Texas School Safety Center

This morning community college staff in the North Texas gathered at ESC Region 11 for a reunification tabletop exercise. Through a facilitated, scenario-driven discussion, participants examined roles and responsibilities, operations, and processes involving campus personnel, emergency management, law enforcement, and other emergency responders. To learn more visit https://ow.ly/FlUo50Zc4uS

We've been busy with more Reunification for Schools Tabletop Exercises this week. Many thanks to our hosts at Region 14 Education Service Center in Abilene on Tuesday and Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls today. We have several more opportunities this summer for districts to participate in this facilitated, scenario-driven discussion offered in collaboration with the The "I Love U Guys" Foundation. Visit https://txssc.txstate.edu/events/reunification-ttx/ to learn more and register!

Even when school is not in session, threats, real or fake, can lead to legal consequences, school discipline, and long-term impacts on a student's future. Watch this powerful PSA to learn more and share the message:

Don't do it. Don't share it. Report it!

Watch here: bit.ly/45fh1OL

Congratulations to the Grayson County School Reunification Team, Chief Heath Wester, and Sherman Independent School District Police Dept., the Award recipients in the Collaborative Community Partnerships category for Spring 2026. Visit https://ow.ly/R16Z50Z3qNU to learn more about how the 13 districts in Grayson County are collaborating to ensure each is prepared to reunify students, staff, and families in case of an emergency.

We're wrapping up our trainings in Katy, Texas this week. Thank you to our participants in both the TCOLE 41502 Intermediary training, which finished yesterday, and the TCOLE 41501 Introductory training, which finishes this afternoon for joining us. We hope you are returning to your districts and agencies with new knowledge, skills, and tools to inform your work!

This week we've continued our reunification tabletop exercises with two trainings in the Houston area. Yesterday, participants in our Reunification for Schools Tabletop Exercise met at Region 4 Education Service Center and today Alvin College hosted our first Community College Reunification Tabletop Exercise. Exercises will continue throughout the summer! Visit the Events page of our website to find a location near you!

Congratulations to Officer Shedrick Duffey (second from left) from Socorro Independent School District, the Award recipient in the Outstanding Individual Service category for Spring 2026. Visit https://ow.ly/QcMq50Z3o1O to learn more about his work!

Summer dates are available for our Mitigating Educator Maltreatment trainings. If you are a school administrator, this 4-hour, virtual training is for you! Gain knowledge and tools for creating and maintaining a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for all staff and students.

Learn more and register here 👉https://txssc.txstate.edu/events/mem-trainings