FOCAL AREAS & TOPICS

PA PIAA sports programs are experiencing a serious decline in funding and participation. How does this impact school safety?

An often overlooked aspect of school safety is the role nutrition plays in the life of a child. How schools serve the nutritional needs of their unique student population is critical to a child's  social, physical, and emotional well-being.

How do all schools participate in risk vulnerability assessing their school -- particularly given few schools have conducted the state's RVA program.

Schools with a music program graduate 92% of students. Those without graduate 78%. When it comes to understanding school safety, understanding the impact of losing/not having school and after-school programs in the arts impacts the health and well-being of children -- and their sense of security and belonging.

From basic first aid to active assailant incidents, understanding the entire spectrum of school safety requires serious consideration of the types of training and education best-suited for your school and/or district.

The Opioid Settlement was approved and distributed in 2023 to help PA counties invest wisely in evidence-based programs that reduce the risks of addition. Including risks to K-12 school-age children. Learn more about training and access to funds for education.

Behavioral and physical health is a cornerstone of school safety. Understanding the principals of DSM-V, food nutrition, affordable healthcare, post-COVID impact, child welfare and reporting are just a few of the critical topics we will cover.

We give middle and high school students a platform to share with adults their unique perspectives on school safety and the many issues that contribute to healthy and productive relationships and experiences. Local sponsors support our efforts to support "Safety Matters News" for as little as $50 per month. 

The increasing cost of education is highlighted by the challenges many schools face in providing activities that enhance engagement and self-worth. For some students, these activities are the very heart of their K-12 life. And for a few, they are the bridge to college or a career.

The public safety marketplace has tripled in size in the last ten years. Understanding how old and new technologies and services function within your comprehensive safety plan is critical to investing in the most efficacious and safe tools for your particular school.

Whether your school is public, private, charter, K-12 or post-secondary, the role the state plays in school safety is significant. PASSH will provide viewers the opportunity to hear from their representatives and submit questions for leaders to answer.

A single tragic event can cause an array of painful outcomes for schools, districts, students, teachers, administrators, staff, first responders, parents and others. From civil settlements to insurance sanctions, how you prepare for risk has implications you might never before considered.