The Educator's School Safety Network is made up of experts committed to making schools safer through an education-based, all-hazards approach to school safety.

Professional DevelopmenT

Our experts develop and deliver trainings and presentations designed to EMPOWER, not intimidate 

Consulting

We work with schools, districts, colleges, universities and other educational institutions to identify and meet safety needs.

resources

We create resources, and aggregate content from other reputable sources on evidence-based best practices.


The Educator's School Safety Network compiles, maintains and analyzes the most up-to-date and accurate data about school-based violent incidents and threats.

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School safety, violence prevention, and crisis response are critical components of pre-service education, yet developing these skills and capabilities typically isn’t part of university educator preparation programs.

The Educator’s School Safety Network partners with colleges and universities to offer School Safety 101, a fully developed, education-focused school safety and violence prevention module with training units that can be used as a pre-service gateway before clinical experiences and internships, or integrated into existing teacher preparation courses.  

By completing the on-demand, self-paced content units in School Safety 101, candidates acquire critical knowledge and skills related to violence prevention, school climate and culture, and school-based crisis response. 

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Please note, we do not provide training in South Africa at this time. Do not fill out this form- Please click here instead.

 
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Dr. Amy Klinger speaking at the T.H. Chan public health forum at Harvard University

New York Times: After Parkland, a Flood of New Threats, Tips and False Alarms

Dr. Amy Klinger on C-SPAN: school safety in the wake of Parkland

LA Times: The calls by President Trump and others for guns in schools have "really taken the focus off things that are more effective," she said. "We need to do things that work, not that feel good."

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Newsweek: 50 SCHOOL VIOLENCE THREATS ARE BEING MADE EVERY DAY SINCE THE PARKLAND MASSACRE

 

Arming teachers would be too expensive and would not make children safer, Ms Klinger said."It's just not a good solution. I can't find anyone [in the field of education] who thinks it's a good idea."

ESSN Data in the Washington Post


Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger, Esq. interviewed on Canada A.M. Canada's nation wide morning show

Amanda Klinger, Esq. and Dr Amy Klinger with former New Mexico Governor Susanna Martinez

Dr Amy Klinger interviewed by the CBC

Amanda Klinger, Esq. interviewed by BBC news

Amanda Klinger, Esq. on CBS 8

Dr Amy Klinger on Fox 44

Dr Amy Klinger on CBS 13

ESSN experts on CBC news Toronto


National reach, singular focus

Our experts conduct research and create content, but we also aggregate high-quality school safety resources from other organizations.

Popular Training Topics

Beyond Lockdown: Creating and Implementing Lockdown Enhancements is a workshop designed for both the school and emergency response communities. The workshop presents school administrators and law enforcement officials with research-based information on the ineffectiveness of traditional lockdown procedures, and more importantly, with effective lockdown alternatives and enhancements.

Bomb Incident Management protocols should already be a part of your school's EOP, crisis plan, or safety plans, but many schools lack appropriate training or are following old, outdated procedures that were not developed specifically for schools.

Threat Assessment Management is a means by which a school or other organization can identify, assess, and manage individuals who are at risk for violence against themselves or others. The primary purpose of threat assessment is to prevent targeted violence by identifying individuals who may pose a threat to the organization.

Violence Prevention for Schools:  Effective, Low Cost Strategies that Work is a workshop designed for both the school and emergency response communities. The workshop presents school administrators and law enforcement officials with research-based information on violence prevention strategies that can be effectively implemented in schools with minimal cost. 

Consultation Services

Safety Policy and Procedure Review

This review determines the existence, viability, and liabilities of school and/or district policies related to school safety and security. Potential deficiencies are identified with recommendations for improvement and compliance. Areas to be examined include policies on:

  • Misuse of school technology

  • Crime reporting

  • Electronic communications

  • Gang affiliation, identifiers, and behaviors

  • Media relations

  • Compliance with medical issues reporting

  • Sexual offense and allegation reporting and investigation

  • Use of force guidelines for staff

  • Student threat inquiries and assessments

 Crisis Plan Assessment

In a crisis plan assessment, virtually every element of the organization’s plans for crisis prevention and response are critically examined. Potential deficiencies are identified with recommendations for improvement and compliance. Determinations are made about the presence or absence of critical elements, the scope and limitations of the plan itself, inadequacies and constraints of the plan that incur liability, the frequency and quality of training, the accessibility and usability of the plan, and the frequency and quality of updates.

Personnel and Internal Security Audit

This audit examines the level of security present within the personnel and procedures of the organization. Potential deficiencies are identified with recommendations for improvement and compliance. Areas that are audited include:

Compliance with state and federal requirements
implementation of practices to keep information confidential and secure
Policies and procedures for background and resume checks in hiring
Protocols for notifications of criminal arrests

Security Staffing and Operations Review
Consultants examine the organization, training, liabilities and protocols of the security staff and their operating procedures.

School Climate and Culture Assessments

The climate and culture of a school are one of the most significant elements used in preventing violence, bullying, and other triggers for crisis events. In this review, consultants use surveys, observations, interviews, and formalized assessments as qualitative and quantitative data to analyze the components of the school’s climate. Potential deficiencies are identified with recommendations for improvement and compliance.

Crime and Discipline Data Analysis

Using both existing and new crime and discipline data, a detailed analysis of the type, frequency, severity, and duration of potential crisis incidents can be established. Areas of concern are identified with recommendations for improvement and compliance.

Strategic Supervision Plan Development

Implementing an effective plan of strategic supervision throughout a school is a low-cost, high-results strategy to improve school climate and mitigate safety risks. Consultants analyze needs and formulate a plan for effective supervision in targeted areas.

Site and Facilities Inspection

The inspection includes a complete hands-on walk through of the facilities to examine:

  • Perimeter security

  • Signage

  • Security hardware

  • Areas for target hardening

  • Identification of hazards on the property and in the neighborhood

  • Access control

  • Visitor control

  • Communication systems

  • ID systems

  • Alarm systems

  • Inventory control

After the inspection, areas of concern are identified and recommendations developed to assist the school and/or district in threat mitigation.

Student threat assessment and inquiry implementation

Consultants analyze existing threat assessment procedures to determine their effectiveness, practicality, and liability limitations. Assistance is given in developing new procotols, policies, and procedures for identifying and appropriately acting upon potential perpretrators and/or victims of violence.

School Infiltration

Consultants test the existing daily safety practices by attempting targeted infiltrations of schools and/or areas. Areas of concern are identified with recommendations for improvement and compliance.

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Educators all over the US are tired of security theater, fighting a pretend gunman, participating in traumatizing drills and lockdowns, and find themselves wondering:

“Is this really what I went into education for?”

As an educator, you deserve school safety training that is:

  • All hazards - not just active shooter - that prepares you for the crisis events you are most likely to face.

  • Delivered by experts in EDUCATION so professional development is BY educators, FOR educators.

  • Practitioner-based and tailored to your unique needs, schedule, and concerns.

  • Available on-demand and FREE to work within your busy schedule.


How do you want to learn?


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