The Department of Safe Schools

The Department of Safe Schools promotes academic achievement and social emotional development by supporting schools as they create their own Single School Culture ©.

Safe Schools Initiatives

  • Single School Culture © for Academics, Behavior, Climate, and Data.
  • Learning Teams K-12
  • Student and Adult Efficacy
  • Middle School Afterschool Program
  • Middle School Course Recovery Program
  • FCAT Retake Program
  • Summer School Program
  • College Board
  • SpringBoard
  • Advanced Placement
  • School-wide Classroom Management Training (CHAMPs)
  • District Discipline Coding System
  • Expulsions
  • School-center assistance for behavioral issues
  • RtI (Response to Intervention)
  • Gang Prevention (Case Managers)
  • Bullying Awareness and Intervention
  • Safe School Ambassadors
  • Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation
  • Service Learning

Student Intervention Services (formerly Prevention Center)

Student Intervention Services (formerly Prevention Center), in the Department of Safe Schools, addresses alcohol, tobacco/other drugs through prevention and intervention services.

Initiatives include:

  • Support of School Based Teams
  • Alternative-to-Suspension for alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
  • Character Education
  • Student Empowerment Groups

Drug Prevention and Intervention: Literature and Information

FACE IT Brochure

Teens, Prescriptions & OTC Drugs

Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse

Prescription Drug Abuse Powerpoint Presentation

Contacts:

Safe Schools Staff Directory