Mission

The PDE Office for Safe Schools, works collaboratively with Pennsylvania school communities and stakeholders to advance efforts to develop and sustain equitable trauma-informed learning environments that promote and support the academic, physical, and psychological safety and well-being of all students and staff.

Vision

All Pennsylvania school entities will be prepared to provide safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students and staff.

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Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach

This practical guide updates and expands the discussion presented in SAMHSA's Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach Resource from 2014.

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Pennsylvania's Suicide Prevention Guide

The 2024 Prevent Suicide PA PSA Contest winners have been announced. Learn about the winners and notable mentions.

AED Program

Act 35 of 2014, Reporting on automatic external defibrillators

​Career Ready Skills

The Pennsylvania Career Ready Skills are social emotional learning progressions that support the development of student competence.

​​SAP​​​/PBIS

​​​PA Positi​​ve Behavior Support (PBIS) and ​​​Student Assistan​​ce Program (SAP)

PA I​​nspired Leadership Program

The PIL Program is a statewide, standards-based continuing professional education program for school and system leaders.