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KCSS Online Training Series for School Based Law Enforcement includes: School Resource Officer Orientation, Building Relationships, Search and Seizure in Schools, SB1 and SB8 - What are they all about and Cyber Security in a Virtual Learning Environment
These trainings run from January 26 through April 1.
For brochure, for more information and how to register, click here
To Kentucky Public School
Principals and Assistant Principals:
This document is being presented to principals and assistant
principals as a list of reminders for school administrators
to consider when addressing current trends and state laws
that pertain to school safety practices.
It is not to be construed as a best practices document but
rather a quick reference guide of reminders and suggestions.
As always, if you have questions regarding current trends or
practices in school safety, feel free
to contact staff members from the Kentucky Center for School
Safety at 1-877-805-4277.
Thank you for serving as school-based administrators. You
remain the key implementers of all
safety practices in your school.
Best regards,
Jon R. Akers, Executive Director
Download Considerations for Practices
in School Safety
Jon Akers, Executive Director of KCSS makes urgent plea to
school personnel:
Child protection professionals across the country are very
concerned about the safety and welfare of children who have
been in the home since March due to the pandemic. Many
students are still isolated and receiving online
instruction. Experts fear these students may be at a greater
risk of various forms of abuse and even online threats or
cyberbullying. These kids need protection.
I want to make an earnest recommendation to our educators to
include the School Safety Tipline information (see below) on
every online lesson that is being taught every day. I want
the students to have a constant reminder that there is help
“out there” …
Cabinet for Health and Family Services: The official Team Kentucky source for information concerning COVID-19
Kentucky Department of Education:
COVID-19 Updates and Information for P-12 Education
Plan, prepare, and respond to coronavirus disease
Active Shooter Training Video
The Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) has officially released the Active Shooter Training video as required by Senate Bill 1. Please see the link below to access this required training video. Please be reminded that any staff member (certified, classified or paraprofessional) who will have contact with students must view this video/training. For more information contact
Ben Wilcox, School Security Marshal, DOCJT
Click here to view
Click here to read letter from Ben Wilcox
Handle With Care Notification System
Handle With Care (HWC) is the notification system described
in the School Safety & Resiliency Act where schools and
districts are required to collaborate with law enforcement
to create procedures for notification of a student who has
been trauma-exposed as part of the plan for implementing a
trauma-informed approach in schools. The Kentucky State
Police (KSP) have implemented a notification system that is
now active statewide. The information below has been
provided to us by KSP regarding implementation of the HWC
program.
Click here to view
2020 KYASRO Scholarship winners:
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Congratulations to all the award and scholarship winners!
Non-Traditional
Instruction (NTI) Support Services – Kentucky.gov -
KDE is providing district staff and teachers with the
support and tools necessary for successful in-person,
virtual, and blended instruction. This site is intended for
use as an on-going and growing resource for educators across
the Commonwealth in supporting quality instruction wherever
students are learning.
Google Resources: DISTANCE LEARNING STRATEGIES
Save time and engage students with ideas and resources for
remote teaching. It also supports teachers, students, and
guardians during school closures with distance learning
resources.
The
Kentucky Attorney General Office offers this
Internet Safety
Toolkit as a guide to help keep
children safe online. The internet and other technologies
have drastically changed the way children interact with
their world; the internet has become a major part of nearly
every aspect of our lives. Today’s children have access to
the internet at very young ages; they are comfortable with
it and able to interact with it easily.
Bark for Schools - Providing the Tools That Schools Need —
Free trial for parents and free all public and private K-12
schools, Bark for Schools includes G Suite and Office 365
student account monitoring, Chrome/Chromebook monitoring,
and web content filtering.
FBI Safe Online Surfing - FBI-SOS is a free, fun, and
informative program that promotes cyber citizenship by
educating students in third to eighth grades on the
essentials of online security.
Students will learn skills to keep them cyber safe in a game
format.
Cyber-Bullying: Suggestions for Parents - (KCSS)
Cyber-bullying can range from rude comments to lies,
impersonations, and threats, therefore your responses may
depend on the nature and severity of the cyber-bullying.
Cyber-Bullying: Suggestions for Students - (KCSS) What to do if you are Cyber-bullied, How to Prevent being Cyber-bullied, and How to Prevent being a Cyber-bully.
Cyber-Bullying: Writing Prompts - (KCSS) (From the Ad
Council-YouTube videos. Titles hyperlinked below)
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The Kitchen (video)
Writing Prompt (handout)
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Talent Show (video)
Writing Prompt (handout)
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Bulletin Board (video)
Writing Prompt (handout)
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Everyone Knows Your Name (video)
Writing Prompt (handout)
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General Writing Prompt (handout)
Digital Awareness for Parents
– StopBullying.gov - The digital world is constantly
evolving with new social media platforms, apps, and devices,
and children and teens are often the first to use them. Some
negative things that may occur include cyberbullying,
sexting, posting hateful messages or content, and
participating in negative group conversations.
Cyberbullying Fact Sheet: Identification, Prevention, and
Response – Cyberbullying Research Center - Hinduja, S. &
Patchin, J. W. (2020). A guide to help
educators/parents/guardians spot cyberbullying. This fact
sheet also addresses how to respond appropriately.
Coronavirus, Online Learning, Social Isolation, and
Cyberbullying: How To Support Our Students – Cyberbullying
Research Center - The coronavirus (COVID-19) has taken the
world by storm and disrupted so many aspects of our lives.
Here are three important considerations… (Hinduja, S. & Patchin, J. W.)
Social
Networking - Netsmartz - This site provides age-appropriate
videos and activities to help teach students to be safer
online with the goal of helping them become more aware of
potential online risks.
NSTeens.org - Videos and resources
specifically for teens and tweens.
Smart Social Networking - Cyberbullying Research Center -
Fifteen Tips for Teens - Don't let your social media use
negatively affect your life, now or in the future. Use these
15 simple steps to safeguard your online reputation.
Facebook, Instagram, and Social - Common Sense Media - Use
our social media guide for parents: tips, advice, and the
latest research to ... the social media landscape and help
keep your kids' online interactions safe.
Social Media Rules
for Teens and Tweens Video -
Here are five rules to share with kids before they start sharing online.
Snap Chat
Handout - (KCSS) This addresses the SnapChat app where
messages, photos and videos disappear. It can be fun for
teens but there are some pointers and tips to make this app
safe for everyone. That Little Ghost Can Haunt You! Be
careful... It might seem fun. Easy for anyone to save your
snaps and forward them on without you knowing.
Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19
(NASP) Families across the country are adapting to the
evolving changes in daily life caused by the COVID-19
pandemic. Most schools and nonessential
businesses are closed, and parents and other caregivers are
faced with helping their families adjust to the new normal.
Talking With Children About Coronavirus Disease
(CDC) Messages for parents, school staff, and others working
with children. As public conversations around coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, children may worry about
themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with
COVID-19.
FREE Hotline...National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Together, we can create awareness and give emotional support
to those who may be contemplating suicide. If you or someone
you know is in an emotional distress or suicidal crisis,
please call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
S.T.O.P.! Tipline - Safe School Reporting Tool (Kentucky Office of
Homeland Security) - Use this tip line (or call
1-866-393-6659) to report concerns of
any kind, whether it be at home or at school. You may report
anonymously, or choose to be contacted. This is a free
service for all Kentuckians.
Disaster Distress Helpline -
SAMHSA.
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990
(text Talk WithUs to 66746),
is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to
providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are
experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or
human-caused disaster. This hotline is toll-free and multilingual.
Eddie Eagle: Parents play a key role in
developing safe practices and are ultimately responsible for
the behavior and safety of their children. The goal of the Eddie Eagle GunSafe®
program is to help you bring up an important safety issue
with your child. Available videos,
video 1,
video 2,
video 3
The
Be SMART campaign to raise awareness
that responsible gun storage – storing guns locked, unloaded
and separate from ammunition – can save children’s lives. Be
SMART emphasizes that it’s an adult responsibility to keep
kids from accessing guns, and that every adult can play a
role in keeping kids and communities safer. Resources
available.
Video available
KCSS
is proud to announce the release of the newly revised
Emergency Management Resource Guide and
Emergency Management Quick Reference Guide: