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Kentucky Center for School Safety Press Releases

25 Press Releases
  • Published on September 3, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

    Invitation: Enhancing K-12 Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Practices (September 17)

    Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ Please see the free virtual training opportunity below hosted by CISA & SchoolSafety.gov. If you have any questions, please contact the CISA School Safety team at SchoolSafety@cisa.dhs.gov. Please …

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  • Published on September 3, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

    The Handout | School Safety News, Training, and Resources

    From the National Center for School Safety The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is hosting a CISA Live! session on LinkedIn Live on 9/10 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM ET. The event will feature CISA experts breaking down their newly …

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  • Published on September 2, 2026 - 14:22 GMT

    Support for New SROs

    From the desk of Jon Akers, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Dear Superintendent, SSC, DPP and HR managers: If you have recently hired a new SRO, we are offering transition assistance for them.  This could greatly benefit a new SRO …

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  • Published on August 27, 2026 - 21:02 GMT

    Special Invitation: 15th annual Pediatric Behavioral & Mental Health Symposium, October 30, 2026

    Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ See below. This is not a KDE-sponsored event so please contact Sandra.stroud@nortonhealthcare.org with any questions. We are pleased to invite you and your colleagues to the 15th annual Pediatric …

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  • Published on August 21, 2026 - 00:33 GMT

    Upcoming PREPaRE workshops on school crisis response

    Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ Please see the flyers below for upcoming training in the PREPaRE school crisis response model, hosted by CKEC and sponsored by the KDE Stronger Connections Grant.  If you have any questions, please …

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  • Published on August 21, 2026 - 00:33 GMT

    K-12 Bomb Threat Guidance and Resources

    Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ Good afternoon, Please see the information below from CISA.  If you have any questions, please follow up with Ethan Walton directly at ETHAN.WALTON@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. State School Safety Partners, I hope …

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  • Published on August 19, 2026 - 19:46 GMT

    Safe Schools Week September 14-18, 2026

    From the desk of Patricia Greer, Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Resource Center The Kentucky Center for School Safety (KCSS) is excited to announce that the theme for Kentucky Safe Schools Week is “Strong Roots. Safe Schools,” scheduled for …

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  • Published on August 19, 2026 - 19:46 GMT

    Kentucky School Plant Management Association (KSPMA)

    From the desk of Patricia Greer, Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Resource Center The 2026 Annual State Conference & Tradeshow is September 23-24, 2026. The tradeshow floor features 140+ exhibitors with dedicated tradeshow hours totaling 7 …

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  • Published on August 12, 2026 - 18:20 GMT

    Keeping Kids Safe- A Parent’s Guide to Youth Suicide Prevention

    Shared by Beck Whipple via KYFRYSC ListServ Please share far and wide, as this is an incredible opportunity for parents to learn from one of the nation’s top youth suicide prevention experts, Dr. Singer! Online event Wednesday, September 2  •  8 PM – 9:30 …

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  • Published on August 11, 2026 - 18:36 GMT

    CACKy & FBI Victim Services virtual training on Violent Online Networks

    Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ I’d like to pass along the following training opportunity hosted by the FBI on risks for sexual exploitation of students/children.  This is not a KDE-sponsored training so please direct any questions to  …

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  • Published on August 6, 2026 - 17:56 GMT

    New KCSS Resource to Help Fill School Resource Officer Vacancies

    From the desk of Jon Akers, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety As many of you prepare for the start of a new school year, the Kentucky Center for School Safety (KCSS) is pleased to announce a new resource designed to assist school …

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  • Published on August 6, 2026 - 17:55 GMT

    New Resource: Interactive Presentation for Evidence-Based Strategies for Youth Vaping Prevention

    Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ See below for a new resource from SAMHSA. SAMHSA has published a new interactive presentation: Evidence-Based Strategies for Youth Vaping Prevention.  Despite legislation that raised the federal minimum …

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  • Published on August 3, 2026 - 23:10 GMT

    Suicide Prevention Information

    From the desk of Jon Akers, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety 2026-2027 Supporting Staff and Students: An Evidence-Based Approach to Suicide Prevention https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dPBJgqj1dwtwcZrpGMCq87YLpY-6TADF/view?usp=drive_ …

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  • Published on July 27, 2026 - 21:46 GMT

    Invitation: Bomb Threat Assessment for K-12 Leaders and Staff Virtual Training (August 5)

    Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ See below for a training opportunity from CISA.  If you have any questions, please contact the CISA School Safety team at SchoolSafety@cisa.dhs.gov. Please join the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure …

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  • Published on July 16, 2026 - 20:46 GMT

    School Safety State Partner Newsletter: July 2026

    Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ See below. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future newsletters, please contact SchoolSafety@cisa.dhs.gov. July 2026 Your monthly update on school safety resources, events, and grant …

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  • Published on July 10, 2026 - 15:41 GMT

    Special Presentation: Return-to-School 2026 School Safety Event

    Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ See below.  Please refer any questions to NTAC. From The Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) Special Presentation for the Fall 2026 return to school: NTAC hosts school safety …

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  • Published on July 10, 2026 - 15:41 GMT

    KSCA FREE PD/EILA Effective De-Escalation Strategies

    Shared by Amy Riley, KY School Counselor Association via KYSAFE ListServ Turning Down the Heat- Effective De-Escalation Strategies for School Staff Student behaviors can sometimes escalate quickly, leaving school counselors, teachers and administrators …

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  • Published on July 10, 2026 - 15:41 GMT

    New Grant Opportunities Available on SchoolSafety.gov’s Grants Finder Tool (July 6)

    Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ I want to pass along these grant opportunities in case your districts and/or co-ops are interested in applying. Note the 7/27 deadline for applications for all 3 grants.  Please address any questions …

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  • Published on July 10, 2026 - 15:41 GMT

    KCSS training for new SSCs July 20 and July 27

    From the desk of Jon Akers, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety KCSS will be conducting NEW SSC training on two dates: July 20thor July 27th.  These will be the same sessions.  We wanted to offer two sessions to accommodate hiring …

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  • Published on June 29, 2026 - 20:33 GMT

    School Safety Event: Preventing Online Child Exploitation (July 23)

    Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ If you have any questions, please contact the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse at SchoolSafety@cisa.dhs.gov. From The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse The threat of online child exploitation is …

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