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Montana has many agency programs and contacts that can help your school build a school safety plan. Check out these resources as you develop your plan.

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School Violence Prevention

Montana Office of Public Instruction

The School Violence Prevention page provides resources for schools and educators.

Website: https://opi.mt.gov/Leadership/Management-Operations/Emergency-Planning-Safety/School-Violence-Prevention

School Safety Professional Development Grant

Montana Office of Public Instruction

The School Safety Professional Development Grant provides funding to schools to support school safety professional development. 

Website: http://opi.mt.gov/Leadership/Academic-Success/Title-Other-Federal-Programs/Title-IV-Part-A-Student-Support-Academic-Enrichment/School-Safety-Professional-Development-Grant

Emergency Planning & Safety

Montana Office of Public Instruction

The Emergency Planning & Safety program shares information about emergency operation plans. Emergency Operations Plans provide guidance and practical solutions on how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency situations. 

Website: https://opi.mt.gov/Leadership/Management-Operations/Emergency-Planning-Safety

Safe School Environment

Department of Public Health and Human Services

The Safe School Environment is dedicated to providing resources and training on preserving a safe learning environment in Montana schools. The information was developed by a group of partners focused on keeping the school environment safe and inclusive for all students and staff.

Website: https://dphhs.mt.gov/schoolhealth/safeenvironment

Training & Exercise Program

Montana Disaster & Emergency Services

The Montana Disaster & Emergency Services Training and Exercise Program ensures opportunities are available to enhance disaster preparedness.

Website: https://des.mt.gov/Preparedness/

Contact Information

State and Local

P.O. Box 202501, Helena, MT 59620-2501
406-444-3680
http://opi.mt.gov/

The Montana Office of Public Instruction is the State Educational Agency.

Federal

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Denver Federal Center, Building 710, Box 25267, Denver, CO 80225-0267
(877) FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627)
Email: FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Email: CISARegion8@hq.dhs.gov

Montana Protective Security Advisor (PSA):
Randy Middlebrook, CPP
Protective Security Advisor, Region VIII - Montana
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA
406-839-1165
randy.middlebrook@dhs.gov

Salt Lake City
5425 West Amelia Earhart Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/saltlakecity
(801) 579-1400

Covers the entire states of Utah, Idaho, and Montana

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 1961 Stout Street, Room 08-148 Denver, CO 80294 Phone Number: (303) 844-3372 Fax Number: (303) 844-4545

Other

Montana Analysis & Technical Information Center
P.O. Box 201417 Helena, MT 59620-1417
(Primary) – 406-444-3874
contactdci@mt.gov
https://dojmt.gov/dci-home/investigations-bureau/ 

 

State Events & Opportunities

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Learning Hub

The Learning Hub provides free professional development courses to educators across the state of Montana. Use the keyword "safety" to search for safety related courses.
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