OSDFS National Conference Highlights
The 2009 National Conference held by the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS) assembled hundreds of experts to discuss topics critical to the health and well-being of students. Many of the practitioners, researchers, and administrators discussed data-driven and evidence-based solutions to the challenges addressed by OSDFS programs: drug prevention, violence prevention, emergency management, mental and physical health, and character education.LEARN MORE

Interview with Kevin Jennings
Kevin Jennings is assistant deputy secretary for safe and drug-free schools. He has over two decades of experience as a writer, teacher, and a leader in K–12 education and civil rights.LEARN MORE

One Step Ahead: Anticipating and Responding to New Threats to Student Health and Safety
The first plenary session of the 2009 OSDFS conference provided an opportunity for high level perspectives on four issues that require utmost attention in our schools: missing and exploited children, human trafficking, civil rights, and the H1N1 virus.LEARN MORE

News From OSDFS and the Field

Emerging Issues

Resources

Addressing the Special Needs of Children in Military Families
School districts that serve children in military families face special challenges. According to the National Military Family Association, an average military child moves six to nine times between kindergarten and high school graduation.LEARN MORE

School Safety Policies for Off-Campus, Overnight School-Sponsored Trips
Planning for school emergencies involves not only being prepared in case an emergency event occurs, but also involves working toward preventing emergencies altogether, and mitigating the possible harm or danger they might incur. LEARN MORE

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