Safe Schools
Mission
The PDE Office for Safe Schools, works collaboratively with Pennsylvania school communities and stakeholders to advance efforts to develop and sustain equitable trauma-informed learning environments that promote and support the academic, physical, and psychological safety and well-being of all students and staff.
Vision
All Pennsylvania school entities will be prepared to provide safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students and staff.
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Office for Safe Schools
ra-edsafeschoolsrep@pa.gov | (717) 783-6612
View contacts for specific areas of focus within the Office of Safe Schools.
AED Program
Act 35 of 2014, Reporting on automatic external defibrillators
The Pennsylvania Career Ready Skills are social emotional learning progressions that support the development of student competence.
PA Positive Behavior Support
The PIL Program is a statewide, standards-based continuing professional education program for school and system leaders. Visit the PIL webpage for additional information on Act 45 Credit for School Safety Training information.
Trending Topics
Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed ApproachThis practical guide updates and expands the discussion presented in SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach Resource from 2014. The primary goal of this guide is to provide implementation strategies across multiple domains based on the original publication. |
Pennsylvania's Suicide Prevention Guide
The 2024 Prevent Suicide PA PSA Contest winners have been announced. Learn about the winners and notable mentions. (All of the PSAs are available for download and public use.) |
Back to School Safety VideoAs we head back to the classroom, start the year off with the Back-to-School Campaign. The Back-to-School Campaign by SchoolSafety.gov encourages members of the K-12 community to use its resources and tools to create a safe learning environment. With multiple resources available, this informative video provides an overview of school safety topic areas, related resources, and various ways individuals can use the site to create a safe, positive, and supportive school environment for students and educators. |
Office for Safe Schools
ra-edsafeschoolsrep@pa.gov | (717) 783-6612
View contacts for specific areas of focus within the Office of Safe Schools.
AED Program
Act 35 of 2014, Reporting on automatic external defibrillators
The Pennsylvania Career Ready Skills are social emotional learning progressions that support the development of student competence.
PA Positive Behavior Support
The PIL Program is a statewide, standards-based continuing professional education program for school and system leaders. Visit the PIL webpage for additional information on Act 45 Credit for School Safety Training information.