School Safety Resources

School Safety is an important priority for all 73 Catholic schools throughout western Washington.  The OCS works in partnership with many local, regional and state agencies to secure helpful resources.

The OSPI School Safety Center provides resources to districts and ALL schools to help in the development of high-quality emergency operations and safety plans. Feeling safe is fundamental for a positive learning environment.  School safety builds a cycle of PREVENTION….PROTECTION….MITIGATION….RESPONSE…. and RECOVERY so schools are positioned well to handle any situation.

SCHOOL SAFETY PLANNING TOOLKIT –  Readiness and Emergency Management (REMS) for Schools has a REMS Guide with resources for planning. Also, REMS guides with K-12 Key Topics that schools need to be mindful of in today’s world. School Climate and Emergencies resources help us all support local school campuses, building safety, relationships and engagement, and a careful review of the environment. Safety resources from A to Z can be found at OSPI: The School Safety Resource Library.  

Archdiocese of Seattle: Office of Property and Construction  Through the leadership of Ed Foster, Director, and his team, our Catholic schools have access to comprehensive resources and trainings, including:

CONSTRUCTION   PROPERTY   SAFETY    SAFETY MANUAL    AHERA      FORMS and CONTRACTS

There are 9 ESDs throughout Washington state. ALL ESDs are developing a School Safety Center to support schools. Catholic schools are able and encouraged to access safety services through the Educational Service Districts (ESDs) in western Washington.

ESD 112
2500 N.E. 65th Ave.
Vancouver, 98661-6812
(360) 750-7503
http://www.esd112.org  and Safety Services and SafeSchools

ESD 113
6005 Tyee Drive SW
Tumwater, 98512
(360) 464-6700
http://www.esd113.org/ and Safety Services and SafeSchools

ESD 114 – Olympic
105 National Ave. N.
Bremerton, 98312
(360) 405-5801
http://www.oesd114.org  and School Safety and Security Cooperative

ESD 121 – Puget Sound
800 Oakesdale Ave. SW Renton, 98057
(425) 917-7600 or (800) 664-4549  http://www.psesd.org The safety of students is a primary concern for educators, parents, and the community. The current global and regional climate requires heightened school preparedness efforts in response to a myriad of threats and hazards. The PSESD Safety Co-op strengthens safety services in school communities across the region through high quality training, networking, and coordination opportunities that are culturally responsive and trauma informed. PS ESD Safety Co-Op 

ESD 189 – Northwest
1601 R Avenue
Anacortes, 98221
(360) 299-4000
http://www.nwesd.org and School Safety

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