5 School Safety Actions You Can Take Today

As you head back to school, consider these five actions—complete with back-to-school reading lists and checklists and a safety readiness tool—from SchoolSafety.gov to help prepare for a safe school year.

Topics: Mental Health and Safety

SchoolSafety.gov’s Back-to-School Campaign highlights resources and guidance that school leaders, educators, and staff can use to help prepare for a safe return to school.

The campaign aims to empower school communities to use SchoolSafety.gov tools and resources before, during, and beyond the back-to-school season to create and sustain safe and supportive learning environments for students and educators.

Take Action

Amid your back-to-school preparations, consider these five actions you can take today to help prepare for a safe school year.

  1. Explore the SchoolSafety.gov Back-to-School Reading List to find ten resources that provide insights and guidance on timely school safety issues.
  2. Review the SchoolSafety.gov Back-to-School Checklist to identify seven actions that can help inform comprehensive and holistic school safety programs.
  3. Use the SchoolSafety.gov Safety Readiness Tool to create a customized school safety action plan.
  4. Sign up for the School Safety Community Bulletin to receive monthly updates on resources, funding opportunities, news, and events.
  5. Connect with SchoolSafety.gov on Facebook and X to learn about school safety issues and resources.

Learn more at SchoolSafety.gov.

Krysia Gabenski is editorial director at NAESP.