Welcome to School Safety and Security Specialists Training!
Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP)
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP) is an online tool for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to request specific Professional Learning (PL) and Technical Assistance (TA) support from the USBE. The information submitted is used to help coordinate PL and TA across the state to ensure that LEA needs are addressed and met in an efficient manner.
Overview
A School Safety and Security Specialist is a school employee (e.g., teacher, school counselor, school social worker, school psychologist) responsible for supporting school safety initiatives, including behavioral threat assessment. Every public primary and secondary school in Utah shall designate a School Safety and Security Specialist per Utah Code Section 53G-8-701.5.
2024 - 2025 Required Trainings
School Safety and Security Specialists are required to attend (or watch the recording of) all School Safety Center trainings. The trainings will be hosted via Zoom and the dates are as follows:
- Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Onboarding and School Safety Needs Assessment
- Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - TBD
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - TBD
School Safety and Security Specialists received a course invitation via email to join the FY25 School Safety and Security Specialist Canvas course. Specialists should navigate to the course to find training recordings, resources, and required follow-up tasks post-training.
The recording of each training will also be posted here as they become available.
October 16, 2024 - Onboarding and School Safety Needs Assessment
Recording: School Safety and Security Specialists Onboarding Webinar
Presentation: School Safety and Security Specialist - Onboarding and School Safety Needs Assessment
Call to Action
Designated School Safety and Security Specialists should complete the Canvas course module for this training.
Contact Us
General Questions: schoolsafetyprograms@schools.utah.gov
Rhett Larsen
School Safety Center Coordinator
Phone: (801) 538-7997 | E-mail
Ashley Pistello
School Safety Center Specialist
Phone: (801) 538-7728 | E-mail
Melissa Muhlestein
Executive Secretary
Phone: (385) 295-7931 | E-mail