PPS 713 - Safe School Environments

Credits 3
This course provides candidates with opportunities and experiences to understand ways in which school environments can enhance the safety and well-being of all pupils. The course provides candidates with the knowledge and models of systematic school safety planning that include comprehensive school climate and crisis response plans addressing elements of prevention, intervention and treatment. The course provides candidates with opportunities and experiences to demonstrate knowledge and skills to assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive program to reduce the incidence of school site violence. The course provides candidates with knowledge and skills that address the needs of witnesses, victims and perpetrators of violence as they relate to improved behavior and enhance teaching and learning.
May not be audited.