Sector Overview

The Education Sector includes Elementary, Middle, and Senior High Schools - as well as Continuation High Schools, colleges, and universities - where large numbers of students, parents, and staff congregate to pursue education and recreation activities.

Sector Coordinator: Dr. Gus Frias 
 
Dr. Gus Frias grew up in East Los Angeles.  He is a graduate from Garfield High School, the University of Southern California, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Throughout his life, Dr. Frias has dedicated his talents to write books and develop programs that teach students how to replace self-destruction with a commitment to life and higher education. For example, he is the author of Leaders And Achievers and is the coordinator of the Students and The Police project.

Dr. Frias’ work experience includes stints as a Management Analyst at the Los Angeles Police Department, Program Manager at the Orange County Department of Education, and Academic Specialist for the United States Information Agency.   He has also served on violence prevention advisory committees for the California Governor’s Office of Criminal Justice Planning, the California Commission On Teacher’s Credentialing, and the United States Department of Education.  He also participated as a national finalist in the White House Fellowships Program.

Today, Dr. Frias is Coordinator of School Safety Programs for the Los Angeles County Office of Education. In this position, he helps educators to develop comprehensive violence prevention initiatives to make schools safe and successful learning environments. 

Please contact Dr. Frias if you have any questions or would like to get involved in the Sector at:

Email: Gus_Frias@post.harvard.eduOffice
Phone: 562-522-0588

Sector News and Events

Special Symposium on Street Gangs and School Safety (Click here to view flyer)
March 11, 20109:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Los Angeles County Office of Education Education Center West, Training Room #606 12830 Columbia Way
Downey, California 90242

Useful Links

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/

U.S. Department of Education - OSDFS
www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SDFS/

Center For Disease Control
www.cdc.gov/

The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
www.aaets

National Center for Crisis Management
www.scoolcrisisresponse.com

Sector Committe Information

Mission: To exercise exemplary leadership to ensure the safety, security, and success of students and staff attending local schools, colleges, and universities

Goals:

(1) To empower educators with knowledge and skills that they can use to ensure the safety, security and academic success of students attending local schools, colleges, and universities.

(2) To empower students with knowledge and skills that they can use to ensure their safety, security, and academic success, while attending local schools, colleges, and universities.