September Newsletter Highlights
- Now Hiring!: The Office of School Safety (OSS) is hiring a South Central Regional Training Consultant. This is a great opportunity to help create safe and resilient school communities. The application deadline is Monday, September 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM MT.
- New Grant Opportunity: Apply for the Enhanced School Safety Incident Response (ESSIR) Grant to fund initiatives that improve law enforcement's response to school incidents. The application deadline is Friday, September 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST.
- Safe Schools Summit: Registration is now open for the annual Safe Schools Summit on Thursday, October 23, 2025. This year's summit features keynote speakers like Dr. Dorothy Espelage and Will Bowen, with breakout sessions on topics like suicide prevention and restorative practices.
New Training Offerings: The newsletter announces several new training programs, including:
- Integrated Emergency Preparedness Training for Schools: Designed to empower school staff to take a more active role in emergency planning.
- Trauma-Informed School Discipline: Equips staff with strategies to approach discipline through a trauma-informed lens.
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST): A free, two-day workshop for caregivers and community members.
Important Updates: Get the latest information on key initiatives, including:
- The completion of the School Safety Working Group's State partner resource guide.
- A pause in the School Security Disbursement Grant Program due to state budget issues.
- The consolidation of the Colorado Crisis Services line with the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line starting July 1, 2025.
Student Opportunities: Encourage students to apply for the Safe2Tell Student Ambassador Program by September 24, 2025. This program provides students with leadership skills and a chance to promote school safety.
Updated Resources: Access updated guides on critical topics such as Threat Assessment, Youth Suicide Prevention, and Social Emotional Learning on the OSS website this month.
