preventing and responding to ransomware-caused data breaches. Visit SchoolSafety.gov for additional resources to support school safety and security efforts.   Back to top If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future newsletters, please contact us at SchoolSafety@hq.dhs.gov. Follow @SchoolSafetyGov on Twitter for additional school safety updates. 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