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You’re invited to the 2nd Annual Cybersecurity Education Symposium taking place virtually on October 14, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with passionate, solution-minded educators, industry experts, and leaders from the Ohio Cybersecurity Education ecosystem.
Register now for this free event by following this link.
Learn more about the Ohio Cyber Range Institute by following #OCRI on social media.
Does your school or institution have chemicals on site? If so, you may need to report those chemicals to the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program. CFATS is run by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to ensure that hazardous chemicals cannot be weaponized. Under CFATS, any facility that possesses chemicals of interest at or above certain quantities and concentrations must report those chemicals to CISA via an online questionnaire, called a Top-Screen. CISA will then use the information from the Top-Screen to determine whether or not a facility is considered high-risk.
The CFATS program includes facilities from a variety of different industries, including schools. For example, schools in Ohio may use propane for heating or chlorine to disinfect swimming pools, among other chemicals. Please review CISA’s list of chemicals to determine if your facility needs to report any hazardous chemicals to CISA. Everyone can play a role in ensuring the safety and security of our communities.
If you have any questions, please email CFATS@hq.dhs.gov or visit the CFATS webpage (www.cisa.gov/cfats). To learn more about chemical security, please visit CISA’s Chemical Security webpage.
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Click here for the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) Technical Bulletin 20-002, titled School Drills and Fire Safety During Covid-19 Pandemic, which was issued by the SFM in August.
A FAQ list is available here. If you have any questions regarding the information contained in the bulletin, please contact the Department of Commerce Code Enforcement Bureau via any of the following:
Phone: 614-728-5460 (or toll-free at 888-276-0303) Email: sfm_codeenf@com.state.oh.us
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The 2020 school emergency management test (EMT) requirement has been extended to December 31, 2021. If you have already completed your drill, don't forget to log in and complete your after-action report. Please note that this is only an extension, schools will need to complete their 2020 and 2021 test (two separate tests) by the December 2021 deadline.
If you have issues logging your test or have further questions, please contact your assigned planner or the OSSC at OhioSchoolSafetyCenter@dps.ohio.gov.
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The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) is launching a back-to-school campaign to help raise awareness of anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide due to the COVID pandemic.
Join the OSPF #ItsOkTo Campaign today!
K-12 Suicide Prevention Training
The OSPF offers an evidence-based virtual suicide prevention training for K-12 staff and educators.
OSPF has waived the application process to make it easier for schools to use.
To access the training click here. Create your account with enrollment key: ospfstaff
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Handle With Care (HWC)
The Ohio HWC program, administered by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Hopewell Health Centers, ensures children who are exposed to adverse events receive appropriate interventions and have opportunities to build resilience through positive relationships with teachers and first responders.
Find out more about this exciting new program by visiting the Ohio HWC website.
Tune in to the monthly Community of Practice meetings to learn about best practices and shared experiences.
Trauma-Informed Practices: Prevention and De-escalating Disruptive Behavior
The National Center for School Safety has a free on-demand webinar available. Click the following link to find out more: NCSS Website
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Red Ribbon Week
Each year, from Oct. 23-31, individuals, schools, and communities across the U.S. show their commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle by wearing or displaying a red ribbon.
The Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Department of Education encourage schools and communities to participate in this year's Red Ribbon Week.
To virtually promote and support this year's event, an online toolkit includes a variety of helpful resources, including downloadable graphics, a fact card, student and parent pledges, and ways to promote Red Ribbon Week.
For more information, go to www.dea.gov/redribbon.
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Click on the below events to learn more and register.
For additional opportunities, check out the OSSC Events Calendar.
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Don't forget that the below resources are available at no cost to your school and community. Click on the below images to find out more.
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