Massachusetts
Massachusetts 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.
State Programs
Contact Information
State Programs
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Office of Education
The Massachusetts Department of Education licenses educators, distributes state and federal education money, helps districts implement learning standards, oversees statewide standardized tests, monitors schools and districts, and convenes districts and individuals to share best practices.
Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/
Office of Student and Family Support
The Office of Student and Family Support works in partnership with educators, schools, students, families, and other agencies and organizations across the Commonwealth to ensure access to high quality and student-centered pre-K-grade 12 education and strengths-based supports.
Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/sfs/
Safe and Supportive Schools Commission
The Safe and Supportive Schools Commission was created as part of the Safe and Supportive Schools Framework Law and shares reports on the safety of schools in Massachusetts.
(VOCAL) Student Survey Project
VOCAL is an annual survey sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education administered to students in grades 5, 8, and 10.
Website: https://www.doe.mass.edu/research/vocal/default.html
School Buildings
The School Buildings page shares information on school building safety and security for the state of Massachusetts.