ESC Region 12 Safe & Healthy School

1. A TAA letter on school safety was released on July 21 (https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/school-safety-requirements-and-information)

2. Mark your calendars:

• TEA is hosting a Weekly Exterior Door Sweep Webinar on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 12:00 noon. Register for the Weekly Exterior Door Sweep webinar here.
• The Texas School Safety Center will give an overview of the upcoming statewide Intruder Detection Audit program for District and Public Charter Superintendents on August 16, 2022, at 12:00 noon. You can register for the Intruder Detection Audit webinar here.

3. Everyone on your Threat Assessment team must be trained through the ESC (Join us on August 25 for session 290358/290360 or September 23 for session 290357/290365) or the TxSSC (https://txssc.txstate.edu/events/sbta-trainings/).

August 2, 9am-12pm, session 281333

Multicultural Awareness: Understanding the National Diversity of Student Cultures in our Texas Schools (partnered with Prairie View A&M)

August 3-4, 8am-5pm

Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP)

https://texasfriday.org/event/ditep-waco-2-day-training/

August 9, 8:30am -9:30am, session 277736

Stop the Bleed TOT

August 24, 9am -4pm, session 279547

Trauma-Sensitive Schools and SEL

August 25, 9am-4pm, session 290358, 290360

Behavior Threat Assessment

September 8, 9am -12pm, session 276372

Elementary Counselor Best Practice Institute

September 12, 9am -4pm, session 284185

Building Resilience: Growing a Systematic Campus SEL Program (Build Foundation and Create a Plan)

September 14, 9am -10am, session 276361

Counselor Zoom #1 (40 Developmental Assets)

September 15, 9am -12pm, session 276418

New Counselor Academy #1

September 20, 9am to 11am, session 278130

Safe and Healthy Schools Series and Office Hours (this is ongoing through the year)

September 21, 9am to 4pm, session 266810

Trauma-Sensitive Schools Training for Educators

September 23, 9am -4pm, session 290357, 290365

Behavior Threat Assessment

September 27, 12pm to 1pm, session 275102

School Board Human Trafficking

September 28, 9am -4pm, session 276468

504: The Basics

October 5, 9am-1pm with a Working Lunch, session 275083

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Online, On-Demand Courses

• Human Trafficking for Superintendents, session #252332
  
• Human Trafficking for School Boards, session #252323
• SB 11: The Omnibus School Safety Bill Canvas Course, session # 252334
• Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS) & Support for Students Exposed to Trauma (SSET), session #257779

*Watch our live calendar at https://tinyurl.com/23d8cp2r

Training available to schedule on-site:

• Behavior Threat Assessment (to train your Threat Assessment/Safe and Supportive Schools Team)
• Behavior Threat Assessment TableTops (for your Threat Assessment/Safe and Supportive Schools Team to take an in-depth look at how your team operates and work through a case)
• Digital Responsibility & Social Media Safety (to train your students)
• True Colors (offered for students and staff as a team-building/self-awareness opportunity)
• AS+K Suicide Prevention (to train staff)
• Youth Mental Health First Aid (to train staff)
• Trauma-Sensitive Schools (to train staff)

*Contact us for pricing and to schedule.

1. Don't forget about NetSmartz's Into the Cloud (https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/intothecloud)

2. Safe and Sound Schools shares:

• The 2022 State of School Safety Report (https://safeandsoundschools.org/resources/state-of-school-safety-reports/)

3. The Campus Safety Magazine delivers:

• July 28th Newsletter (https://view.m.emeraldexpoinfo.com/?qs=669f93fda2b429af102d176c77b81fb23980609aa43d65603a20be3243c373c9daf66c49ccbda67b31fb6f81bf5c6c70711c3b15593caa32ee753556fde0abbb65baffcfe7645c08e22a6831fe3b5864)
• July 26th Newsletter (https://view.m.emeraldexpoinfo.com/?qs=82b0800443f8094a7760ce122e7a0605a77dd6db5e9bda3a28c4779e36225d8ad4a4d28f59ceaf4df3dcea31af80ad1191902652ab746edc8d4ae1b2b54a5fe8b9bf895020a72d0545ea81ae713f5077)
• July 19th Newsletter (https://view.m.emeraldexpoinfo.com/?qs=36c40fc78bc2994c2f2c039d6197616c4ea657125a44a48d45b8a6b20a8d4fbd1d701d63c5790ff0b863d7fe54266a9489eafecaf898eac4424adf603f9662a01906baf1cd5f74dabfada79155f36779)

4. The National School Safety Center presents:

• School Safety Communications Planning Guide (https://www.nc2s.org/resource/school-safety-communications-planning-guide/)
  
• Human Trafficking Response Guide for School Resource Officers (https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/library)
  
• Physical Security Measures Overview Guide (https://www.nc2s.org/resource/physical-security-measures-overview/)
• Focusing on Safety Report (https://www.nc2s.org/resource/focusing-on-safety-report/)
• New Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Number released - 988 is now the new three-digit dialing code connecting people to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, where compassionate, accessible care and support are available for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress.
• A Quick Guide to Information Sharing During Threat Reporting and Assessment Guide (https://www.nc2s.org/resource/a-quick-guide-to-information-sharing-during-threat-reporting-assessment/)
• Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM): Best Practice Considerations for K-12 Schools Publication (https://www.nc2s.org/resource/behavioral-threat-assessment-and-management-btam-best-practice-considerations-for-k-12-schools/)
• Getting Buy-In for Anonymous Reporting Systems Webinar (https://www.nc2s.org/training/getting-buy-in-for-anonymous-reporting-systems/)

5. Child Mind Institute presents:

• Resources to Help Our Kids Thrive through Anger (https://www2.childmind.org/webmail/908232/841239805/3d19582fbd7da27a922563a26f85318e751b1798be80be1d4e88a3e75878feae)

6. From PASS (Partner Alliance for Safer Schools) - What One Security Expert and Parent Learned from Parkland (https://passk12.org/school-safety-and-security/what-one-security-expert-and-parent-learned-from-parkland/?utm_source=School+Security+Guidelines&utm_campaign=c6524ec41f-Noel_Glacer_Parkland_2022_7&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_20623c5eec-c6524ec41f-394453035)

7. NIHCM Foundation shares:

• Trauma and Suicide Among LGBTQ Youth (https://mailchi.mp/nihcm.org/trauma-and-suicide-trevor-project-partnership-072822?e=64d99b18ab)
• Gun Violence: The Impact on Public Health (https://mailchi.mp/nihcm.org/071222-gunviolence-the-impact-on-publichealth?e=64d99b18ab)

8. SAMHSA presents:

• Save the Date: Game on to Zero Stigma - Addressing the Impact of Youth Mental Health in Minority Communities Webinar on August 11th, 12 to 1:30 CST (https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_9GBXsH2OSsWQaWZtFbHAiw?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=d83b2b86b0-SAMHSA_Announcement_2022_07_28_1601383&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ee1c4b138c-d83b2b86b0-168188069)
• 988 Partner Toolkit (https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988?utm_medium=email&utm_source=988_template&utm_campaign=eblast_988_resources)

9. From MHTTC:

• Classroom WISE (Well-bing Information and Strategies for Educators) (https://www.classroomwise.org/)
• Cultural Inclusiveness and Equity (CIE) WISE (Well-being Information and Strategies for Educators (https://www.classroomwise.org/cie-wise-companion-course)
• Stress Management and Resiliency Training for Educators (SMART) on August 12, 8:30am-12:30pm (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc--hrDkrE9NCSeGiR3DGL6Z1Cbura_ha)
• Suicide Prevention in Schools: Best Practices and Protocols Training on August 2, 9am to 4pm (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuduqvrTIjHtP3B2nVrfYY9l2d_4mI1nMI)

10. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention shares Children, Teens, and Suicide Loss (https://aws-fetch.s3.amazonaws.com/flipbooks/childrenteenssuicideloss/index.html?page=1)

11. CrisisGo has created an infographic showing casing the importance of first responder connections (https://info.crisisgo.com/infographic-the-need-for-a-strong-connection-between-first-responders-and-school-communities?utm_campaign=How%20CrisisGo%20Connects%20Schools%2C%20First%20Responders%20and%20Communities&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=217220934&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-84Gpd33V4kbXgCqjonKVXJLuVxeTfoSkIy2cYw71bYio-Xwuj6v0RRjHw5cHaN5J_fI5FPq4CIQAL1XArixk-0FW97kw&utm_content=217220934&utm_source=hs_automation)

and a best practices checklist for effective collaboration with first responders (https://info.crisisgo.com/checklist-does-your-school-district-have-a-strong-connection-with-first-responders?utm_campaign=How%20CrisisGo%20Connects%20Schools%2C%20First%20Responders%20and%20Communities&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=217220742&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_odBpkHbrOguTRS-dhvfU7yAyhWY_TQZkQhQSuUjlnYVUI_QdLB0Jr5EGjm3WTUXRpjkqgJ2WDJgRF1x_4UhYJq_OmmA&utm_content=217220742&utm_source=hs_automation)

1. Signage requirement rules (87th Leg) for Human Trafficking are up for public comment. Please be reminded this is not the final rule. Please see below:

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules on Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect, Including Trafficking of a Child, §61.1053, Required Signage Pertaining to Criminal Offenses of Human Trafficking

• Summary: The proposed new section would implement Senate Bill 1831 and House Bill 1540, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, by specifying signage requirements for posting the offenses of human trafficking on public and private school premises.
• Publication in the Texas Register: July 15, 2022
• Public Comment Period: July 15, 2022-August 15, 2022. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
• Proposed Effective Date: October 18, 2022

2. TEA released updated FAQs for Title IV, Part A

(https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/T4AFAQ.pdf)

3.Title IVA Funds, 2022-2023

• Currently, there are no approved Title IV, Part A waivers for 2022-2023. Therefore, LEAs should plan to meet all Title IVA content area minimums and comprehensive needs assessment requirements (if allocation is greater than $30K) in 2022-2023.
• Regardless of allocation amount, LEAs must adhere to the 15% technology infrastructure limit in 2022-2023.
• See the TEA Title IVA Program Guide for more details.

4. Required Title IVA Stakeholders, 2022-2023

• During the design and development of the Title IV, Part A, Subpart 1 program, an LEA or consortium of LEAs must engage in consultation with stakeholders in the area served by the LEA. (ESEA section 4106(c)(1).
• Regardless of allocation amount, LEAs must document inclusion of all Title IV, Part A required stakeholders in the planning process before making LEA program decisions for 2022-2023 on the ESSA Consolidated Application.
• See the TEA Title IVA Program Guide and the TEA Title I Capacity Building CCNA Toolkit, Program TIVA section, for more details and related tools and resources.

5. PNP Carryover FAQ (Title VIII Programs include Title IVA)

• Q1: We have a PNP school that is closing at the end of the month. They were participating in ESSA Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A; and Title IV, Part A programs. How does the LEA distribute the closing PNP school’s remaining funds for equitable services?
• A1: For programs covered under the Title VIII Uniform Provision, if an LEA provided equitable services for private school students in any given year, any carryover funds for services to private school students would be considered additional funds for that program for public and private school students in the subsequent year. Those funds then would be used, along with any other carryover funds, for both public and private school students on an equitable basis. This situation might occur, for example, if private school students and teachers did not fully participate in the ESEA program (e.g., private school teachers opted out of a proposed professional development activity), even though an equitable program was planned and offered for those students and teachers.
• The above FAQ response would be the same for PNPs closing, declining partial/all equitable services, or having services remaining.
• For more guidance on carryover of funds for PNPs, review the TEA PNP Frequently Asked Questions document.

6. The Title IV, Part A School Safety Initiative has updated its webpage with additional resources and tools. Remind LEAs of these resources available.

7. TEA has developed a new Safe and Supportive Schools Webpage. (https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/health-safety-discipline/safe-and-supportive-school-program)

8. The School Mental Health Database is live!! (https://schoolmentalhealthtxdatabase.org/)

1. Seizure training is done at https://learn.epilepsy.com/courses/school-personnel-OD-v2

For unlicensed school personnel, it's an hour long and they get a certificate at the end of the training.

2. Nurses should take "Caring for students" but can take the other 2 also, all for CNE!

Click here: https://learn.epilepsy.com/collections/nurse-continuing-education-cne-courses

3. Here is Sam's Law explained: https://samslaw.org/

4. The Emergency Healthcare Guidelines for School Districts was created by Ohio DPS but has been approved for us within the Central Texas area. Please share it electronically so that unlicensed school personnel has a copy. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N-YdtEpKjIQ2OgM-q_uJWb4iwQJyzSRf/view)

1. Register and Learn more

https://texasgoodbehaviorgame.org/

2. Check out this quick video

https://youtu.be/LShhtowDNbg

1. Current Online Behavioral Trends Lunch and Learn
The Texas School Safety Center, in collaboration with Safer Schools Together, is hosting a lunch and learn experience that will complement the Digital Threat Assessment (DTA) training. The DTA training teaches the tools and methods available to identify online threat-related behavior. This lunch and learn will enhance understanding of the digital landscape and include a live question and answer session with Safer Schools Together Threat Analysts. Participants will learn about school safety, case scenarios, trends, and risk behaviors. Register for one of the virtual behavior trends lunch and learn events.

2. Register for Start with Hello

1.TEHCY Program Summit - Creating Connections, Building Bridges

August 29-31

San Marcos and Virtual

https://tnoys.org/tehcy-2022/

2. 2022 National Threat Assessment Conference for Educational Institutions

October 10-13

Virginia Beach, VA

https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/content/2022-national-threat-assessment-conference-educational-institutions

3. Safe and Sound Schools' National Summit on School Safety

October 18

Virtual

https://safeandsoundschools.org/events/2022-national-summit-on-school-safety/

4. 7th National Student Safety and Security Conference and Workshop

October 26-28

Houston, Tx

www.insssc.com

5. DHS CISA National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security

November 1-3

Virtual

https://www.cisa.gov/national-school-safety-summit

6. Safe and Sound Schools and Region 10 ESC Dallas School Safety Summit

November 8-9

Dallas, TX

https://safeandsoundschools.org/events/dallas-school-safety-summit-2022/

1. Safety Audits

Public Schools should conduct a safety audit of facilities from September 2020 through August 2023.

Charter Schools should conduct a safety audit from September 2019 through August 2022.

2. District Audit Reports

At the culmination of the Safety Audit process, schools are required to submit a District Audit Report to the Texas School Safety Center.

The Public School expected deadline is August 2023.

The Charter School expected deadline is August 2022.

4. Threat Assessment/SSSP

The last collection period September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022 was due in June 2022 by Qualtrics survey. TEA will send a Qualtrics survey to Superintendents to collect data.

This is a sample copy of the 21-22 SSSP Survey (https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/safe-and-supportive-school-program-update).

Required training for ALL SSSP Team Members, virtually or in-person through TxSSC or your ESC.

Recommended Digital Threat Assessment training for SSSP Team members through TxSSC and is offered virtually.

5. Emergency Operation Plans and Annexes

Can be requested at any time by TxSSC.

HB 3597 now allows TxSSC to request that schools submit safety-related MOUs and Mutual Aid Agreements.

6. Drill rules become effective - May 17, 2022

7. Bullying Report (New 87th Legislature)

PEIMS Summer Submission due on June 16, 2022

TEC 48.009 (b-4)

Issue 2.6 of the MTSS Newsletter has some great information for classroom teachers, a book recommendation, and upcoming professional development. Please feel free to share the newsletter with your colleagues. You may access all previous issues for the 2021-2022 school year HERE. As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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Crystal Robinson, M.Ed.

Education Specialist

RTI, MTSS, 504

254-297-1217

www.esc12.net/sped

ESC Region 12 offers professional development, expert support and guidance in meeting Title IV, Part A state and federal requirements, including student access to a well-rounded education, school conditions for student learning improvements, and the use of technology to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

Suzanna Avalos, School Nurse Grant Coordinator

David Baker, ESC 12 Clinical Mental Health Liaison

Jeni Janek, Education Specialist III/Coordinator

Heather Wheeler, Education Specialist

Email: hwheeler@esc12.net
Website: esc12.net
Location: ESC Region 12, West Loop 340, Waco, TX, USA
Phone: 254-297-1166
Twitter: @R12SafeHealthy