Office of School Safety and Climate

School Safety

Being prepared to respond to a severe weather, mass casualty or other catastrophic event is vital to school safety. However, we also need to keep our schools safe from other risks such as violence, bullying, and cyber threats. Learn more...

School Climate

School climate is defined as the quality and character of school life. School climate offers significant potential for enhancing both the understanding and the prevention of school violence (Welsh). Learn more...

Student Safety and Wellbeing

Safe and supportive schools are one of the most important protective factors for students. By identifying and reducing barriers to learning, particularly risk factors and risk behaviors, schools can help to maximize educational and social outcomes for all students. Learn more...

Virtual Learning

Webinars and online training modules are available here.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Schools

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has left students and staff facing many challenges. How do we help students and staff recover from the effects of the pandemic and support families during these uncertain times? Listen to the webinar series from Dr. David Schonfeld, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician and Director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, to gain insight on supporting students and staff during a pandemic. To listen to Dr. Schonfeld's webinars, click here.