On-Demand Webinar Child sexual abuse is a crime and any observed, disclosed, or suspected abuse should be reported to designated authorities as prescribed by mandated reporting laws. However, there are nuances to consider in the district’s response to alleged abuse and organizational boundary violations. In this webinar, author and sexual abuse prevention consultant Diane Cranley, addressed topics that school and district leaders must consider beyond the basics of mandated reporting, such as preserving evidence, juvenile offenders, internal reporting, internal investigations, organizational co ..read more

Every year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases its top ten citations. A few standards swapped positions, but ultimately the list is the same as previous years. Top Ten 2020 OSHA Citations Fall Protection (General Requirements) Hazard Communication Respiratory Protection Scaffolding Ladders Lockout/Tagout Powered Industrial Trucks Fall Protection (Training Requirements) Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment (Eye and Face Protection) Machine Guarding How Vector Solutions Can Help How can you ensure your school or district doesn’t receive a costly OSHA fine ..read more

As we surpass a year of the pandemic, many people have experienced financial instability, deaths of loved ones, illness, and a disconnect from family and friends. Adolescents are no exception to stressors caused by the pandemic. A new study found that youth could be the most susceptible to long-term trauma as a result of the pandemic. According to the study, a person who experiences dysfunction in early adolescence is 43% more likely to experience problems in adulthood than someone who has not. “That means, developmentally, that middle and early high school students during the pandemic could b ..read more

For nearly five years, Vector Solutions has partnered with the School Bus Safety Company to bring their award-winning driver training programs to K-12 schools and districts through our SafeSchools Training system. The School Bus Safety Company has recently introduced new School Bus Safety Programs for Students. New School Bus Safety Programs for Students In almost every accident involving students, had the student acted safely, they would not have been injured or killed. Unfortunately the bus driver or the transportation department often do not have the opportunity to present the safe practice ..read more

On-Demand Webinar Everyone wants to know how to provide a safe learning environment, especially as we attempt to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. How can you make sure your school is effectively addressing today’s areas of vulnerability? In this free webinar Paul Timm, nationally recognized school security expert, addressed important school safety and security issues and solutions. Special focus was placed on collaboration, awareness, and student involvement. School Safety & Security Webinar Topics Addressing current security issues Implementing site-specific strategies Accessing helpfu ..read more

What is Digital Self-Harm Cyberbullying has been a main focus for school administration for many years now, but a phenomenon called digital self-harm (cyberbullying oneself) may need to make its way into current cyberbullying prevention efforts. Digital self-harm behavior was identified about 10 years ago by clinicians and law enforcement, but only a small handful of researchers have explored the topic. A study done in 2019 (and recently released) found that one in 10 middle and high school students admitted to engaging in digital self-harm. A separate survey from 2017 found that 6% of middle ..read more

San Juan School District serves over 3,000 students in 12 schools in the geographically diverse San Juan County, Utah. The district has used the Vector Solutions Staff Safety & Compliance Training System since 2013 to deliver, track, and manage training for their 350 staff online. Matthew Keyes, Director of Human Resources, likes how easy the training system is to use for everyone, and from an administrative standpoint, he appreciates the ease of record keeping and tracking. The Challenge: Facilitating Critical Conversations with Students In 2019, when Vector Solutions launched new Student ..read more

As COVID-19 cases surge across the country, many schools are looking for new ways to protect their community and prevent outbreaks. Vector Solutions offers a suite of online solutions that are specifically designed to help schools reopen or remain open safely amid the COVID-19 health crisis. COVID-19 Online Training Courses Our SafeSchools Training Staff and Student COVID-19 courses can help you provide the essential training your staff and students need to help them understand and follow the CDC recommendations to keep themselves and others healthy as you return to school, and throughout the ..read more

Over the past decade, many districts have shifted at least some of their professional development activities online. However, many still rely on in-person PD days. While some areas of PD may be better suited for in-person learning environments, there are many opportunities to make the switch to online training to either replace or complement your in-person PD. And during a pandemic, when opportunities for in-person PD are limited, it’s a good time to revisit the benefits of online training. Online training can help you address immediate needs and help you transform your PD beyond COVID-19. Ben ..read more

News reports, research studies, and data released during the second half of 2020 have all confirmed that the pandemic is taking a serious toll on children’s social, emotional, and mental health. New data from the Centers for Disease Control shows that from March through October 2020, the share of mental health-related hospital emergency department visits rose 24 percent for children ages 5 to 11 and 31 percent among adolescents ages 12 to 17, when compared to the same period in 2019. What Can Schools Do to Support Student Mental Health Mental health experts advise that even in the midst of the ..read more