PSAYDN Applauds the Introduction of the BOOST Program to Transform Out-of-School Time Education in Pennsylvania - Message from the Director, Contrell Armor, hubs.ly/Q02HC97F0 #Afterschool #OST

Can a community rally together to keep families united during their toughest times? I Will be Your Voice podcast Episode 15 explores often misunderstood realities of homelessness & community partnerships with Matt Wagner from Family Promise. hubs.ly/Q02HNlrl0

Today, we recognize #AfterschoolAmbassadorsPA Glenn P. Williams, professor, Harrisburg University Summer Enrichment Robotics Camps. Thank you for participating in the Pennsylvania Afterschool Ambassadors Program! @harrisburguniversity@HarrisburgU hubs.ly/Q02G-rxb0

#ICYMI, in the July 23 issue of “From the Desk of Joey Melvin,” learn about a lawsuit following bullying incident, new school district policy on cell phone use, threat assessment academy. hubs.ly/Q02JqLrk0

Apply by 8/25 for the #Administrative and Operations Support Supervisor position to oversee administrative processes and support human resources. Located in #CampHill, CSC is a division of CSIU. Join us! hubs.ly/Q02KPRwr0

This week, CSS shares 7 back-to-school safety tips. #7 The beginning of the school year will include a review of emergency procedures at school. Talk with your child about emergency preparedness to help ensure their safety. #SchoolSafety #BackToSchool hubs.ly/Q02LznpH0

Thank you abc27 News for sharing our #BackToSchool safety tips! hubs.ly/Q02LKJ3K0

Back-to-school safety tip #6: If your child walks or bikes to school, help them plan safe routes that minimize exposure to busy roads & dangerous intersections. Practice the route together until they are comfortable. #BackToSchool #SchoolSafety hubs.ly/Q02Lzc1G0

#BackToSchool tip: Create a backpack emergency card that your child can keep with them. Download an emergency card by visiting this CDC site #ReadyKids hubs.ly/Q02HtpT30

Back-to-school safety tip #5: Make sure your child knows their full name, your contact information, & an emergency contact’s details. Encourage them to memorize these details in case they need help and cannot access their phone. #BackToSchool #SchoolSafety hubs.ly/Q02Lzv1l0

Back-to-school safety tip #4: Educate your child about online safety. Teach them to protect their personal information, avoid sharing sensitive data, & recognize potential online threats. Consider parental control software. #BackToSchool #SchoolSafety hubs.ly/Q02Lz9YC0

Back-to-school tip #3: Review personal safety with your child. Be careful using “Stranger Danger” as most child abductions are by a someone they know. Provide your child a list of trusted adults to contact in an emergency. #BackToSchool #SchoolSafety hubs.ly/Q02LzpXx0

Back-to-school safety tip #2: If your child walks/bikes to school, plan safe routes that minimize busy roads & dangerous intersections. Practice the route together. Remind them to wait in well-lit areas & cross at crosswalks. #BackToSchool #SchoolSafety hubs.ly/Q02Lzy0s0

And the #1 back-to-school safety tip: Encourage your child to share with you any concerns about safety, interactions with peers, or unusual incidents. When you know how they are feeling, you can address issues promptly. #BackToSchool #SchoolSafety hubs.ly/Q02LzB2Z0

Who’s your emergency contact? Make sure the kids know who it is and practice with them. #ReadyKids #BacktoSchoolSafety

Online spaces can expose young people to cyberbullying, harassment, and body image concerns—all of which can impact #mentalhealth. If you believe a child or teen is in crisis, call or text 988 or chat hubs.ly/Q02Htt7l0. You can also text MHA to 741741. #BacktoSchoolSafety

Our hearts are heavy as we process the tragic school shooting that has shaken another community. At the Center for Safe Schools, we remain committed to supporting schools in creating safe environments for all students. hubs.ly/Q02N_NwQ0

988 Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and emphasizing the importance of mental health & suicide prevention. Join in spreading the message "No Judgment. Just Help." Check back for materials, tools, and ideas.

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. We can all help prevent suicide. Understanding issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q02NY5p30 #WSPD #SPM24

The giveaway that keeps on giving! Congrats to Tony Scott, school resources officer at Owen Goodnight MS San Marcos CISD, for winning a Trauma Pack from Edu-Care during our May giveaway. Guess what? We are planning another giveaway for #BullyingPreventionMonthPA. Stay tuned!