School safety services and training
The Minnesota School Safety Center (MnSSC) provides free, legislatively funded, services, trainings and resources to schools and districts to help them prepare for, respond to, mitigate, and recover from all-hazard emergencies. MnSSC works with each school to provide individualized services and trainings to fit the school and district's needs. Services such as facility assessments, crisis team trainings and emergency operation plan reviews are best provided in the schools or districts who request them, the MnSSC teams travels to all corners of greater Minnesota. MnSSC works to provide training courses in all regions of the state.
Behavioral Threat Assessment for School Officials
MnSSC host free, one-day Behavioral Threat Assessment trainings for school officials in all six regions of the state.
NASP PREPaRE Workshop 1
MnSSC and the Minnesota Department of Education are hosting the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) PREPaRE Workshop 1: Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery course.
School Based Emergency Management (SBEM) program
MnSSC offers a School Based Emergency Management (SBEM) certificate of completion program for school officials who are tasked with school safety responsibilities.
Region 1 School Safety Summit
Region 1 emergency mangers, with the support from a grant provided by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, proudly present an in-person event focused on school safety.
School Resource Officer (SRO) training
Visit the SRO training page for requirements, resources and offerings of the SRO training courses offered by MnSSC. This dedicated online resource is designed to support SROs with essential training opportunities and updated guidelines to ensure a safe and positive school environment.
Our School Resource Officer (SRO) training program equips law enforcement professionals with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to serve effectively within educational settings.
Trainings from state and federal partners
Annual Conference
Full agenda and registration will be announced on our website and through our list serve when it becomes available.
