Education Connection
 
New Blog: TikTok Challenges on Campus
TikTok trends have impacted school districts across the nation, leaving many school administrators frustrated. Viral challenges and trends can create chaos in a school district; therefore, it is important to be aware of the potential for these incidents before they occur. For more information on TikTok Challenges on Campus, check out PRISM’s blog.
Risk Control Open Forum
Join the Risk Control Open Forum on Tuesday, November 30th at 11:00 AM for a roundtable discussion regarding Cal/OSHA regulations and the associated implications to public agency employment practices.
Managing Stress in the Workplace
Did you know that 40% of workers have reported their job was very or extremely stressful? Workplace stress can lead to several concerns such as employee accidents, burnout, turnover, and even workplace violence. This Risk Simplified goes into detail on understanding stress in the workplace and ways to manage stress.
Safety Talks: A Tailgate/Toolbox Resource - Updated
Are you looking for a meeting topic to discuss at your next safety meeting? Check out the updated Safety Talks: A Tailgate/Toolbox Resource. Close to 100 NEW topics such as First Aid, Hazard Communication, PPE, and more have been added to assist districts with planning safety meetings.
COVID-19 Testing Services
COVID-19 Testing Services are now available through PRISM's partner Plexus Global. CRL Rapid Response saliva test kits and prepaid return packaging are shipped directly to the member with this service. Once a test is registered, collected, and returned, results can be accessed with a two-factor authentication process on any internet-connected device. Getting started is simple, visit the PRISM website for more details or contact Risk Control.
Coronavirus Courses by Vector Solutions
There are now nine Coronavirus courses available for assignment on the Vector Solutions (formerly TargetSolutions) platform. The existing Coronavirus 101 through 108 courses cover various topics, including basics about the virus and vaccines. The most recently released course, Coronavirus 109: What You Should Know About Variants, covers variants and the associated characteristics. For additional information about these courses or using Vector Solutions for all your LMS needs, contact Risk Control.
Now Available: Recap of the 2020-21 California Legislative Session
Stay informed with a new on-demand webcast by Patricia Eyres now available on PRISMtv. In this webcast, Ms. Eyres will review new California employment legislation affecting public entities and schools. View this webcast and many more on-demand webcasts on PRISMtv.
Annual Public Entity Membership Meeting 
Register for the PRISM Annual Public Entity Membership Meeting happening tomorrow, November 10th via Zoom. This event is designed to keep you up to date on the PRISM programs and services. Register today!
Coming Soon!
Grab a snack and watch the show to discover new resources coming soon to PRISM members!
 

Resources

• COVID-19
• School Admins Guide to Preventing SAM
• PRISM Training Calendar
• School Liability Handbook
• PRISMtv
• Partner Programs
• Risk Simplified Archive

In Other News...
•  USSS Averting Targeted School Violence
• New Excused Absences Added to the Education Code; and Designation of September 11th as ‘Remembrance Day’
• AB 309 & SB 224: Addressing Student Mental Health in The Wake of COVID-19
• New Legislation Will Impact Student Health
Partner Program Spotlight
PRISM has partnered with Health and Safety Institute to offer high-quality CPR, First Aid, and AED training options. Contact Risk Control for additional information.