The May 2025 E-Update from the Colorado Office of School Safety is here, packed with important information and resources for creating safe and positive schools!
Here's a quick look at what you'll find inside:
- Director's Corner: Updates on the Educator Safety Task Force, the end of the legislative session, and a reminder about the invaluable Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS).
- Grant Opportunities: Details and deadlines for the School Access for Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant (due May 13th) and the School Security Disbursement (SSD) Grant (due June 2nd) are now available!
- Training & Networking: Don't miss upcoming sessions on trauma-informed support, the in-person School Safety Academy, final SRO Basic Trainings, and a call for proposals for the October Safe Schools Summit!
- Crisis Response Unit: Information on new trauma-informed training opportunities for various school staff roles.
- Partner Updates: Learn about the updated 988 Partner Toolkit, Safe2Tell Student Ambassadors, Sources of Strength trainings, and more!
- Webinars & Online Learning: Check out new webinars on school safety emergency planning, vaping and teen mental health, and social media exploitation.
- Resources & Information: Explore new resources on mental health screening, gun violence prevention, and higher education safety support.
Don't miss out on these crucial updates and opportunities!
