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Welcome to the second post for the blog mini-series: Distance Learning Safety Protocols for the Educator and the Student: Signs of Child Abuse 

Welcome to the first post of the mini blog series: Distance Learning Safety Protocols for the Educator and Student. Over the next few weeks, we will continue to post recommendations and best practices which address various safety aspects of distance learning, including grooming, signs of child abuse, student medical emergencies, cyberbullying, and managing the online classroom.

Most California schools will not reopen for the remainder of the school year, increasing property-related risks including theft and vandalism. Use the following tips to prevent these losses at your sites.

San Marino High School’s wellness center may look like any other student union, but the Titan Wellness Center has a specific focus: ensure the students are thriving and safe. 

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week: support suicide prevention by educating yourself on the warning signs of suicide and discussing suicide prevention.

In June 2018, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) released the new report titled, “A Study of the Pre-Attack Behaviors of Active Shooters in the US, between 2000-2013”. The report articulates concrete observable pre-attack behaviors of active shooters to help law enforcement, school officials, and others better identify and manage individuals who may be on a path to violence.

Action must be taken to restore the sense of safety for your students, staff, and parents. If you are not sure where to start, here are a few suggestions.

California Department of Education is taking a new step to help ensure student safety. Beginning in the 2018–19 school year, comprehensive school safety plans will be reviewed during annual audits currently required by Education Code.