New Web Resources

Resources recently brought to our attention:

The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse is excited to announce the launch of SchoolSafety.gov. This website provides the academic community with a one-stop shop for school safety best practices and resources to create a safe and supportive learning environment where students can thrive and grow. SchoolSafety.gov aims to help schools prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergencies.

SchoolSafety.gov includes:

• The School Safety Readiness Tool is an assessment that assists users in evaluating their respective school’s overall safety posture across ten foundational elements of school safety. It generates a tailored Action Plan with task prioritization, options for consideration, aligned resources, and grant opportunities specific to individual needs.
• A Secure Information Sharing Platform for designated school personnel to share school safety ideas, practices, and tactics in a protected environment; and
• A wide array of resources and best practices on crucial school safety topics are needed to build awareness within the school community, promote vigilance, and build capacity to respond to incidents.

SchoolSafety.gov was developed to fulfill critical recommendations from the Federal Commission on School Safety, providing you with a reliable and supportive resource.

Google: Be Internet Awesome | https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us

Educates students and children to make the most of the Internet while staying safe. They share a variety of free resources for parents as well as critical information regarding digital citizenship. It is also an interactive tool that helps student’s complete activities to practice being safe on the Internet. It is a great resource for families, educators, and students.

inspired: partnership with Yale University and Facebook | https://inspired.fb.com/

Has free resources designed by teens, educators, and SEL experts. It inspires students to work together to create more positive school climates and foster greater well-being in schools and communities.

ReThink: Shark Tank | http://www.rethinkwords.com/whatisrethink

Shark Tank features free resources. One such resource is an application that students can put on their phones or tablets to help them think twice before engaging in bullying behavior. From a psychological point of view, it helps with impulse control, allowing students to engage in de-escalation activities before engaging in cyberbullying. It is a free resource for students and schools.

SEL resource finder: Shelley Hymel | http://www.selresources.com/sel-resources/

This free database helps educators find resources to improve school climate through social-emotional learning. It is based on a data-driven learning, Application, and Assessment process.

Center for Safe Schools – Bullying Prevention Toolkit

Center for Safe Schools offers a comprehensive Bullying Prevention Toolkit to help educators, parents, and students better understand and prevent bullying behaviors. The toolkit includes valuable resources such as strategies for intervention, training materials, and actionable steps to foster a culture of respect and inclusion in schools.