Region 12, Safe and Healthy Schools Training Dates
June 7 & 8, 8:30-3:30, is the Coordin8 School Nurse/Health Conference. It has an in-person and virtual option. The link below will let you choose which. At least 10 CNEs will be awarded. https://txr12.escworks.net/catalog/multivenue.aspx?event_id=247790
June 10, 9-10, Session #216548 (online)
Counselor Co-op Zooms for September - June
June 14, 9-11:30, Session #239274 (online)
Human Trafficking for Superintendents
June 15, 9-4, Session #245625 (online)
Texas Model Guide Training with Stephanie Lerner of TEA
July 26, 9-1, Session #236000
Diabetic Care Provider Training of Unlicensed School Personnel
Online, On-Demand Courses
- Human Trafficking for Superintendents, session #252332
- Human Trafficking for School Boards, session #252323
*Watch our live calendar at https://tinyurl.com/23d8cp2r
Trainings available to schedule on-site:
- Behavior Threat Assessment (to train your Threat Assessment/Safe and Supportive Schools Team)
- 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.
Worthy Announcements and Work
A Texas school district has issued a strong warning about a mobile app officials say is being used by child predators. In a letter sent to parents, Alief Independent School District said the app is called Party in My Dorm. It was described as a role-playing video game app that’s intended for teens and is being used to target and “friend” children by strangers who may cause them harm. The district is asking parents to monitor their children’s cell phones and other smart devices.
2. Remember as we move into the summer months, that EOPs should be reviewed and as Threat Assessment teams are shifting, new team members should be trained by the TxSSC or ESC.
3. Happy Internet Safety Month!
- Review these 15 apps that parents should know (compiled by Sarasota County Sheriff's Office)
- Learn how to keep UNINVITED guests out of your Zoom meeting/event
- Talk to a teen about sexting with NCMEC's
- Talking to Teens About Sexting Resource
- Watch Into the Cloud, a series from NetSmartz, a NCMEC Program
- Join Texas Center for the Missing and The Children's Assessment Center as we present Internet Safety for all summer camp students who register with the Houston Public Library. Camp STREAM is a free, fun-filled summer program for kids and teens of all ages, offering virtual interactive STREAM activities for Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math each day of the week!
4. Happy Internet Safety Month! Check out these resources:
Talking to Teens About Sexting Resource
PAX Good Behavior Game for Educators, and Community Members
Region 12 and Region 13 are excited to offer training on the PAX Good Behavior Game. The Good Behavior Game is an approach to the management of classroom behaviors that rewards children for displaying appropriate on-task behaviors during instructional times.
Program Details:
- PAX is a set of strategies to help students learn important self-management skills to make their classroom a peaceful and productive learning environment
- PAX is not a classroom management program
- PAX is for students in early childhood programs through 8th grade
- PAX can be used in after school programs and with early childhood classes
Research-Based Programming Positive Outcomes:
- 50-90% reduction in disruptive/disorderly behaviors in the classroom, hallway, and other school settings
- Up to 25% more time for teaching and learning, amounting to the equivalent of another month or more of school
- 20-50% increase in number of children being fully engage in learning10-30% reduction in need for special education services
- 30-60% reduction in referrals, suspensions, or expulsions
- Major reduction in teacher stress levels
Training Details:
- All training, tools, and resources are free of cost to all participants
- Training is 7 hours and conducted virtually
Training Options:
- PAX Good Behavior Game for Educators scheduled 8 to 3 on June 25 (https://tinyurl.com/2at8emc4), July 12 (https://tinyurl.com/2tystw3h), or July 30 (https://tinyurl.com/pnjk4fty) (only need to register for 1 date). This provides teachers and staff with skills and strategies necessary to implement evidence-based kernels which decrease problematic behaviors, improve academic performance, and increase student engagement.
- PAX Tools for Human Services scheduled 8 to 5 on June 23 (https://tinyurl.com/uztzujtc) or July 8 (https://tinyurl.com/u8ujb6ch) (only need to register for 1 date). Provides a unified approach for organizations and professionals across the system of care. This allows youth-servicing professionals to improve youth outcomes by incorporating research-based trauma-informed strategies into their professional role. This training is most appropriate for after school programs, mental health employees, and early childhood employees.
- PAX Tools for Community Educators scheduled 8 to 4 on August 3 (https://tinyurl.com/zxu8hzvr). Provides training to become a Certified PAX Tools Community Educator authorized to present PAX Tools Community Workshops in their own community. PAX Tools is a collection of trauma-informed, research-based behavioral strategies for families and communities to promote the development of self-regulation to children.
Nurses' Corner
- The Coordin8 School Nurse/Health Conference will include speakers on the following: child abuse (both physical and sexual), COVID-19 updates, human trafficking, resiliency (a great pep talk!), neuro issues of school-age children, heart issues, developmental/mental health, human trafficking, & diabetes updates. Day 2 will end with jurisprudence and ethics specifically for school nurses. You MUST be in person for this portion to receive the credit. The total number of CNEs for the conference is not known yet. It is still undecided if there will be lunch speakers or if it will be open for a time of mingling! Sign up for the face-to-face or virtual event.
- Do you know any school nurses who will be new next school year? Do you want more information and resources yourself? Region 12 has a one-day training for school nurses and health staff and the ESC Region 6 has a full 2-day training available.
- Join Unbound and the Heart of Texas Human Trafficking Coalition in saying #NotInMyCity by learning how to identify signs of labor or sex trafficking and reporting suspicious behavior. Watch and share!
PAX Good Behavior Game
87th Legislature Bills to Watch (These have been sent to the Governor to sign)
- HB 699
- HB 1788
- HB 2022
- HB 2287
- HB 3212
- HB 3597
- SB 123
- SB 168
- SB 199
- SB 279
- SB 445
- SB 462
- SB 785
- SB 1109
- SB 1191
Use this handy track to see what was proposed and where it wound up in the process. (https://tinyurl.com/bmv8s87f)
To track and monitor use https://capitol.texas.gov/
From the TxSSC...
- Advanced School Behavioral Threat Assessment Training – December 14, 2021
https://txssc.txstate.edu/events/adv-sbta-trainings/ - Advanced Digital Threat Assessment Training – December 15, 2021
https://txssc.txstate.edu/events/adv-dta-trainings/
2. The Texas School Safety Center Youth Safety Summit is a three-day virtual event designed to educate and inspire youth seeking to become leaders in school safety. Students in grades 8-12 will have the opportunity to develop and expand their knowledge through workshops and skills clinics, as well as to connect with other youth across the state. Participants will leave with an action plan for implementing a project of their choice in their school or community.
Please help us spread the word to students who may be interested and encourage them to apply to attend!
Summit Schedule
June 15 - 17, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The TxSSC Youth Safety Summit is a free event which will be held virtually through Zoom. This summit will be hosted by the Texas School Safety Center, in collaboration with Extreme Youth Leadership.
Registration
In an effort to make this event the most effective and engaging, spots are limited. The registration deadline has been extended to Wednesday, May 26th. Each participant will be notified by Friday, May 28th of the status of their registration application.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/events/youth-safety/
3. The Texas School Safety Center understands that school safety is a primary concern for parents and guardians. A Parent’s Guide to School Safety introduces key school safety topics, highlights relevant Texas laws, and provides specific information that parents and students need to know. The guidance and resources will help equip parents to support their child and their child’s school. This toolkit also includes sections on behavioral health, bullying, dating violence, suicide prevention, and tobacco and vaping prevention. A Spanish version of this toolkit is coming soon.
SAVE THE DATE for State and Nat'l Conferences
1. Texas School Safety Center's Conference - Texas Strong: Resiliency Through Change
Conference Dates: June 29-30, 2021
Registration: $100
The TxSSC will provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit hours.
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Credit will not be provided for this virtual event.
https://txssc.txstate.edu/events/tss-conf/
2. Campus Safety Conference
July 21-23 - San Antonio, Texas
Upcoming State Safe and Healthy School Deadlines
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 will be 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.
3. Threat Assessment/SSSP
Collection period September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021 is due in November 2021 by Qualtrics survey (https://tinyurl.com/27fp2437).
Take a look at the proposed data to be collected (https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/november-2021-proposed-survey-questions.pdf).
Last cycle was due in November 2020 and covered September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
4. Emergency Operation Plans and Annexes
Can be requested at any time by TxSSC.
5. Vision, Hearing, Spinal Screening State Reports
Due to the state by June 30, 2021
5/17/21 The More You Know
5/10/21 The More You Know
5/4/21 The More You Know
TEA has released the Gun-Free Schools Report on eGrants
It is due on June 29, 2021.
You are encouraged to wait until the school year concludes to submit.
ESC Region 12 will work with contracted schools to get it submitted.
State Initiative Website
District Resources
Title IV, Part A FAQs
Contact us!
Michelle Butler, Education Specialist/Nurse
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