Find Resources to Create a Safer School
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Latest News
CDC Information and Resources on the Flu for the K-12 Community
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show early increases in seasonal influenza (flu) activity nationwide. The CDC offers information, materials, and tools for school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents to help reduce the spread of seasonal flu. Learn More
Protect Against Ransomware, Cyber Threats This Holiday Season
Malicious cyber actors have often taken advantage of holidays to infiltrate networks and systems, including against K-12 schools. Leading up to and during the holiday season, K-12 schools and districts are encouraged to implement best practices and mitigations to reduce their risk to ransomware and other cyberattacks. Find resources for K-12 schools at StopRansomware.gov, and learn more about the simple steps school communities can take to reduce their cybersecurity risk posture in this one-pager. Learn More
Resource Spotlight
Help Prevent the Spread of Infectious Diseases This Winter
To support safe, in-person learning – especially during the winter months – schools should put in place a core set of prevention strategies to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, seasonal influenza (flu), and other infectious diseases. Reference SchoolSafety.gov’s latest infographic for information and resources to bolster public health and safety measures around topics such as hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting, and ventilation.
School Safety Topics
Access the following topics for resources, guidance, and information to help you create a safer school. From each of these topic pages, you can sort resources available based upon stages of preparedness, subtopics, and planning type.
Upcoming Opportunities
Learn about upcoming events, grants, and other opportunities for your school or district.
Discover upcoming school safety events and grants below to help support your school’s or school district’s safety efforts.
Grants
January
27
Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program
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February
27
Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV)
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Events
December
8
Navigating Mature and Emerging IAQ Technologies in Your Schools for COVID and Beyond
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December
14
MHSP Grant Application Technical Assistance Webinar
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Tools to Get Started
Start with these tools to discover the right resources for your school
Grants Finder Tool
Use the Grants Finder Tool to find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe.
State Search Tool
Discover your state’s school safety programs and regional contacts from federal agencies. These contacts and programs can be a resource to you as you build your school safety plan.
Resource Search
Find resources, like guidance, training, or fact sheets, that are vetted by SchoolSafety.gov.
Safety Readiness Tool
Identify the efforts you’re taking to address the foundational elements of school safety. Get a personalized action plan with next steps and resources for your school to consider.