November Update: School Safety Events, New Team Member, & Critical Training Opportunities!
Happy November, Colleagues! The Office of School Safety is gearing up for a busy month focused on making our schools safer and more supportive.
Don't Miss These Critical Events:
Youth Suicide Prevention Symposium: Join experts on November 13th, 2025 in Denver for key insights on advancing equity, upstream prevention, acute suicidality, and non-suicidal self-injury. Secure your spot for $50! Register Here
Student/Staff Safety Summits: We're bringing essential workshops to Grand Junction (Feb 10, 2026) and Pueblo (Feb 24, 2026)—addressing upstanding, healthy relationships, and the impact of drugs on the teen brain. Free to attend! View the events and register from our training calendar.
Enhance Your Crisis Response Skills:
- PREPaRE Workshop 2 (Nov 18-19): Strengthen your school’s safety and crisis management plans with this evidence-based training.
- Psychological First Aid (Dec 5): Learn an evidence-based approach to supporting students and staff immediately following a crisis.
- NEW Training Available: Request our new programs on Mental Health Emergency Preparedness, De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations, and CIRT (Classroom Incident Response Team) for your site!
Welcome to the Team! We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Ali Harris to our Crisis Response Unit! With nearly 16 years of experience in school-based mental health, Dr. Harris significantly expands our capacity to support schools across Colorado.
Find all event registration links, grant information (including new opportunities!), and networking group details in our Full Newsletter.
Let’s continue building safe, supportive, and inclusive schools together!