Office of SAFE Schools

Our mission is to promote a safe learning environment for Fayette County Public Schools. Our purpose is to:

• Implement an Integrated Approach to Safe Schools
• Offer Effective Approaches (Principles of Effectiveness) relating to school-wide discipline and social competency
• Increase District and School Focus on Prevention
• Build Capacity in Each School
• Respond to Identified School Needs

The team's approach:

• Data driven services
• Blending of diverse specialty areas related to safe schools
• Primary safe schools specialist
• Interdepartmental collaboration
• Pyramid of services from primary prevention through intervention

Services offered

Consultation

• Help schools to identify training needs
• Explain training programs available through SSO, and the rationale behind those trainings
• Consult with teachers/school staff regarding specific students
• Consult with teachers/school staff regarding classroom management needs
• Consult with teachers/school staff regarding programs/curricula

Training

• Conduct on-going review of "best practice" models; share findings with FCPS
• Provide training for schools and district staff
• Provide follow-up support and evaluation to foster successful implementation

Interagency & Central Office Collaboration

• Serve as lead agency for the FCPS Interagency Risk For Harm Collaborative
• Represent the district on school and community boards committed to serving youth
• Work with community agencies to secure funding for collaborative initiatives
• Promote collaboration with other departments in central office

Direct Service

• Provide direct services to students and/or families
• Provide direct support to teachers, staff and administration

Evaluation & Data Collection

• Complete evaluation of individual programs currently in use
• Prepare Central Office, State and Federal reports
• Prepare and conduct surveys and other research to assess needs and progress on safe schools initiatives

More information about the various Safe Schools Office Training Opportunities (Adobe Acrobat document)

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Last update: 12/5/2007 9:20:01 AM