Safe Schools Office
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The Safe Schools program provides training, resources, and technical assistance to promote a school environment that is physically and emotionally safe, well-disciplined, and conducive to learning.
Consultation
- Help schools identify training needs
- Facilitate implementation of the framework for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)
- Consult with schools on implementing evidence-based social and behavioral programs and interventions
Collaboration
- Work with community agencies and other service providers to secure funding for collaborative initiatives.
- Collaborate with other departments at "It's About Kids" Support Services to provide integrated support services to schools.
Data collection
- Prepare district, state and federal reports.
- Assist schools in accessing and analyzing behavioral data.
Training
- Provide schools with evidence-based training, resources and information.
- Customize training according to identified school and district needs.
- Provide coaching and follow-up support to foster successful implementation.
- Topics: Schoolwide PBIS team and coach training; classroom management; in-school suspension programs; bullying prevention; threat assessment; safe crisis management
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Resources
Stop Bullying Now national campaign
Kentucky Center for School Safety
Kentucky Agency for Substance Abuse Policy
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department
Web tip: The URL shortcut to this page is fcps.net/safeFor employees
Forms and additional materials are posted under the Staff channel.
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Contact us
Dedeeh (Massey) Newbern,
safe schools coordinator
(859) 381-4703Tricia Crowe, Safe Crisis
Management trainer
(859) 381-4285Fax: (859) 381-4210