School Safety Virtual Trainings

CISA’s School Safety Virtual Trainings are designed to address key school safety issues facing the K-12 academic community. Each virtual training features leaders and subject matter experts from a range of organizations, who share information, best practices and resources available to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from critical school safety threats and risks.

Assessing and Responding to Anonymous Threats of Violence in the K-12 Environment

This video of a virtual training hosted by CISA School Safety on January 30, 2025 features a facilitated discussion with a school leader and an expert from the Federal Bureau of Investigation on insights and strategies to address anonymous threats of violence directed at K-12 schools. It includes information on anonymous threat trends affecting K-12 schools, the criticality of early awareness and deterrence, key partners in addressing threats, and appropriate response actions for schools and local law enforcement.

Implementing and Enhancing Bystander Reporting Programs in K-12 Schools

This video of a virtual training hosted by CISA School Safety on March 13, 2025 features a facilitated discussion with a state leader and an expert from the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center on the critical role of K-12 school safety reporting programs in preventing targeted school violence and enhancing student and school safety. It includes information on key strategies and resources to strengthen reporting within schools, along with best practices for establishing and managing effective K-12 reporting systems.

School Safety Summer Planning: Building Stronger K-12 Emergency Plans

This video of a virtual training hosted by CISA School Safety on May 15, 2025 features a facilitated discussion with school security experts on strategies and actions to build stronger emergency plans for K-12 schools and districts. It includes information on tactics for assessing a school’s emergency plans and procedures, ideas for how school leaders can prioritize updates and improvements to their school’s safety posture in a limited resource environment, and information on key partners to involve in the safety planning process. It also highlights simple, reinforcing actions schools can take throughout the school year to foster a culture of safety and security among students and staff.

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