The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
SchoolSafety.gov provides resources, like guidance, training, and fact sheets, to help schools create and maintain a safe learning environment.
For standards and guidance on submitting a resource to SchoolSafety.gov and to access the resource submission form, please see here.
Looking for grants? Visit the Grants Finder Tool to find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe.
Department of Justice
This webpage links to a list of juvenile specific programs on CrimeSolutions.gov from the Department of Justice (DOJ) National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
Department of Homeland Security, 2021
This brochure provides an overview of the First Aid for Severe Trauma (FAST) training program that offers no-cost trauma training for high school students via the American Red Cross. Learn more about FAST: https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/first-aid-severe-trauma
Department of Homeland Security, 2017
The Enhanced Dynamic Geo-Social Environment (EDGE) is a free virtual training platform that first responders, and now education institutions, can use to plan for a coordinated response to critical incidents.
Department of Health and Human Services, 2021
Public health emergencies such as COVID-19 have a significant impact on students and their families, educators and the school mental health workforce, as well as the school mental health system. The Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network recognizes this and is available to assist the school mental health workforce by providing training and technical assistance.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, December 2020
This Joint Cybersecurity Advisory from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center assesses cyber threats, risk, vulnerabilities, and malicious cyber activity targeting K-12 educational institutions, leading to ransomware attacks, the theft of data, and the disruption of distance learning services. The advisory also outlines best practices to mitigate these threats.
Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Justice
This webpage includes resources designed to help individuals and K-12 educational institutions remain secure from ransomware.
Department of Education, December 2020
This chart outlines the primary differences between the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Third Party, November 2020
This Remote Instruction Strategy Matrix by the Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) with corresponding resources that can be tailored in intensity to meet various student needs (social, emotional, behavioral well-being, academic engagement) provides educators within the rural education setting with a continuum of learning support strategies that can be followed by adaptations for implementation based on available technology.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, November 2020
The team at CYBER.ORG and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) partnered to produce this Cyber Safety Series. In this video, we’re talking about online gaming safety. Here are some quick tips to make sure you're staying safe in the wide world of gaming and keeping your personal information private!
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, October 2020
The “Active Shooter Preparedness: School Security and Resilience” video provides information geared towards educators, school resource officers, and school administrators who serve in important roles in safeguarding schools.