CFSS Student Engagement Contest
The Center for Safer Schools Student Engagement Team is holding a contest for K-12 students in North Carolina public school units in conjunction with the 2025 National Bullying Prevention Month.
The contest theme is “Kindness Changes Everything.” Creativity is encouraged, as submissions could include videos, songs, poems, skits, speeches and chants.
The contest is divided into three categories: Middle School, High School and Classroom.
Two Middle School winners will receive a Chromebook and a $25 gift card.
Four High School winners (two boys and two girls) will receive a Chromebook and a $25 gift card.
In the Classroom category, the winning classroom will receive a Chromebook for each student in the class and a pizza party.
The contest rules are as follows:
-
Students must be currently enrolled in a North Carolina public school unit
-
Students cannot be currently suspended or expelled
-
All submissions must include the students’ name, grade, school, county and principal
-
All video submissions must be between 1 and 2 minutes
-
No inappropriate content such as vulgarity, profanity or gang-related affiliation
-
All poems, speeches and songs must be only 1 page (no plagiarizing)
-
Students will be scored based on a rubric
-
Students are scored based on originality and creativity
-
All submissions will be reviewed by a member of the Center for Safer Schools Contest Committee
-
Winners of the contest will be voted upon by the CFSS Contest Committee
The deadline for all submissions is Friday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. All entries should be emailed to CFSS@cfssnc.gov.  SRP/SRM Workshop
The Center for Safer Schools will host a Standard Response Protocol and Standard Reunification Method Train the Trainer Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The training, held in partnership with the I Love U Guys Foundation, will be held from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Greenville Convention Center, 303 SW Greenville Blvd., Greenville. SRP and SRM are used for crisis response and post-crisis reunification. The Train the Trainer Workshop introduces participants to the history, concepts and functionality of SRP and SRM and how to train the programs internally.
After learning about the five actions of the Standard Response Protocol, and their associated directives, participants will be able to implement the program and enhance their school safety plans.
Participants also will gain an understanding of the methods for planning, practicing and achieving a successful reunification using the Standard Reunification Method. They will have the ability to organize a reunification team in their school and create a reunification plan.
The workshop is open to school safety directors and support staff. Safety directors and their partners in safety (school administrators, law enforcement, etc.) are encouraged to attend together.
The CFSS will provide one manual and one instructor guide to each public school unit. Additional manuals will cost $8.75 each, and additional instructor guides will cost $6 each.
ASIST Training
The Center for Safer Schools will host Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Certified Training sessions this fall. The in-person trainings will be conducted by Jessica Jackson, director of the National Crisis Center in Miami.
At an ASIST workshop, participants will learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive.
All sessions will be held over two days, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. To receive credit for completing the course, you must attend both days.
 CFSS Bullying Prevention Webinar
The Center for Safer Schools Student Engagement Team on Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to noon will hold a virtual training session on effective bullying prevention and intervention strategies in schools.
Kindness Changes Everything: Bullying Prevention and Intervention will cover essential best practices, emphasizing the importance of developing effective bullying intervention plans that empower schools to respond effectively to incidents. A strong bullying prevention and intervention program is vital for fostering a safe and supportive school environment.
Attendees will receive practical resources and valuable information to help both students and staff navigate bullying situations with confidence. This session is intended for administrators, specialized instructional support personnel (SISP) staff (school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, behavioral health/mental health specialists) and other staff members who might support students for bullying prevention.
Kindness Changes Everything will be led by CFSS Assistant Director-Behavioral Health Michelle Guarino, Student Engagement Manager Chelsea King and Program Coordinator Mya Batts.
 |
|
Looking for Literacy Professional Development? Need to earn CEUs?
NEW! During the 2024-2025 school year the Office of Early Learning is offering a virtual Literacy for Educators webinar series focused on content aligned to the science of reading for charter and lab schools.
These sessions are open to All educators, coaches, and administrators.
Each monthly session will be held from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm.
|
NCSIS 2025 Conference
We are excited to invite you back to the NCSIS 2025 Conference, taking place October 20-22, 2025 at the Raleigh Downtown Marriott. This year’s event will bring together leaders, educators, and technology professionals from across North Carolina to collaborate, learn, and shape the future of student information systems in our state.
Registration Options:
-
General Registration – $200
Available September 18 – September 30, 2025
-
Late Registration – $250
Available October 1, 2025 until capacity is reached
Space is limited! We anticipate strong participation, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot.
Location: Raleigh Downtown Marriott **New Location this Year!
Dates: October 20 - 22, 2025
Intended Audience: SIS Coordinators & Lead Data Managers
This conference will feature Infinite Campus trainers on site, SIS Experts from the field, breakout sessions & workshops, and networking opportunities designed to support you in making the most of NCSIS during this critical phase of statewide implementation.
Register Now by visiting the DTL Hub - www.dpi.nc.gov/dtl Full hotel information is available in the hub as well.
We look forward to seeing you in Raleigh this October for an engaging and impactful conference.
Warm regards,
Matthew & Team
Matthew C Mayo, CeCTO, IPT, CETL
Director of Digital Teaching & Learning and School Connectivity
Charter schools have a dedicated SIS professional contact!
We are pleased to introduce Jennifer Fogleman as your new dedicated NCSIS Professional Learning Consultant for Charter Schools, effective immediately.
Jennifer brings a wealth of experience in the Student Information System (SIS) and is committed to providing you with the same high level of service you've come to expect from our team.
The NCSIS Professional Learning Consultant team is here to support you, please don't hesitate to contact Jennifer if you have any questions or concerns.
-
|
