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Best Practices for Safety in Portable Buildings
Resource
As required by the 86th Texas Legislature and SB 11, the following resource outlines safety and security best practices developed to assist schools in ensuring student safety and the safety of all persons, in portable buildings used for instruction. In the context of this resource, “best practices” are considered to be those actions or techniques that have been tested through experience and/or research and have been demonstrated to be efficient and effective ways of accomplishing the task or goal. (Read more…)
In Response to the Shooting in Midland and Odessa
Announcement
The Texas School Safety Center extends our sincere condolences following the senseless violence in Midland and Odessa recently. At this time, it is critical that schools and the community feel safe in their efforts to return to school & work. Resources can be found below:
Resources for Dealing with the Aftermath of Violent Events
Resource
Mass shootings or any type of violent event that targets our schools can have a devastating impact on students, parents, school staff, and the community. The Texas School Safety Center has compiled a list of resources* to assist parents/caregivers, teachers, and school administrators in helping students who are experiencing trauma, confusion, or fear in the aftermath of violence.
* The National Child Traumatic Stress Network