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School Resources
School Resources
Important Materials for Schools
Register School Contacts
Outcome Report
Schedule a Presentation
We offer customized age-appropriate programming designed to protect children throughout the state. Presentations may be in-person or online depending upon the availability of the team.
Presentation Resource Materials
- A Scheduling Checklist for Schools (PDF) | A comprehensive checklist to help schools effectively schedule OK2SAY presentations and activities.
- OK2SAY School Implementation Guide (PDF)| A guide to assist schools in implementing the OK2SAY program successfully.
- Teacher-Staff Preparation Document (Word) | A document to help teachers and staff prepare for the OK2SAY presentations.
- Student Debrief (PDF) | A guide for students to debrief after attending an OK2SAY presentation.
- 4th-5th Grade Questions (PDF) | Conversation starters for parents to engage in meaningful discussions with their child after an OK2SAY presentation.
- Middle School Questions (PDF) | Conversation starters for middle school students to engage in meaningful discussions about OK2SAY.
- High School Questions (PDF) | Conversation starters for high school students to engage in meaningful discussions about OK2SAY.
- Parent Notification & Opt-Out Form [Optional Document for Parents] (Word) | An optional document for parents to be notified about and opt-out of the OK2SAY student safety presentation.
- Parental Guide to OK2SAY [Optional Document for Parents] (PDF) | An optional parental guide that provides background on the OK2SAY program.
How Can Schools Participate in OK2SAY?
OK2SAY is available statewide for public and nonpublic schools in Michigan. To help create awareness about this important student safety program, schools are encouraged to:
- Register/update the school officials' emergency after-hours contact information twice yearly.
- Schedule a free student safety presentation for the school.
- Order free promotional materials from OK2SAY. These can be displayed in high-traffic areas, with counselors having access to contact cards if necessary.
- Place the OK2SAY logo on your school’s website to promote the program and state that your school is serious about school safety.
- Download the free OK2SAY app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or save a shortcut to the website on school computers.
- Display OK2SAY contact details on student IDs, handbooks, and planners.
- Promote OK2SAY through both indoor and outdoor digital signage.
- Include information about OK2SAY in communication with parents.
- Complete an Outcome Report for every school tip received.
School Resources
Digital Promotional Materials
Promote the Michigan Student Safety Initiative by adding OK2SAY promotional digital media assets to your website, virtual classrooms, hallway digital signage, or print our other promotional materials to help keep your school informed about OK2SAY.
Teacher/Counselor Resources
Students who do not feel safe at school have a harder time reaching their academic potential. OK2SAY is available to support your efforts by providing activities and ideas to help bring positive change. Consider having your students take the pledge and use OK2SAY to bring kindness, inclusion, and awareness activities into your school.
Additional Teacher/Counselor Resources
- Do The Write Thing
- OK2SAY Cyberbullying Discussion Cards
- The Difference Between Reporting and Tattling: MOTIVE
Here are some questions to help you spark thoughtful discussion after an OK2SAY presentation:
Suicide Prevention - Holding On To Life
When a person is in crisis, family members may have many questions. This toolkit is designed to provide some answers. While no one can guarantee someone else's safety, this information may help you feel more confident and better prepared to give the care and attention your loved one needs through this challenging time.
The toolkit is designed for the family member of a person 15-24 years of age who is experiencing a difficult time in his/her life. If your loved one is a different age, you will likely still find this information helpful.
Let's Learn
Let's face it, some things are hard to talk about. We’re here to help. Below are links to some information about some of those not-so-fun, but oh-so-important topics that kids and teens have to confront every day. These resources are here to keep you safe and provide you with ways to get help for yourself, a friend, or another who might be struggling.
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