The goals of the PDE Safe Schools targeted grant are:
1) To assist schools in reducing unnecessary student disciplinary actions and promote a climate of greater productivity, safety and learning.
2) To assist schools in the professional development of staff in research-based violence prevention programs and classroom management programs.
3) To assist schools in enhancing antiviolence efforts between schools, professional, parental, governmental, law enforcement and community organizations and associations.
The following eligible programs will be considered for funding:
· Conflict resolution or dispute management including Restorative Justice Strategies.
· School-wide Positive Behavior Support.
· School-based diversion programs.
· Classroom management.
· Research-based violence prevention programs that address risk factors to reduce incidents of problem behaviors among students.
· Training for Student Assistance Program team members.
· Staff training in the use of positive behavior supports, de-escalation techniques and appropriate responses to student behavior that may require immediate intervention.
The chart below identifies the 39 applicants selected for funding, and amounts to be awarded:
|
Applicant |
Amount Granted |
|
Schuylkill IU 29 |
$15,000.00 |
|
Downingtown ASD |
$14,996.00 |
|
Derry ASD |
$14,717.00 |
|
Eastern Westmoreland CTC |
$10,000.00 |
|
Northampton ASD |
$15,000.00 |
|
Lehigh CTI |
$15,000.00 |
|
Abington SD |
$15,000.00 |
|
Blairsville-Saltsburg SD |
$14,754.00 |
|
West Shore SD |
$6,600.00 |
|
Mohawk ASD |
$14,980.00 |
|
Catasauqua ASD |
$14,400.00 |
|
Avella ASD |
$12,769.00 |
|
Butler ASD |
$14,927.00 |
|
Central Bucks SD |
$13,845.00 |
|
Union ASD |
$14,725.00 |
|
Chester Community CS |
$15,000.00 |
|
Northern Cambria SD |
$15,000.00 |
|
Northwest ASD |
$10,725.00 |
|
Seneca Valley SD |
$15,000.00 |
|
Jeannette City SD |
$14,400.00 |
|
Cheltenham Township SD |
$14,978.00 |
|
Pittston AS |
$13,285.00 |
|
Armstrong SD |
$4,750.00 |
|
Phillipsburg-Osceola SD |
$2,476.00 |
|
Sto-Rox SD |
$13,993.00 |
|
Coatesville ASD |
$8,750.00 |
|
Halifax ASD |
$14,934.00 |
|
Pennsbury SD |
$15,000.00 |
|
Grove City ASD |
$6,782.00 |
|
Rose Tree Media SD |
$13,696.00 |
|
Aliquippa SD |
$15,000.00 |
|
Clairton City SD |
$13,500.00 |
|
Cumberland Valley SD |
$15,000.00 |
|
Gateway SD |
$14,200.00 |
|
Laurel School District |
$11,000.00 |
|
Northeastern Intermediate Unit 19 |
$11,400.00 |
|
Forbes Road Career and Technical Center |
$13,368.00 |
|
Fort LeBoeuf School District |
$10,000.00 |
|
Plum Borough School District |
$11,050.00 |
