Find Resources to Create a Safer School
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Resource Spotlight
K-12 Emergency Exercises Fact Sheet
Emergency exercises can help K-12 schools practice courses of action outlined in their emergency operations plans and examine and strengthen preparedness capabilities. This fact sheet provides information on the types and benefits of K-12 emergency exercises, developing an effective emergency exercise program, and working in collaboration with school and community partners.
School Safety Topics
Access the following topics for resources, guidance, and information to help you create a safer school. From each of these topic pages, you can sort resources available based upon stages of preparedness and subtopics.
Upcoming Opportunities
Learn about upcoming events, grants, and other opportunities for your school or district.
Discover upcoming school safety events and grants below to help support your school’s or school district’s safety efforts.
Grants
Not Applicable
School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV)
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Events
July 16, September 17 and November 19, 2025
Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment
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August
13
National Student Privacy & Data Security Summer Webinar Series: FERPA 101 and Data Security Best Practices
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Tools to Get Started
Start with these tools to discover the right resources for your school
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Grants Finder Tool
Find a GrantUse the Grants Finder Tool to find applicable funding opportunities to help keep your school community safe.
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State Search Tool
Explore Your StateDiscover your state’s school safety programs and regional contacts from federal agencies. These contacts and programs can be a resource to you as you build your school safety plan.
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Resource Search
Search ResourcesFind resources, like guidance, training, or fact sheets, that are vetted by SchoolSafety.gov.
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Safety Readiness Tool
Start the AssessmentIdentify the efforts you’re taking to address the foundational elements of school safety. Get a personalized action plan with next steps and resources for your school to consider.
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Communications Center
Visit the CenterDownload and share the latest SchoolSafety.gov one-pagers, issue briefs, newsletters, and virtual training materials.