The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – Stronger Connections Grant (BSCA-SCG) Program is designed to encourage partnership between Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and communities to address the critical issue of gun violence that has impacted so many schools and communities across the nation.
The BSCA-SCG initiative is grounded in the belief that locally tailored school safety and climate plans, underpinned by genuine community support, can—when combined with evidence-based strategies for fostering safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments—catalyze transformative partnerships between school staff, students, families, and the broader community.
WestEd, in partnership with the CDE will be hosting virtual learning sessions for BSCA-SCG grantees and private school leaders. Sessions will be recorded and posted to this page.
Questions? We Want to Hear From You!
For questions or more information about the BSCA-SGC, please contact our team at [email protected]
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To receive updates about upcoming BSCA-SCG virtual events and grant-related updates, please sign up for the Stronger Connections Grantee Newsletter.
Related Resources
- WestEd’s Justice and Prevention Research Center
- Understanding School Climate: An Overview of School Climate Domains
- Making Data Meaningful in Educator-to-Family Communication
- Participatory Systems Change for Equity: An Inquiry Guide
- Cultivating Caring Relationships at School: 15 Activities That Promote Staff and Student Connection
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