A Strategic Approach to Safety & Security Measures for After-School Activities

AWR375 – 6.00 Hours

Schedule

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This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (844) 789-5673 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

US FlagThe goal of this online course is to enhance the safety and security awareness of individuals responsible for organizing, supervising, and supporting after school activities and interscholastic athletics. This course focuses on developing prevention/mitigation, preparedness, and response strategies at after-school activities and interscholastic athletic events. Through interactive online learning modules, participants will develop an increased understanding of risk assessment and management, communications, mitigation and planning, professional development, and best practices. The expectation is for participants to gain an awareness-level knowledge of after-school activity and interscholastic athletic event risk management techniques.

This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements for Risk & Safety Management course #7821.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Enrollment Requirements

Participants must be U.S. citizens. A FEMA Student ID is required to register for and participate in any training provided by FEMA agencies. All FEMA training providers, registration systems, and enrollment procedures are required to use this FEMA SID, which can be obtained at the following website: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid; or with TEEX assistance upon arrival for class.

Course Completion Requirements

  • The mandatory completion/duration period for this eCourse is 180 days from the registration date.
  • Participants will have three attempts to pass the final examination.
  • To complete this course, you are required to have a computer with internet access.

Online Course Technical Requirements

To successfully complete this online course, you should have access to a computer with the following system requirements:

  • Computer tower or laptop
    • Note: The use of a tablet is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
  • Broadband or high-speed internet connection
    • Recommended: Wired connection with at least 2.0 Mbps bandwidth (bi-directional, i.e. sending and receiving)
    • Alternative: Wireless (WiFi) connection
    • Note: The use of a MiFi or mobile hotspot is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
  • Current version of web browser
    • Recommended: Mozilla Firefox 109 or higher, Google Chrome 109 or higher
    • Alternative: Safari 16.3 or higher
    • Note: Microsoft Edge is not currently a supported browser.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 22.003.20310 or higher

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.

Successful completion of the following courses is recommended, but not required:

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Identify fundamental concepts, terms and ideas related to school safety and security.
  • Explain the legal foundations of school safety.
  • Identify threats and hazards during after-school activities and interscholastic athletics.
  • Identify school risks and appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare an emergency operations plan, a functional annex, and a hazard-specific annex.
  • Explain how to effectively manage emergencies or critical incidents.
  • Use risk management program resources.

Suggested Audience

  • School Administrators and District Superintendents
  • Campus Security Directors and Officers
  • Faculty and Staff
  • Emergency Managers
  • School Resource Officers
  • Facility, Event, and Site Managers
  • Event Planners
  • Directors of Fine Arts
  • Club Advisors
  • Athletic Directors
  • Counselors, Nurses, Health Aides, Social Workers
  • Board Members and Public Officials
  • Citizens and Community Volunteers

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.

  • State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)/Texas Education Agency (TEA)
  • International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)
  • 6.00 hours – Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Other Information

  • After registering online for this course, you will receive an email with instructions for getting started. If you do not receive a confirmation within one hour, please contact us at (979) 845-6677 or [email protected]

Government Programs

Contact Information

Law Enforcement and Protective Services

Phone: (979) 845-6677 | (800) 423-8433
Email: [email protected]

Policies

TEEX Policies
TEEX Participant Handbook
Conduct During Live Online Instructor-Led Courses

Online courses: Refunds are not available for eLearning courses, nor may the course be transferred from one customer to another.