Texas School Safety Center

08/31/2026

Last week, we welcomed participants to three Reunification for Schools Tabletop Exercises (TTX) - our last of the summer. Thank you to our our partners, The "I Love U Guys" Foundation and our hosts at Region One Education Service Center in Edinburg, Midland Collegein Midland, and Education Service Center, Region 2 in Corpus Christi. Did you join us for a TTX this summer? Leave us a comment below to share your take aways.

08/27/2026

Congratulations to our second TCOLE 41505 SBLE Master Training graduating class of the summer! Participants completed 128 hours of SBLE training through the Introductory, Intermediary, Advanced and Master trainings. This class graduated on August 7, 2026 and joined a select group of officers who have completed the SBLE training series. We wish you all the best this school year and in all your future endeavors!

08/25/2026

Youth involvement is key! Follow Txssc Youth to learn how to create a KEYS Member Group on your campus and start empowering youth today!

08/24/2026

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08/20/2026

Registration for fall trainings is now open! One of the first opportunities on the calendar is Restorative Practices for Educators. In this four-hour virtual training, learn how Restorative Practices provides a process for effective communication, establishing healthy boundaries, taking responsibility, solving conflict, healing when harm has occurred, and creating accountability for self and others. Register today to add this powerful tool to your intervention toolbox!

When: September 15; 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
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08/19/2026

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📧 NEW August Community Bulletin: Our latest School Safety Community Bulletin provides up-to-date information on school safety news, events, and resources. Read the full edition➡️ content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCISA/bulletins/4256123

08/17/2026

Have you exercised your emergency plans and annexes? Thank you to Education Service Center, Region 20 for hosting our Reunification for Schools Tabletop Exercise today. If you play a role in developing and maintaining your district's emergency operations plan, we encourage you to visit our Events webpage and learn more about this training opportunity. Only two more sessions remain - one in Corpus Christi and one in Edinburg. Register today!

08/13/2026

This summer, we have traveled around the state to offer a Reunification for Schools Tabletop Exercise in each ESC region. This week, we were in Victoria at Region 3 ESC and El Paso at Education Service Center - Region 19. Offered in collaboration with the The "I Love U Guys" Foundation, this scenario-driven tabletop exercise helps districts test their plan to reunify students, staff, and families in case of an emergency. We have three opportunities remaining this summer to participate. Visit https://txssc.txstate.edu/events/reunification-ttx to learn more!

08/12/2026

Build your toolbox for a safe school year with SchoolSafety.gov Find tips, guides, fact sheets, and other resources that the entire community can use to support efforts: go.dhs.gov/5nN

08/11/2026

Are you attending the TCOLE Training Conference in Waco? Stop by and see us in the Exhibit Hall (Booth 317) this evening. Learn about the TxSSC's free trainings and unique opportunities for law enforcement officers as contractors in the FDA To***co Compliance Program.