Title IV, Part A School Safety News
November 2020
TEA SSSP Survey
When a district answers these questions it is important for them to note the laws and policies found here- TEC 37.115 and their FFB Legal policy.
It is also important to note that the number of questions being asked this year were severely reduced on the survey due to COVID. In the future the district will be required to report more information that is required for districts to report in the law.
It is also important to note that several TAAs released this year addressed this data collection-
Feb. 20, 2020- Senate Bill 11 (SB 11) and Other School Safety-Related Legislation
July 23, 2020- Senate Bill 11 (SB 11) and Other School Safety Updates
Sept. 17, 2020- Senate Bill 11 Data Requirement and Safe and Supportive Schools Program (SSSP)
Training Opportunities
School Behavioral Threat Assessment
You can register at the following link: https://txssc.txstate.edu/events/sbta-trainings/
The board of trustees of each school district is now required to establish a threat assessment team to serve at each campus of the district. The Board must also adopt policies and procedures for the teams that are consistent with the model policies and procedures developed by the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC). In addition, each team is required to complete training provided by the TxSSC or a Regional Education Service Center.
Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Training for Educators
Staff Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Training
Prevention and Awareness: Human Trafficking of School-Aged Children Training
PROTECT Online Training for TX Educators (includes access to student curriculum)
School Board Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Training (REQUIRED)
Texas Gateway Module Trainings are always FREE and PROTECT Texas trainings are FREE until February 28, 2021
Trauma Informed Training - Project Restore
Participants who watch these videos can receive certificates. These videos will count toward trauma/grief informed training requirements (TEC 38.036, TEC 11.252, and TEC 21.054) for school staff.
Click here to go to the website: Texas Project Restore
Federal Updates
Federal Program Compliance Division Updates
CARES PNP FAQ Document Posted
TEA’s COVID-19 Support: District Waivers, Finance & Grants page has the most up to date CARES ACT Equitable Services FAQ document.
CARES Act Funding and COVID Expense Reimbursement FAQ Document Update Posted
TEA’s COVID-19 Support: District Waivers, Finance & Grants page has the most up to date CARES Act Funding and COVID Expense Reimbursement FAQ document.
COVID-19 FAQ Document Posted
TEA’s COVID-19 Support: District Waivers, Finance & Grants page has the most up to date Federal Funding and Grants FAQ document.
Other Updates
TEA TIV, Part A: School Safety Initiative
TEA Title IV, Part A: Student Support & Academic Enrichment
USDE T4PA Center
Lana Owen, M.Ed
Email: lana.owen@esc9.net
Website: esc9.net
Location: 301 Texas 11 Loop, Wichita Falls, TX, USA
Phone: 940-322-6928