Find School Safety Resources

At this time, the risk of monkeypox to children and adolescents in the United States is low. However, this webpage answers frequently asked questions about monkeypox for administrators and staff of K-12 schools, early care and education (ECE) programs, camps, and other community settings serving children or adolescents.

Schools are consistently a large part of the daily life for many American children and families and uniquely positioned to link to, or even help deliver COVID-19 vaccines for all those who are eligible. This webpage outlines action steps school leaders can take to support COVID-19 vaccine uptake and improve health literacy among staff, students, and families in their community.

If a teacher or student has been infected with COVID-19, improving ventilation can help prevent virus particles from accumulating in the air. Use this interactive tool to see how particle levels change as you adjust ventilation settings in your school, and how to decrease particle levels.

 

These data and analyses shine additional light on the mental health of U.S. high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic and tips for the school community to promote school connectedness.

Ventilation is one component of maintaining healthy environments, and is an important COVID-19 prevention strategy for schools and childcare programs. This webpage highlights ways you can improve ventilation in your school or childcare program, whether in a large building or in a home.

This webpage contains links to resources and guidance from Federal agencies about indoor air considerations for schools during COVID-19 and for school reopening, as well as Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools resources to help create, maintain, and improve healthy learning environments beyond the pandemic.

Returning to school or work in this current phase of COVID is perhaps less isolating, but still a time of stress and anxiety. This webpage includes resources developed by the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network and other reputable national organizations for individuals returning back to work and school in person.

This document is intended to help educators, staff, and families preserve safe in-person learning opportunities for students with disabilities, including those at high risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19. 

This webinar provides a brief overview of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and connects viewers with both online and in-person training resources.

This document from the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of School Resource Officers, and Safe and Sound Schools provides guidance on factors schools must take into account when conducting armed assailant drills.