December, 2022

Title IV, Part A School Safety State Initiative Website

Safety and Mental Health State Requirements

Please forward this newsletter on to anyone at your district/campus that has need of school safety, wellness, and/or mental health related topics.

• School Safety Standards Overview PPT - AKA Facilities Rules

• TAA School Safety Standards

• TEA One-Pager

• 2023-25 School Safety Standards Formula Chart

• This grant will allow for pre-award for items purchased on or after June 1, 2022

• 2022-2024 Silent Panic Alert Technology (SPAT) Allocation Amounts by LEA
• 2022-2024 Silent Panic Alert Technology (SPAT) Grant Application
• 2022-2024 SPAT Grant FAQs

• New Due Date: January 31, 2023
• Grant period start date goes back to June 28, 2022

• The Hogg Foundation and other mental health stakeholders are aware of strategies that can help create safe and supportive learning environments for every student. Learn more about their recommendations for creating a safer and more supportive school environment for all children and teens. To learn more, visit the Safe and Supportive Schools in Texas webpage.

• TEA Implementing the Behavioral Threat Assessment Process
• TASB - Operationalizing School Behavioral Threat Assessment FAQs
• Discussion Recording - Beyond Threat Assessment: Managing Threats with Appropriate Follow-up, Monitoring & Training
• Read - when the violence is stopped before it happens

Responding to a Mass Casualty Event at a School: General Guidance for the First Stage of Recovery

TEA Fentanyl Response Communications Toolkit

• Fact Sheets, Awareness One-Pager, Letter templates, Social Media templates
• Awareness images to download
• Toolkit Website

Other Resources

• HHSC - Fentanyl Communications Toolkit - messages, videos, resources, and social media graphics

Vaping

• Escape the Vape Training Modules | TxSSC
• FDA's Center for Tobacco Products - Toolkit for professionals working with youth
• Parent and Community Toolkit - share the facts about the dangers of vaping
• MY Healthy Future Course: An Alternative to Suspension program designed for students caught using tobacco/vaping on campus or anyone working with students who want to quit. Online. 40-60 minutes self paced.
• Additional Resources

10 Tips for Sexual Abuse Prevention

• TAA - Updated Proposed Minimum Standards for Bullying Prevention Policies and Procedures
• Resources: Bully Prevention Webpage |TxSSC Bully Checklist | TxSSC Bully Resources | TASB Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Hazing | DFPS Bully Prevention Toolkit, David's Legacy Foundation, stopbullying.gov

• TEA Human Trafficking Webinar Series - Current Human Trafficking Trends - December 9 | 10:30-11:30 am
• NOVA’s Human Trafficking Response Academy - Online Training every T, TH from January 10-Feb 2, 2023 | Deadline December 15 to register

• NEW - The Annual School Safety Allotment Expenditures Reporting will not be part of the summer SSSP data collection. TEA is currently working on a separate survey that will be released to LEAs.
• SSSP Data Collection - June, 2023 - Report SSSP team activities by CAMPUS
• SSSP 2022-2023 Data Collection Instrument Sample
• Safety Audit Cycle
• Public Schools - September 2020 - August 2023
• Charter Schools - September 2022 - August 2025
• School Health Survey deadline - May 26, 2023
  
• Fitness Assessment deadline - June 9, 2023

• 2023 Texas School Safety Conference and watch for registration information early next year.
  

Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

• 6 Steps to Using Data to Develop Classwide SEL & Behavior Strategies
• Is MTSS and Special Education the Same Thing?

• TEA Highly Mobile and At-Risk Webinar - December 1 | 1:00 pm CT
• TEA Highly Mobile and At-Risk Newsletter, Released November 1, 2022

During the holiday season, the need for a trauma-informed approach is critical. Everywhere we turn, we’re reminded that it is supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year.” While for some that may be true, for others the holiday season may be wrought with triggers. This blogpost offers tips on what providers can do for themselves, their team, and those they serve this holiday season.

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The MHW team will host speakers to build knowledge of mental and behavioral resources on topics of interest. This Webinar Series is sponsored by Project AWARE Texas for the purpose of advancing wellness and resiliency in education.

Save the Dates and Time via Zoom 11-12 PM (CST) - Details coming Soon!

• January 11
• February 8
• March 8
• April 12
• May 10
• June 14

This professional development opportunity gives you the chance to attend virtual discussions on weaving SEL into academics, assessing lessons learned, and putting SEL into action. The pandemic's damage is crystal clear. Students, educators, and the broader district are struggling. Hear case studies, review best practices and get a roadmap to properly address your SEL challenges. Register Here.

• Social Media Toolkit: Suicide Prevention
• Talking to Your Teens About Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

• Safety Planning Intervention Training

  December 12, 2022, from 8:30 a.m.-Noon CST

  South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network

  Safety Planning is a brief intervention that uses positive coping skills and strategies to decrease the risk of suicidal behavior. This training focuses on learning the steps of the Safety Planning process and how to effectively use this intervention to assist others. To learn more, visit the Safety Planning Intervention Training webpage.

Youth Aware of Mental health, also known as YAM, is a school-based program for young people ages 13 to 17, in which they learn about and explore the topic of mental health. YAM is an evidence-based program taking place in classrooms around the world. Students actively engage with the topic of mental health through role-play and student-led discussions.

• Education and Outreach Services | Edu-Services@ttuhsc.edu | (806) 743-3026

Character Education Program - "Choose Love"

• Free
• CASEL standards
• Comprehensive SEL character development program
• Learn more here

Counseling Duties | SB 179 Rules | 80/20 Rule

80/20 Counseling Duties Rules for SB 179

• Proposed effective date Feb 21, 2023

• December 8-10 | Frisco, TX
• Agenda
• Register for 2022 PI Conference
  

Understanding ACES - Adverse Childhood Experiences

Download English, Spanish, Arabic, Dari, Farsi

Parenting to prevent and heal ACES

Download English, Spanish, Dari

Other Family Resource Center Videos on YouTube - Child Mind Institute

• What is Depression?
• Help for Cutting and other Self-Injury
• What are the Signs of Anxiety?
• Treatment for Depression
• More at Child Mind Institute Video Resources

LaNetra Guess | Program Director | TEA

ESSASupport@tea.texas.gov

• TEA Title IVA Program Guide
  
• Title IV, Part A Use of Funds One-Pager
• Title IV, Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Website
• Title IV Frequently Asked Questions Document
• Title IV, Part A ESC School Safety State Initiative

Legal Disclaimer: This information in this newsletter is intended solely to provide general information and guidance and reflects the Title IVA School Safety State Initiative current understanding of the topics and applicable state and federal guidance. The content is subject to change as a result of additional information and guidance provided by state and federal agencies with regulatory oversight. ESCs and LEAs may choose to seek legal counsel regarding the information and guidance.

• For more information and resources please visit the Random Validation page
• Phase 2 Programs (related to TIVA) - LEA notification November 28, 2022
  
• Private School Equitable Services (PNP)
• Unsafe School Choice Option
• LEA Documentation Submission Date: By December 12, 2022