Building Safer Schools Together webinar series
WFIS joined the first session in OSPI’s Building Safer Schools Together webinar series, focused on School-Based Crisis Prevention and Intervention. The presentation offered practical, trauma-informed guidance for school leaders on crisis communication, social media management, memorial policies, mental health response systems, and emergency preparedness within the Incident Command System (ICS) framework. The session also highlighted new resources and model guidance documents. Notes with links from 5/22 webinar School-Based Crisis Prevention and Intervention.
There are 2 more upcoming training opportunities in the series, designed for quick, focused learning with real-world application, and free to attend with Clock Hours available. These upcoming OSPI-hosted sessions with Dr. Melissa Reeves focus on crisis response and integrate mental health into school safety planning. Access advanced strategies to strengthen prevention, intervention, and long-term recovery efforts in K–12 settings.
- Guarding Minds, Guarding Futures: Mental Health in School Safety Strategies on May 29 from 9 – 10:30 am (online). Register here (no cost)
- Advanced Behavioral Threat Assessment: Case Management & Reintegration on June 5 from 9 – 10:30 am (online). Register here (no cost)
The JED Foundation: Schools’ opportunity
The JED High School program, a partnership with UW Forefront Suicide Prevention and The Jed Foundation, provides Washington high schools with a comprehensive 36-month framework to strengthen student mental health and suicide-prevention systems.
Participating schools complete student and staff assessments and surveys, receive detailed feedback reports with customized recommendations, and work with a dedicated School Mental Health Specialist for ongoing support and technical assistance.
Several private schools in WA already use the JED program.
For additional information visit https://jedfoundation.org/jed-high-school-delivered-by-forefront-suicide-prevention/
