ESC Region 12 Safe & Healthy School

October 18, 6-7, session #259546

School Board Human Trafficking

October 18, 9am-1pm, session 260052

BLS - Healthcare Provider CPR (2020 Guidelines)

October 19, 9am to 11am, session 248319

Safe and Healthy Schools Series + Office Hours

In the first hour, we'll take an in-depth look at vaping, and the 2nd hour will be Q&A.

October 21, 9am -4pm, session 245647

Secondary Counselor Best Practice Institute

November 11, 9am-4pm, session 249361

Building Resilience: Growing a Systemic Campus SEL Program - Session 3 (Student Resilience)

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
• CBITS & 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)
• 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.

PAX Good Behavior Games

• October 18, 2021, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, GBG October 18
  
• October 21, 2021, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, GBG October 21
• October 22, 2021, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, GBG October 22
• October 26, 2021, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, GBG October 26
• October 27, 2021, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, GBG October 27
• November 04, 2021, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT, GBG November 4

• November 10, 2021, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM CST, GBG November 10
• November 16, 2021, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM CST, GBG November 16

PAX Partner

• October 18-19, 2021, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Partner October 18-19
  
• November 9-10, 2021, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM CST, Partner November 9-10
• November 15-16, 2021, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM CST, Partner November 15-16

PAX Tools Community Educator

• October 21, 2021, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Community October 21
  
• October 28, 2021, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Community October 28
• November 02, 2021, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT, Community November 2
• November 04, 2021, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT, Community November 4
• November 18, 2021, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST, Community November 18
• November 19, 2021, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST, Community November 19

PAX Tools for Human Services

• October 19, 2021, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Human Services October 19
  
• October 20, 2021, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Human Services October 20
• October 28, 2021, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Human Services October 28
• November 03, 2021, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT, Human Services November 3

• November 08, 2021, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST, Human Services November 8
• November 09, 2021, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST, Human Services November 9
• November 16, 2021, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST, Human Services November 16
• November 19, 2021, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST, Human Services November 19

*We can also schedule a school-specific training. This meets the trauma-informed training requirement.

1. Title IV, Part A Use of Funds (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v7QYQld9j5d-ubzyzFnA0cd5cnsDjrqF/view?usp=sharing)

2. Title IV, Part A Program Guide (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1upV__azbjVWVWhMqQLInWnxJnY3eWaFE/view?usp=sharing)

3. TEA has released a TAA about the Safe and Supportive Schools Program (SSSP) and the Annual School Safety Allotment Expenditures Reporting (https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/safe-and-supportive-schools-program-sssp-and-the-annual-school-safety-allotment-expenditures-reporting)

and the specific questions that will be asked in the November 2021 Threat Assessment data submission (https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/sssp-data-collection-survey.pdf)

1. TEA/TIVA Human Trafficking Webinar Series

• November 5; December 3, 2021; January 7; March 4, 2022 @ 10 am CT
• Zoom Link

2. Red Ribbon Week October 23-31

• Red Ribbon resources, visit the DEA website!
• TxSSC SayWhat! Mini-Grant Kits are a great resource for educators and provide projects that raise inform and raise awareness about drug/tobacco use. Schools are also able to request and download a merchandise kit that includes Red Ribbon Week bracelets, stickers, banners, and more.
• Red Ribbon Week additional downloadable resources from SayWhat!
• The Red Ribbon Week TikTok dance challenge is now open for Texas students in 5th-8th grade! For any questions and to receive the entry form, please email virtualredribbonweek2021@gmail.com.

3. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - October 23, 2021

• Provides communities with the ability to safely, conveniently, and responsibly dispose of unused/expired prescription drugs
  
• For additional information or to find your local disposal location, visit getsmartaboutdrugs.gov.

4. Talking to Children/Students

• SAMHSA released 15 new PSAs that encourage parents and educators to talk to their children/students about alcohol and other substances.
• Free Downloads

5. Quitting Service - Free & anonymous for Texas youth 13-24 years

• Quitting is a text messaging program designed to help young people quit vaping and other tobacco products.
  
• Participants receive evidence-based tips and strategies to quit and stay quit.
  
• Program is tailored based on age and the type of tobacco product they are trying to quit.

6. Office of the Texas Governor / Child Sex Trafficking Team

• R.E.A.L Friends Don't online safety campaign - empowers parents and caregivers to protect their children from harmful content, grooming, or online exploitation

7. October is Bullying Prevention Month

• Department of Family and Protective Services released their latest Social Media Toolkit! This newsletter includes valuable resources for parents and educators alike, as well as important dates and activities occurring during this month.
• The Office of Safe and Supportive Schools is hosting several events in October to celebrate Bullying Prevention Month. The purpose of these is to spread awareness on the importance of bullying prevention and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Prevention News Digest, October 2021 newsletter
• www.StopBullying.gov is a clearinghouse for all Federal resources relating to bullying.
  

8. Bullying Awareness and Prevention: Creating Safer Schools

• October 26, 2021
• 3:00-4:00pm EST
• Please join the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse for an informational webinar on bullying awareness and prevention resources, tactics, and strategies to create safer school environments. This session will provide information and resources to the kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) school community.
  
• Registration Link

9. Understanding and Preventing Youth Hate Crimes and Identity-based Bullying

• October 27-28, 2021
• 5:00pm EST
• This symposium, presented by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, will address important topics including current trends and research on identity-based bullying, cyberbullying, youth-related hate crimes, and how hate groups use social media and technology to reach, recruit, and radicalize youth.
  
• Registration Link

10. Student Awareness: "Before you Text", Bullying and Sexting Course by TxSSC

• Recommended only for those 12 years of age and older
• View the Course

11. Legislative Update

• SB 2050 Relating to bullying and cyberbullying in public schools. Standards and reporting requirements are being created and will be released by TEA.

School Safety Podcast - National Center for School Safety

• Episode 1: What is School Safety
• Episode 2: Crisis Timeline and Law Enforcement
• Episode 3: Distance Learning, Part 1 (Mental Health Supports)
• Episode 4: Distance Learning, Part 2
• Episode 5: Restorative Practices, Part 1
• Episode 6: Restorative Practices, Part 2
• Other school safety resources

Are budget constraints keeping you from incorporating technology in the classroom that could help impact student achievement? Our Technology Foundation Grants are here to help! Applications open soon so find out more information on how to apply by visiting www.esc12.net/tech.

The focus of the Foundation is to help Region 12 schools implement education technology programs and place instructional technology into the hands of students. This Spring, we will award grants of up to $5,000 for individual teacher-initiated programs or projects and up to $10,000 to campus teams, departments and for district/charter-initiated programs or projects.

• Very good and inexpensive CNEs--virtual, and on a Saturday! Click here for more info.

• Texas School Nurse Organization (TSNO) Region 12 needs to get up and going! Please email mbutler@esc12.net if you're interested in becoming an officer or want more information about being a member.

Vision, Hearing, and Spinal Screening Cert

• If you already have a vision/hearing certificate and it expires in 2021, you will need to sign up for one of the last recertification classes with Paul Gonzalez. They are found online here. You will need to click "Next" at the bottom of the first 2 pages to find it. Your practicum (hands-on) portion will need to be completed before 12/31/22. I will start having more sessions for this after the new year.

• The last "newbies" vision and hearing sessions of the semester will be Friday, October 29th from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Both in one day! If you still have staff (or volunteers, family, friends) who want this class, get them to sign up on escWorks. Anyone with a high school degree can take it.

• Spinal screening training is still not an option. I am asking DSHS to please send us a trainer or to allow me to become a trainer so that it can be offered. Fingers crossed!

• If you're unsure when any of your certifications expires, email paul.gonzalez@dshs.texas.gov and he will check for you.

COVID testing 2.0

As of September 29, 2021, John Hellerstedt, M.D., Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, has issued a standing delegation order (SDO) for participating public & private school systems in the new COVID-19 the testing program for the 2021-2022 school year. The Standing Delegation Order only authorizes the use of antigen tests for participating public and private school systems. In many cases, though not all, vendors have a standing or individual order in place for PCR testing. This Vendor Resource Sheet provides additional detail regarding standing delegation orders or individual orders for PCR tests, by the vendor.

• The document includes the following details:
  
• Authorization details
• Eligibility

• Facility Requirements
• Tester Requirements

TEA has provided school systems with several resources, tools, and guidance documents on our website.

All of the documents are updated regularly as new information becomes available.

Here is the ESC Region 6 newsletter, written by a TSNO officer https://www.smore.com/2muhs-esc6-school-nurse?ref=email

Feel free to sign up to receive Lisa's emails.

1. Don't forget to register for our Region 12 specific TxSSC trainings!

• 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/
• SBLE TCOLE 4064 - March 2-3, 2022
  https://txssc.txstate.edu/events/sble-trainings/tcole-4064#in-person
  

2. The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) is partnering with Sandy Hook Promise to bring Start with Hello, one of Sandy Hook Promise’s no-cost Know the Signs programs which teaches students to be more socially inclusive and connected to each other. With activities and curricula available for all ages, students are empowered to end social isolation in three easy steps which include: see someone alone, reach out and help, and start with hello. The training is 2.5 hours and will consist of a wide range of activities and resources to ensure training integration within the school culture, supported by student-led SAVE Promise Clubs.

Individuals can find more information and register by visiting: https://txssc.txstate.edu/events/start-with-hello-trainings/

1. ACET Fall 2021 Virtual Conference

October 27-29, 2021

Register at www.acetx.org

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.

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). TEA will send a Qualtrics survey to Superintendents to collect data.

Take a look at the data to be collected (https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/sssp-data-collection-survey.pdf).

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.

4. 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.

Welcome back! School has begun and along with it comes this year's first issue of the MTSS Newsletter presented by the ESC Region 12. Issue #2.1 includes updated information about HB 4545 and upcoming professional development opportunities.

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.

David Baker, ESC 12 Clinical Mental Health Liaison

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