From PA EdVentures

The Office for Safe Schools at the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is now operating under the name Office for School Climate and Well-Being. While the name of the office is changing, the services and resources you’ve come to rely on will not be changing. School safety is multi-dimensional, and the new name more accurately reflects the work and expertise of staff have been doing over the past several years to engage with external partners and act as a conduit to support school entities. Our continued focus on mental health and school climate ensures that learning environments are not only safe, but also healthy.

Our Mission: 
To work collaboratively with Pennsylvania school communities and stakeholders to advance efforts to develop and sustain equitable trauma-informed learning environments that promote and support the academic, physical, and psychological safety and well-being of all students and staff.

Our Vision:
To prepare all Pennsylvania school entities to provide safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students and staff) remain the same.

While the name has changed, our mission and vision remain the same. Accordingly, Director Scott Kuren and his team will continue to serve in their positions to support you.

You may recall that last year, Safe Schools grants moved under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), and that process also remains unchanged. You should continue to work with PCCD for questions, concerns, or needs you have related to grant applications and awards.