MCPS School Safety & Security at a Glance 2013-2014

Montgomery County Public Schools. 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850. Tel: 301-309-6277; Web site: http://www.mcps.k12.md.us

N

477

Teachers; Parents; Students; Administrators

Public Schools; Counties; School Safety; School Security; Elementary Schools; Middle Schools; High Schools; Special Schools; Reports; Educational Environment; Suspension; Student Behavior; Behavior Problems; Emergency Programs; Behavior Modification; Gender Differences; Violence; Weapons; Substance Abuse; Hazardous Materials; Aggression; Special Education; Racial Differences; Limited English Speaking; Accidents; Bullying; Sexual Abuse; Crime; Transportation; Suicide; Parent Attitudes; Student Attitudes; Teacher Attitudes; Poverty

"MCPS School Safety and Security at a Glance" provides, in a single document, information about the reporting of incidents related to school safety and security, school climate, local school safety program descriptions, and serious incidents. Information is presented for each Montgomery County (Maryland) public school. While much of this information is available in various documents produced throughout the year, "MCPS School Safety and Security at a Glance" provides this information for stakeholders in a single comprehensive report with a user-friendly format. "MCPS School Safety and Security at a Glance" is a valuable tool to help monitor accurate reporting of incidents related to school safety and security. It provides a concise, easily understood, and easily accessible snapshot for administrators, teachers, students, and parents for discussion on the best learning environment possible in every school. A glossary of terms and an index are included. [This publication is the result of the efforts of several offices within Montgomery County Public Schools: Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Deputy Superintendent, School Support and Improvement, Office of the Chief Academic Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Office of Shared Accountability.]

ERIC

2015

ED557710