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Your one-stop solution for all school safety needs.
FALL NEWS 2024
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Susan Peng-Cowan | Behavioral Health Navigator
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Corina McEntire | Comprehensive School Safety-Public Health Coordinator
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Don Lawry | Threat Assessment Coordinator
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Travis Effinger | Threat Assessment Coordinator
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Looking for training opportunities? Search pdEnroller for Regional School Safety Center Events
In-person and online training options available now.
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NAVIGATOR
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QPR Training for ESAs
- Tuesday, October 8, 9am-12pm, In-person, Kelso's Catlin Elementary
- Wednesday, January 8, In-person, ESD 112
- Thursday, March 6, Zoom
- Tuesday, May 20, In-person, ESD 112
District-curated Trainings
For district-specific training, contact Behavioral Health Navigator Susan Peng-Cowan to discuss your district’s needs. The most requested topics include Mental Health Literacy, Suicide Prevention, and MH curriculum training. Customized Mental Health training courses can also be developed.
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Consultation re: RCW 28A.320.127:
Development of comprehensive suicide prevention and behavioral health supports for students. Susan Peng-Cowan, the regional Behavioral Health Navigator, is available to assist districts with creating district plans. RCW 28A.320.127 requires all K-12 school districts to adopt a plan to screen, recognize, and respond to indicators of Social Emotional Behavioral Mental Health (SEBMH).
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At a minimum, the plan must address:
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- Identification of training opportunities for recognizing, screening, and referring students
- How to utilize district staff trained in recognition, screening, and referral processes
- Guidelines for staff on responding to suspicions, concerns, or warning signs of emotional or behavioral distress in students
- Identification and development of partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs) and agencies for student referrals, including establishing at least one memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a CBO
Susan has collaborated with numerous districts to create these plans or formalize existing procedures into a cohesive strategy. I invite you to schedule a time to discuss developing your district’s SEMBH plan and address any questions you may have. Book your appointment now through calendly.com!
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Ongoing and Self-paced Trainings
Asynchronous trainings on school mental health and related topics are available at healtheknowledge.org, a resource connected to the Mental Health Transfer Center.
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- Cultivating compassionate school communities that respond to trauma effectively
- Building capacity of school personnel to promote positive mental health in children and youth (self-paced)
- Classroom WISE: Well-being information and strategies for educators
School Counseling Community of Practice
ESD 112’s MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) team will host a monthly learning community for school counselors to explore their roles and align school counseling programs with a multi-tiered system of support. The community of practice begins in September. Visit pdEnroller for more details and to register.
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SMART Initial Training
SMART initial training will be held in September for those who have never been trained. Clark County school staff can request a code to register on pdEnroller.
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Hatching Results Virtual Learning Events
PD opportunities (pre-paid vouchers are available through OSPI until space runs out)
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SCHOOL SAFETY & PUBLIC HEALTH
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September is national Preparedness Month!
Help students prepare with curriculum, resources, and tools designed for Pre-K to Teens at Ready.Gov
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Need time to focus on developing or updating your School Safety/Emergency Operations Plan? We have several options to choose from:
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The REMS TA Center updated its EOP EVALUATE. This FREE web application provides an interactive evaluation of the school emergency operations plan (EOP).
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Spotlight on Drills
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Participate in this year’s Great Shakeout
The Great Shakeout Learn the science behind why the Pacific Northwest is in the "ring of fire," what schools should do before, during, and after an earthquake, and what schools should consider having in an emergency operations plan.
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Be prepared for virus season!
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Looking for COVID-19 Guidance for Schools?
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Coming soon! Households can order up to four free COVID-19 tests from COVIDTests.gov. ESD 112 has a small cache of at-home COVID-19 tests available for schools in case of an outbreak or high disease activity. Please reach out to Corina to inquire.
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Washington State Department of Health Release
The Washington State Department of Health is publishing the Safety Study Hall website, a place for schools, students, and families to learn more about safety topics. This site meets the requirements of House Bill 1230.
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STUDENT THREAT ASSESSMENT
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Upcoming Threat Assessment Training
All administrators, principals, and school counselors are encouraged to attend our upcoming trainings, and any interested school staff are welcome too! Three CEUs are offered for the following events.
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HOSTED BY: ESD 112 Conference Center
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- October 11, 2024
- January 27, 2025
- April 25, 2025
If you prefer to schedule a threat assessment training for your district, or even just your building, please contact us. We would love to do that for you! Best practice means at least one member of staff in each building is trained in threat assessment.
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Updated Webpage
The ESD 112 Threat Assessment webpage has been updated! Explore new resources on safe firearm storage, bullying prevention, warning signs of targeted violence, and the National Institute of Justice school shooting fact sheet.
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Always Here for You
If you have a situation in which you are uncertain if a threat assessment is indicated, or you just want to talk through a concern you’re having with a student, we are happy to help you!
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