Tools to Get Started
Creating a comprehensive school safety program can be a challenge. Start with these tools to learn about the efforts you can take or to discover the right resources for your school.
Safety Readiness Tool
Get an action plan
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.
State Search Tool
Visit the 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 School Safety resources
Find resources, like guidance, training, or fact sheets, that are vetted by SchoolSafety.gov.
Information Sharing Community Tool
Share resources and learn from others
Join a private, secure platform for school communities to share safety and security plans. On this platform you will be able to access plans and other resources developed by schools, which you can apply to your own planning process.
Foundational Elements
Review the Foundational Elements for an overview of essential elements to support and strengthen school safety.