Preventing School Violence Training Opportunities

Upcoming Training Series on Preventing School Violence

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.

Who Should Attend?

Educators, school administrators, counselors, law enforcement, and community partners invested in school safety.

Cost

There is no charge for participating in the training sessions.

Visit our Online Academy for Additional Training

Featured Course Content

Each module includes a video around 10 minutes long, a quiz, a processing guide, and additional links to outside resources as needed. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for all the modules offered.

External Training Opportunities

I Love You Guys Reunification Workshop - Registration is Open until April 29

• Tuesday, May 27th from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM
• Northeastern Junior College, 100 College Avenue, Sterling, CO
• Capacity - 100 participants (but please come with your team)
• Cost - No cost as the OSS has a partnership arrangement with ILUG
• This workshop will be a brief overview of the Standard Responses Protocol followed by an in-depth discussion and practice of reunification after a critical incident as outlined by the I Love You Guys Foundation.
• Please use this link to register.

School Safety Academy—IN PERSON and Expenses Paid!

• The Academy is a 20-hour training for anyone tasked to be the school safety lead at your school or district. Applicants must have completed FEMA courses IS-100.C and 362.A. Mileage, lodging (as necessary), and meals not offered at the Academy will be covered by the Office of School Safety. We are excited to offer the Academy in person for the first time and look forward to representation from across Colorado!
• The Academy will be held at the Colorado Department of Public Safety (690 Kipling Street) over 2 ½ days on Tuesday, June 3rd through Thursday, June 5th.
• Registration will be capped at 25, so start the prerequisites now!
• The first application received from each school/district will be given preference. Please submit applications to Mike.Vagher@state.co.us. 

School Resource Officers BASIC Training by National Association of School Resource Officers

• The Office of School Safety has enough grant funding remaining to hold two final School Resource Officer BASIC Trainings this summer. After this our grant funding will be gone. 
• Both will be held the week of August 4th through the 8th.
  • Summit County School District, Frisco
  • Otero Junior College, La Junta
• All expenses will be covered for a total of 40 participants. This includes the National Association of School Resource Officers fees, hotel room (if necessary), mileage to the training and per diems for meals not provided at the workshops. 
• Reach out to melissa.rubeo@state.co.us for registration information after April 7th. Thank you! 
• Please note:  If you need to cancel you must do so at least one week prior to the start of the workshops. Otherwise, we will need to charge your agency for your spot. Thank you!

A Brain-Based Foundation for Supporting Students After Trauma

Trauma-Informed School Discipline
This 1.5 hour training will equip administrators and other disciplinary staff with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to approach discipline with 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 that create positive school environments, practical techniques for de-escalation, discipline, and relationship-building. Request training using the Office of School Safety Request for Training Google Form.

• General Training: This hour-long workshop covers a basic introduction to the neuroscience of trauma along with strategies for supporting youth who have experienced trauma in their lives. This overview is designed for school staff in any role wishing to gain an understanding of trauma's impact to be better equipped to support students.
• Educators Training: This 1.5 hour presentation covers a basic introduction to the neuroscience of trauma along with strategies for supporting youth who have experienced trauma in their lives. It aims to equip educators with the knowledge and tools to create a more supportive and effective learning environment for students who have experienced trauma.
• Mental Health Providers Training: This 1.5 hour-long training builds upon the above workshop for a more in-depth look at the impact of trauma. It is intended specifically for mental health providers in schools to be better informed for the direct work they do with students and to equip them with a language and framework for educating teachers, admin, and even students themselves about trauma.