Community Engagement in 2024 School safety requires a community effort of all Maryland citizens. MCSS strives to engage Marylanders in joining efforts to keep our schools safe by promoting programs and services available through MCSS and within their local community. MCSS staff participate in conferences sponsored by various Maryland organizations to capitalize upon the central audience. MCSS staff engaged with the following audiences through an exhibit: • Maryland Association of Counties (MaCo) • Maryland Municipal League (MML) • Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) • Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) • Maryland Association of School-Based Healthcare • National School Social Workers Conference MCSS staff engaged with the following audiences by conducting a presentation or training: • National Student Safety and Security Conference • SSMD Trainings across jurisdictions for students, parents, and school staff • Teach Maryland Conference • Internet Safety for Middle School Students • Danger of Devices training for students and parents • Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) • Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) • Maryland State Firefighters Association (MSFA) • Maryland Mental Health First Aid Instructors Summit • Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) • Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) • Maryland School Bus Summer Conference • ASBO Fall Conference • AIMS CFO/Business Officers for Risk Management Programs MCSS staff engaged with the following audiences by attending a sponsored event: • Maryland Emergency Management Association Symposium • Engaged and/or presented at GIS conferences (TUGIS/FedGIS) on school mapping. Baltimore Hunger Project Additionally, MCSS has partnered annually with the Baltimore Hunger Project (BHP) to support their efforts to mitigate food insecurity among Maryland students. This partnership involves collecting non-perishable food items and hosting packing sessions to assemble weekend food bags with encouraging notes for students. These food bags are then distributed by BHP and its partners. • Maryland D.A.R.E Officer, in-Service training • Cumberland Police Youth Summer Camp • Professional Development Trainings at various Public Schools • Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) • Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC)
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