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Title IV, Part A - Safe & Supportive Schools

Title IV, Part A: Student Support & Academic Achievement
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The Title IV, Part A - Safe & Supportive Schools Team at Region 16 ESC provides support, technical assistance, compliance assistance, and training for all aspects of the Title IV, Part A program for LEAs who applied for Title IV, Part A funds as well as participating private nonprofit schools who receive equitable services.
 
In addition, we provide technical support and training to assist districts in their school safety efforts. These resources encompass a range of school safety-related responsibilities, including Emergency Operation Plans (EOPs), Intruder Detection Audits (IDAs), School Safety Audits, District Vulnerability Assessments (DVAs), Behavior Threat Assessments (BTAs), and mental health and wellness.
 
The purpose of Title IV, Part A is to increase the capacity of state education agencies, local educational agencies (LEAs), campuses, and communities to meet the following goals:
  • Provide all students access to a well-rounded education
  • Improve school conditions for student learning (safe & healthy students)
  • Improve the use of technology to enhance the academic outcomes and digital literacy of students
Safe & Supportive Schools Program (SSSP)
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To ensure wellness, learning, and physical and psychological safety across the learning community, an integrated approach is essential to promote a comprehensive and aligned Safe and Supportive School Program (SSSP).
The SSSP is a systemic and coordinated multitiered support system that addresses school climate, the social and emotional domain, and behavioral and mental health and wellness; it includes collaboration with community, county, and state organizations; conducting behavioral threat assessments; and the implementation of a multi-hazard approach to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis situations. 
Student Support & Safety
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Our primary goal here is to serve as a central hub for the vital resources, information, and tools necessary to foster a safe, supportive, and successful educational environment for all students and those who support them across Region 16. We understand that student well-being is intrinsically linked to academic achievement, and a safe learning environment is foundational to both. This section provides easy access to resources covering mental health support, bullying prevention, safety reporting mechanisms, crisis contacts, and guides for parents and educators. By consolidating these essential links, we aim to empower our entire community—students, families, teachers, and staff—to proactively address safety concerns, seek assistance when needed, and collaboratively ensure the best possible learning experience for every student.