September 2025 Newsletter | | This E-Update from the Colorado Office of School Safety (OSS) provides current information on OSS activities, state-wide school safety efforts, and national resources. Please forward to others interested in Colorado school safety; click the button below to subscribe | | |
Dear Colleagues:
The Office of School Safety is HIRING! We are looking for a South Central Regional Training Consultant. See this link for all the information. Applications close on Monday, September 8th at 5:00 PM MT.
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New Grant Opportunity: Incident Response Training for Law Enforcement Officers. The Enhance School Safety Incident Response (ESSIR) Grant is designed to fund initiatives that enhance law enforcement’s preparedness and response capabilities for school safety incidents. Grant funds can be used for developing and delivering specialized training programs for Colorado law enforcement officers on incident response.
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Application Deadline: Friday, September 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST
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Eligibility: Non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and a proven track record of training law enforcement officers on school safety incident response.
Please see more information in the Grant Unit Update below.
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The School Safety Working Group has completed its State partner resource guide
The School Safety Working Group (SSWG), a collaboration of state agencies, completed its legislatively mandated work. The group's mission was to enhance school safety through the effective use of public resources. This important work was guided by feedback from the 2019 state auditor's report and legislative mandates from SB20-023 and HB22-1274
The resources from the SSWG's completed work are now available and can be found in the State partner resource guide on the OSS website.
For any questions about this work, please contact The Office of School Safety.
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The Office of Gun Violence Prevention is still finalizing the documents to be posted according to HB25-1250 (Gun Violence Prevention and Parents of Students). If you subscribe to their newsletter, you will be alerted to when the materials are ready for distribution.
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We wish you all a safe and successful school year,
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Christine R. Harms MS, Director
Colorado Office of School Safety
christine.harms@state.co.us or 303-912-6915
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Announcements
Join the Colorado Department of Public Safety: School Safety Regional Training Consultant
The Colorado Department of Public Safety's Office of School Safety (OSS) is hiring a School Safety South Central Regional Training Consultant. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to help create and maintain safe, positive, and resilient school communities across the state's South Central region.
In this role, you will act as a school safety generalist, providing expertise on both psychological and physical safety. You will manage and develop resources, provide training, and collaborate with local and state agencies to support schools within your assigned area.
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Statewide, must reside in the South Central Region of Colorado.
Application Window: August 25, 2025 - September 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM MT.
For more information and to submit your application, visit the official job posting
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Resource Guides
We have been busy this summer updating our guides:
- Essentials in Threat Assessment: Preventing Targeted School Violence,
- Positive Schools Environment: Bullying and Harassment Prevention and Education,
- Resources for Child Sexual Abuse and Assault Prevention,
- Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention,
- Restorative Practices Guide for Schools, and
- Social Emotional Learning
Please watch the website in September for the updated resources.
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Training
NEW Integrated Emergency Preparedness Training for Schools
The Centers for Health, Work & Environment at the CU Anschutz School of Public Health has developed a new training program based on extensive research into school emergency preparedness. Their findings revealed a significant gap: school emergency plans are often created at the district level with minimal input from teachers and staff. As a result, many school personnel feel unprepared, anxious, and uncertain about the plans, which leads to disengagement during emergency drills and a lack of confidence in their ability to respond effectively when needed.
This comprehensive training is designed to address these challenges by empowering school staff to take an active role in emergency preparedness and contains 4 modules that can be broken into multiple time frames to meet the school/district's needs. The program fosters leadership, builds confidence, and provides the tools and knowledge needed to ensure that drills and safety measures are both practical and impactful.
When: On request
Where: Your site, hybrid, or virtual
Request training here
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October Safe Schools Summit: Registration is Open!
The Office of School Safety is hosting its annual Safe Schools Summit on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Conference Center, 1500 E 128th Ave., Thornton, CO.
We're excited to announce our three confirmed keynote speakers:
- Dorothy Espelage, Ph.D. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill): Dr. Espelage will share her recent research on educator safety and effective prevention strategies.
- Will Bowen (Internationally bestselling author and founder of A Complaint Free World): Will will guide us on how to transform complainers into collaborators.
- Gina Ligon, Ph.D. (Founder and Director of the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE)): Dr. Ligon, an internationally recognized industrial and organizational psychologist with extensive terrorism expertise, joins us through the generosity of the CELL.
Breakout sessions include:
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Returning from Removal: Strategies for Restoring Safety and Culture (Colorado Department of Education);
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Evidence-based Strategies for School Safety (Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, CU Boulder);
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The Role of Mental Health Professionals and School Resource Officers (Colorado Office of School Safety);
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Culture and Climate of Safe2Tell: Student Messaging, Report Response Best Practices, and Important Updates (Office of the Colorado Attorney General); and
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Non-suicidal Self Injury Toolkit (Office of School Safety and Adams 12 Five Star Schools)
If you're interested in tabling as a sponsor, you can apply using this form.
Register Here
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Trauma-Informed School Discipline
This 1.5-hour training is designed to equip administrators and other disciplinary staff with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to approach discipline through a trauma-informed lens. Through a blend of foundational pre-teaching and an interactive case study, participants will explore the impact of trauma, proactive approaches for positive school environments, and practical techniques for de-escalation, discipline, and relationship-building.
Complete the request for training form to schedule your training.
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
ASIST is a 2-day, two-trainer workshop designed by LivingWorks for all caregiving groups. This in-person, skills-based workshop is perfect for family, friends, and community members who might be the first to talk with someone at risk of self-harm, as well as those in formal helping roles seeking professional development in suicide first aid.
What You'll Learn:
- Skills to provide a suicide first-aid intervention.
- How to work with someone to develop a personalized safety plan to keep them safe-for-now.
- How to connect individuals with further help.
Who: Open to professionals and the general public, for participants aged 16 years and older.
Training Format: You'll learn a 6-task suicide first-aid model through presentations, interactive discussions, and feature videos. The training includes extensive opportunities for skills practice through trainer-facilitated workgroups.
Time Commitment: 2 consecutive days.
Cost: The training is FREE, but materials cost $50 per person. Financial support opportunities may be available.
Complete the request for training form to schedule your training.
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Networking Groups
The Office of School Safety will once again be hosting networking groups for interested staff this school year. Due to your requests, we have shifted the meetings away from dismissal times. Each group is planning for continuing education and networking opportunities. We will host four groups this school year:
Threat Assessment Networking Group - All personnel who work on Threat Assessment Teams or have interest in the work may attend. Contact Brad.Stiles@state.co.us for more information.
Suicide Prevention Networking Group - This group is for school staff engaged in suicide prevention and intervention work to build community, share best practices, and deepen professional understanding. Contact Cary.Lynch@state.co.us for more information.
Managing Problematic Sexual Behaviors Networking Group - Attendance in this group will help you develop and hone skills in working with youth who have or might cause sexual harm, and students who have experienced harm. Contact JaeDee.Wood@state.co.us for more information.
Crisis Response Networking Group - Those staff who will prepare and respond to crises in schools should attend. Contact Jennifer.Mills@state.co.us for more information.
Note: All meetings (except 9/30/25) will take place on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. Please hold the following dates according to interest:
- Sept 9, 2025 - Crisis Response
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Sept 30, 2025 - Problematic Sexual Behaviors 9 AM - 10 PM
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Oct 14, 2025 - Suicide Prevention
- Nov 18, 2025 - Threat Assessment
- Dec 2, 2025 - Combined Meeting: Crisis Response and Suicide Prevention
- Dec 9, 2025 - Problematic Sexual Behaviors
- Jan 13, 2026 - Crisis Response
- Feb 10, 2026 - Suicide Prevention
- March 17, 2026 - Threat Assessment
- April 21, 2026 - Problematic Sexual Behaviors
Online CTAMP Tool Users: Please note that we will be holding monthly office hours this year rather than meeting as a formal group. We hope that this more flexible option will create greater convenience for you. These pop-in meetings will be posted soon. Contact Mike.Vagher@state.co.us to receive resources and updates in real time.
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Current Grant Information
SAFER Grant-Congratulations are in Order!
Disbursements began on July 25, 2025, and will continue until all funding has been disbursed to each awardee. All reporting documents can be found on our website. Please ensure all reporting documents are submitted by each quarterly deadline.
For those awardees that have completed your project Schedule your closeout meeting with us!
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School Security Disbursement Grant Program
The Office of School Safety was recently alerted that due to the current budget issues the state is experiencing, we will need to postpone distributing funds for the School Security Disbursement Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026. We do expect the funds to be released in the near future. We ask that all awardees refrain from spending and halt all activities related to the project until you receive further guidance from our office. We understand this may cause inconveniences, and we truly apologize. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Current SSD Awardees
Have you completed your project? Schedule your closeout meeting with us!
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Exciting News - ESSIR is Here!
The Office of School Safety has launched the RFP for this year’s Enhanced School Safety Incident Response (ESSIR) Grant Program. SB23-241 has made $235,000 available to eligible non-profit organizations for the purpose of improving law enforcement school safety incident response in public schools.
Grant recipients may use the money received through the grant program for the following purposes:
- Developing and providing training programs in school safety incident response to Colorado law enforcement.
Please visit the grants website for the application and application guidance.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM/MST on Friday, September 26,2025.
Ensure that you thoroughly review the application guidebook prior to completing the application!
We are hosting a series of ESSIR FY26 Potential Applicant Webinars and FAQ sessions. Utilize the links below to sign-up.
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Potential Applicant Webinar Session 1 September 4, 2025 12:00 PM. Register here!
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Potential Applicant Q&A Drop-In Session: September 11, 2025, Please utilize this link to schedule your session on September 11, 2025
Please direct any questions to cdps_oss_essir@state.co.us
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Current STOP Violence CTAMP Grantees
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Please be sure to get your final data into Sabrina Arredondo Mattson, PhD. (sabrina.mattson@colorado.edu) as quickly as possible so that she can submit the report due at the end of June.
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If you are submitting an invoice for staff payments to cover training held outside of contract time, please submit that as soon as possible to Brad.stiles@state.co.us or Melissa.rubeo@state.co.us
Thank you for all your hard work on this grant with the OSS team!
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Current External Grants
Motorola Solutions - Police Radios Grant Assistance Program
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Grant Awardee Feedback
Feedback from East Otero School District:
“The School Security Disbursement funds had a significant impact on East Otero School District by allowing us to purchase and install modern access control equipment across our school buildings. These upgrades have greatly enhanced the safety and security of our campuses by ensuring that only authorized individuals can enter our facilities, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and potential threats. The new system also improves monitoring and emergency response capabilities, helping us create a safer learning and working environment for students, staff, and visitors. As a small school district, we would not have been able to accomplish this critical safety improvement without the support of this funding.”
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Share Your Success - Be Featured in The Grants Corner of the OSS E-Update!
We want to celebrate your achievements! If you've had success with any of our grants, share your story with us. Submit a short narrative detailing your project's impact, and you could be featured in our upcoming E-Update. Photos welcome. Your success inspires others—let's showcase the incredible work happening in our schools!
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The Grants Unit is here for you!
Remember, our grants team is here to support you. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to schedule a meeting or reach out to our dedicated grant support team.
Stay Connected: oss.colorado.gov/grants-overview
Thank you,
OSS Grants Unit
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Hopefully you all had a great start to the school year! The Crisis Unit has been busy providing training across the state and is here to provide professional development for your staff throughout the school year. We are excited to begin offering Critical Incident Response Team training for supporting students and staff who act out violently, Supporting Adults after a Crisis Event, and Critical Incident Group Debriefing Facilitator Training. Please refer to the descriptions below for more information and how to schedule.
Please remember we are available to assist, for a limited time per incident, in the initial recovery period following a critical incident when additional mental health resources are needed. If your school is experiencing a loss or incident, do not hesitate to reach out directly to Kati Garner via email kati.garner@state.co.us or phone 303-909-3672. We are here to assist you and want to make sure you get connected with the services you need.
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Available New Trainings From the Crisis Response Unit:
NEW Classroom Incident Response Team (CIRT)
This two-hour training provides educational leaders and staff with the essential knowledge and tools to create a Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT). The training focuses on developing a structured, efficient, and supportive framework for managing severe behavioral incidents and violent behaviors in the school environment. Participants will learn how to build a team that can effectively respond to a crisis, support those involved, and maintain a safe learning environment. Email leah.lefever@state.co.us with any questions or to schedule your training.
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NEW Restoring Stability: Supporting Adults After a Crisis
This 60-minute presentation is designed for professionals who engage with adults during or after crisis situations. Whether responding to natural disasters, death of a student or staff member, school emergencies or community-wide events, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, effective and sensitive care for adults affected by crisis. Email leah.lefever@state.co.us with any questions or to schedule your training.
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NEW Critical Incident Debriefing Facilitator Training
This 4-hour course prepares participants to effectively lead and facilitate critical incident debriefings. This training is designed for individuals who will be responsible for leading and conducting debriefings in their schools. Participants will learn how to identify signs of acute stress, create a safe and supportive environment, and guide a group through the four stages of debriefing. Email jenny.mills@state.co.us with any questions or to schedule your training.
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New Resources for Reporting Youth Access to Regulated Products
The Colorado Attorney General’s Consumer Fraud Department is addressing youth access to unregulated and dangerous products, including those in the cannabis and natural medicines industries.
The Attorney General's office has confirmed that anyone who finds a retail operation—in-person or online—selling products to underage individuals or failing to comply with safety precautions can file a fraud complaint for investigation.
To help protect youth and enforce consumer safety, you can:
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File a Fraud Complaint: If you have information about a business selling regulated products to minors, selling banned products, or not following safety protocols, you can file a complaint directly with the Attorney General's office.
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Access Resource Materials: A document outlining products of concern regarding youth access is available. Download this document
All complaints can be submitted through the official Stop Fraud page: https://coag.gov/file-complaint/
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Colorado is streamlining access to mental and behavioral health support!
Starting July 1, 2025, the Colorado Crisis Services line will consolidate with the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line. This transition, mandated by state legislation, will reduce redundancies and provide a more seamless experience for everyone.
What this means:
- One Number for Support: Calling or texting the old crisis number will now connect you directly to the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line, ensuring immediate, free support 24/7.
- Consistency: Individuals can expect the same high-quality services they've always received.
- Youth Impact: Legislation now requires all Colorado schools to promote awareness of 988, including on student ID cards.
To help your organization and community prepare, a digital toolkit with messaging and social media posts is available. You can also sign up for the monthly 988 newsletter for updates.
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Safe2Tell Student Ambassador Program
Safe2Tell is seeking student ambassadors to provide youth-centered insight and feedback on our program. Ambassadors will serve as positive role models and help promote Safe2Tell in their schools and communities.
Application deadline: Applications open August 27, 2025 and close September 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
Where: Virtual meetings with a final in-person presentation event in Denver.
This program is for sophomores, juniors, and seniors with an interest in leadership, school safety, and public service.
What You'll Do:
- Create student-led projects like PSAs for social media.
- Raise awareness by attending outreach events and giving presentations.
- Attend monthly virtual meetings and one-on-one check-ins with staff.
- Give a final presentation at the end of the program.
Qualifications & Perks:
- Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior.
- Commitment to attending most meetings on Tuesday evenings.
- Technology access is not a requirement.
- Receive an honorarium and a certificate of participation.
- Meet the Colorado Attorney General.
- Get Safe2Tell swag and network with other students and staff.
Apply Here
References will be required for applicants selected for an interview. For questions, email S2TAmbassador@coag.gov.
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Preventing School Violence Training Opportunities from CDE
Enhance school safety and strengthen your learning community with our 45-minute Training Series on preventing school violence. Gain valuable insights, strategies, and resources to create a safer and more supportive environment for students and staff.
- September 11th| 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: From Conflict to Connection: Restorative Strategies for Safer Schools
- October 8th|9 - 9:45 AM: Cultivating Mental Health Awareness
Rural Training Series
Designed specifically for educators in rural settings, this series addresses unique challenges and offers practical, actionable strategies:
- Sept 24: Facility Schools 101: Updates, Access, and How They Can Help. Register Here
- Oct 14: Maintaining Momentum: Helping Students with Significant Support Needs After Initial Adjustment. Register Here
- Jan 27: Retention & Wellness in Rural Special Education
- Feb 24: Telehealth in Rural Schools: Expanding Access, Supporting Students
- Mar 24: Autism Support in Action: Tools and Tips for Rural Educators
For registration links or TAC access, contact Allie Miller at miller_allie@cde.state.co.us
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37th Annual COVA Conference
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The 37th Annual COVA Conference has been announced! “Over the course of 2.5 days, featuring 2 Keynotes and 80 workshops, learn new skills and best practices for the victim services field.”
- When: September 29, 2025 - October 1, 2025
- Where: Keystone Conference Center, 0633 Tennis Club Rd, Keystone, CO 80435
- Register on COVA’s website
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988 Updated Partner Toolkit Resources
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Gun Violence Prevention Training
Firearms are the leading cause of death for US children. Colorado Ceasefire offers a variety of free, non-political workshops for discussing gun violence prevention strategies with students, parents, and educators. The curriculum is aligned with the Centers for Disease Control Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool and Colorado Department of Education Comprehensive Health Standards.
Four trainings are being offered:
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Educators and School Administrators Workshop: This workshop explores Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) as a tool for preventing gun violence, highlighting the legal framework and procedures for obtaining and enforcing them.
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Parents Workshop: This training discusses why gun violence is a public health issue and ways to reduce it. It covers ERPOs and safe storage, and includes discussions on how gun violence impacts youth.
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Youth Workshops (middle school through college): Gun Violence Prevention 101 (2 hours): Students explore how gun violence has impacted their lives, learn prevention tools like ERPOs and safe storage, and understand how they can be proactive in reducing gun violence. Relationship Violence Prevention 101 (5 hours): Students learn how to spot warning signs of domestic violence and what to do if they or someone they know is suffering from it.
When: To be scheduled
Where: To be scheduled
More information: To learn more or to schedule a workshop for your community, contact info@coloradoceasefire.org.
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Colorado Shakespeare Festival in the Schools: Shakespeare & Violence Prevention Tour
The Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s touring program uses live performance and the latest school violence research. Students improve their Shakespeare literacy AND learn safe and effective intervention strategies they can use when they see mistreatment happening around them.
Workshop Guidelines
- Limit of 30 students per classroom
- Workshops are typically scheduled on Tuesdays or Wednesdays during the school day.
- Study Guides | Guías de Estudio for 2024-25
- "Twelfth Night" (English | Español)
- "Much Ado About Nothing" (English | Español)
There is a fee to bring this program to your school, but partial subsidies are available to schools with funding challenges. In the 2025-26 school year, CSF also has limited funding available to provide free programming to Title 1 schools and rural communities. Please inquire for details.
See CSF’s website for details and booking. This is a project of the University of Colorado, Boulder.
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Digital Well-Being Challenge
The Office of Educational Technology invites students aged 13+ and the schools that serve them to address critical topics in digital citizenship and well-being, including healthy social media use, digital citizenship education, and responsible technology policies. The Challenge has one overarching goal: for school- or district-based teams to co-design, alongside students, innovative approaches and strategies for addressing a range of digital citizenship and well-being issues facing their school community.
You can view more information and apply to participate on the Office of Educational Technology’s website.
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Webinars and Online Learning
New Online Course for Colorado Educators
Safe2Tell is proud to announce the launch of its new asynchronous Online Teacher Course for all teachers and school staff across Colorado. This self-paced course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and provides essential information to help educators support a safer school environment.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of:
- The Safe2Tell reporting process.
- How to address and dispel common misconceptions about Safe2Tell.
- Practical ways to integrate Safe2Tell into lessons and conversations with students.
Assigning this course to your staff is a meaningful step toward becoming a Gold Star Safe2Tell School, a recognition of your school's commitment to student safety and proactive communication.
How to Register:
For any questions, please contact Brett Cogswell, Training and Outreach Coordinator, at Brett.Cogswell@coag.gov.
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Building Trusted Relationships with Young People
This is a free training for school and district staff and youth-serving professionals. The training shares research-informed strategies and youth perspectives to help build trusted relationships
with young people ages 11–24 as a powerful strategy to prevent vaping and other risky behaviors.
Our pilot sessions are now open for registration, and we’d love to have fellow grantees participate!
This free training is available virtually via Zoom, on-demand through our online portal, and in-person for groups of 30+. To learn more and register, visit www.TrustEducation.org/get-training.
All participants who complete our survey will get a chance to win a $50 gift card!
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2025-26 Virtual Colorado School Mental Health Community of Practice
Join school professionals, community members, and champions for shared learning and collaboration on school mental health best practices. Each session will feature a presentation and time for group discussion.
When: The 2nd Wednesday of every month from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, starting September 10, 2025 (excluding December and March).
Where: Virtual
A calendar invitation with the monthly Zoom link will be sent to all registrants on September 3, 2025.
Register Here
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Suicide Prevention and Postvention in Schools: A Three-Part Webinar Series
In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Drs. Anna S. Mueller and Jonathan Singer are hosting a free three-part webinar series designed to equip school staff and mental health professionals with practical strategies for prevention, intervention, and postvention.
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September 3, 3:30 PM MT: Suicide Prevention in Schools: Recognition, Response, and Resources
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September 17, 3:30 PM MT: Life under Pressure: The Social Roots of Youth Suicide (and What to Do About Them)
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September 25, 3:30 PM MT: After a Suicide: Postvention Strategies for Schools
Where: Virtual
This series is based on cutting-edge research from the Connect to Care in Schools Study. You can read more about the presenters and their work here: https://irsay.iu.edu/research/studies/connect2care/study-team/
Register Here
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World United Against Bullying: A Day of Action
In a multinational study, 30.5% of adolescents reported being bullied, highlighting this as a major public health concern. Join educators, community leaders, and advocates on World Bullying Prevention Day to discover proven strategies to reduce bullying and take action to improve school climate.
This event is for anyone focused on building a healthy school climate and supporting student well-being, including school administrators, counselors, teachers, law enforcement, and community leaders.
When: October 6, 2025, 10 AM – 4 PM EST
Where: Virtual
Event Agenda
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM: "Cyberbullying Among U.S. Youth" with Dr. Sameer Hinduja, a nationally recognized expert from the Cyberbullying Research Center.
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Interview with Sue Limber, Ph.D., MLS, Dan Olweus Professor at Clemson University.
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: "Empowering Upstanders: Bullying and Sexual Harassment Bystander Intervention" with Dr. Amanda Nickerson, Director of the Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention.
The event is developed in partnership with the Center for Safe Schools, the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Stronger Connections Grant Webinar.
Register Here
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Equip Your Community: Protect Students From High-Potency Drugs This School Year
Join One Chance to Grow Up for their 1st annual Back to School Webinar this September! As students head back to class, it’s more important than ever to equip families, educators and staff with the facts they need to keep kids safe. This informative session will cover today’s intoxicating THC products, rising potencies, and kid-friendly packaging—as well as emerging psychoactive substances like psilocybin and kratom—and the devastating impact these can have on youth mental health. Gain insights and strategies to help protect and support your students as the new school year begins.
Please register and share the link as a great resource with your networks.
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Listening to Students, Leading with Care: Restorative Practices & Policies in Action
As schools struggle with ineffective discipline for youth vaping, they often turn to harmful zero-tolerance policies. Join restorative practice expert Lee Anne Dodge to learn how to implement supportive alternatives that keep students engaged and strengthen academic outcomes.
When: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
Where: Zoom
More information: This event is FREE!
In this session, we'll discuss how schools can:
- Implement proven alternatives to suspension for vaping
- Involve students directly in prevention and recovery efforts
- Partner with parents and communities to create lasting change
- Build school environments that prioritize connection, accountability, and trust
You can submit your questions when you register—there will be a live moderated Q&A. All registrants will also receive access to the event recording.
Register Here
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Save the Date - The Landscape of Wellbeing and Belonging
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is hosting this webinar for all Colorado educators, including grant program managers, building and district administrators, school counselors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and more.
When: September 17, 2025
What: The goal of the Landscape project is to blend guidance, resources, systems, and best
practices to improve outcomes for students, staff, and families across all PK-12 schools in Colorado.
View more information on CDE’s website
| | Pre K-12 Resources and Information | | The Office of School Safety | | |
The OSS offers no-cost assistance to all Colorado Pre-K through higher education schools for school safety planning. They provide consultation, resources, training, and technical assistance to help create a safe, positive, and successful school environment. The OSS can customize training for your school's safety and crisis planning teams or staff. Stay updated on school safety information and upcoming trainings by visiting oss.colorado.gov.
Thank you for supporting safe and positive schools in Colorado!
Office of School Safety
700 Kipling Street #1000
Denver, CO 80215
Phone: 303-239-4435
Email: cdps_oss@state.co.us
Website: oss.colorado.gov
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