The New York State Center for School Safety

Welcome

Schools must be safe havens for teaching and learning, free from crime and violence. The NYS Center for School Safety, in cooperation and collaboration with the New York State Education Department/Office of Student Support Services, provides professional development and technical assistance to school and district administrators, staff, students, parents, community members and Boards of Cooperative Education.

The NYS State Education Department
Suggested Considerations in Planning Required Emergency Drills for New York State Schools,
September 2020

The Dignity for All Students Act:
Tool for Training School Employees 
July 2020

Cyberbullying Training from the NYSED

New resource to assist school counseling and other staff recognize, respond to, and reduce cyberbullying

Safe & Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Center
Our partners at the Safe & Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Center facilitate professional development and provide on- and off-site technical assistance and coaching to school teams in grantee districts. 

School Safety Related Organizations

Links to Emergency Preparedness Organizations