Training
Online and In-Person trainings are available upon request for administrators and educators.
Events
Find events related to school safety.
Resources
Find School Safety Plan Templates, toolkits, guidance, and other links to elevate safety on and off campus.
Laws and Guidelines
Find Georgia state laws, case law and reporting requirements related to school safety.
Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness
The Georgia Department of Education, in collaboration with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency would like to recognize schools for going above and beyond in their efforts to create safe and supportive learning environments and minimize risk factors. The Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness will be awarded to all schools who apply and meet specific safety planning criteria. The window for applications will be open through November 15, 2024. Schools awarded the Seal of Preparedness will be announced in February 2025.
GACSS Mission
In order to consolidate the resources from various assets, Georgia’s Center for School Safety was created to serve as the central hub for school safety resources, trainings, events, and technical assistance. The GACSS is a collaborative effort between the Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to advance safe and secure learning environments in Georgia schools and campuses.
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Calling all school employees: You don't want to miss this year's Georgia School Safety and Homeland Security Conference. Participants will gain knowledge on how they can prepare, prevent and respond to emergencies in schools. Visit http://gaschoolsafety.com to register today!
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