School Safety


Overview

Every student, regardless of any differing characteristics, deserves a safe and respectful learning environment. School safety is a multi-faceted endeavor which is guided by the principles of prevention, protection, and recovery. 

Updates/News/Events

    COVID-19

    Reopening:

    ED COVID-19 HANDBOOK Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students’ Needs
    Nevada Department of Education Framework for Safe, Effective and Equitable report to school buildings
    CDC guideline Operational Strategy for reopening k12 schools.

     Get Started: 

      Prevention

      Bullying/Cyberbullying

      “Pupils are the most vital resource to the future of this State. A learning environment that is safe and respectful is essential for the pupils enrolled in the schools in this State and is necessary for those pupils to achieve academic success and meet this State’s high academic standards. Every classroom, hallway, locker room, cafeteria, restroom, gymnasium, playground, athletic field, school bus, parking lot and other areas on the premises of a school in this State must be maintained as a safe and respectful learning environment, and no form of bullying or cyber-bullying will be tolerated within the system of public education in this State. Any form of bullying or cyber-bullying seriously interferes with the ability of teachers to teach in the classroom and the ability of pupils to learn.” NRS 388.132

      Threat Assessment:
      Social Emotional Learning and Academic Development (SEAD)
      Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
      School Discipline and Restorative Practices

        SafeVoice:
        This anonymous reporting system can used to report threats to the safety or well-being of students. A report can be made in both English and Spanish by using any of the following options:

        Through the SafeVoice Nevada app, available from the Apple Store or Google Play

        Online at safevoicenv.org
        Or call 1-833-216-SAFE (7233) 

        Nevada 211:
        Nevada 211 is a free and easy way to locate and get connected to thousands of resources near you, including assistance with food, utilities, housing, mental health providers, and health care, plus much, much more.

        Online at: https://www.nevada211.org/
        Dial: 2-1-1
        Or call: 1-866-535-5654
        Text your zip code to: 898211

        Crisis Support Services of Nevada/Crisis Text Line:
        Get help by calling or texting. Learn more and access resources by visiting the website.

        Text “CARE” to 839863
        Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
        Online at https://cssnv.org/ 

        Mobile Crisis Response Team:
        The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) was created to provide crisis intervention and support to Nevada families dealing with a behavioral or mental health crisis. http://www.knowcrisis.com/

        Southern Nevada 702-486-7865
        Northern Nevada 775-688-1670
        Rural Nevada 702-486-7865 

        National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
        Get help or learn more by visiting the website or calling the toll-free number below.

        Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
        Online at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (live chat available) 

          Protection

          Recovery/Postvention

          Disclaimer: The Nevada Department of Education does not in any way signify the endorsement or recommendation of any resources provided. The resources are provided as a convenience.