Navigating Comprehensive School Safety in Michigan is a self-paced course designed to help school leaders, educators, and safety professionals create safer, more supportive learning environments. Built around a model of comprehensive school safety, the course guides participants through evidence-based strategies that address the interconnected components of school safety, such as social climate, physical security, and proactive prevention.
Through six interactive modules, participants will explore how to build strong school communities, identify and address potential safety concerns before they escalate, and measure the effectiveness of safety initiatives. Learners will engage in reflections, activities, and knowledge checks to deepen understanding and apply concepts to their own school settings.
Participants will also gain access to free resources and expert assistance to support the implementation and evaluation of best practices. Whether you’re a school leader, educator, or safety professional, this course provides the knowledge and tools needed to foster a safe, supportive, and thriving school environment.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the components of a comprehensive approach to school safety
- Explain the importance of using evidence-based school safety strategies
- Identify key concepts of program evaluation
- Locate resources and support for improving school safety
Contributors
Speaker
- Sarah Stilwell, PhD (Research Investigator, National Center for School Safety)
Project Team
- Carolyn Seiger, MA (Instructional Designer, National Center for School Safety)
- Cassandra Johnson, MAT (School Safety Outreach Specialist, Michigan School Safety Initiative)
- Cindi Thronson, MPH (Project Manager, Michigan School Safety Initiative)
- Isabella DeMino, MSW (Evaluation Specialist, National Center for School Safety)
- Miles Haney (Training Coordinator, Michigan School Safety Initiative)
- Brent Allen Miller, MA, PMP (Training Manager, National Center for School Safety)
- Emily Torres, MPH (Program Manager, National Center for School Safety)
- Justin Heinze, PhD (Associate Professor, University of Michigan; Co-Director, National Center for School Safety)
Continuing Education Credit
This webinar is offered for an MSSI certificate of completion.
Recommended Citation
Stilwell, S., Heinze, J., & DeMino, I. (2025, September). Navigating Comprehensive School Safety in Michigan [Self-paced course]. Michigan School Safety Initiative