Submit a Topic Proposal
School safety leaders and practitioners often develop valuable knowledge through real-world experience — lessons learned, effective practices, challenges encountered, and creative solutions that others can benefit from.
NCSSD welcomes practical, educational, and vendor-neutral contributions from school safety leaders and professionals working across school safety, security, emergency management, and related fields.
You do not need to be a professional writer to contribute. Strong ideas and practical experience are more important than polished drafts.
What we're looking for
We welcome a variety of content types and perspectives, including:
- Leadership insights and lessons learned
- Best practices and practical strategies
- Case studies and real-world examples
- Policies and procedures
- Emergency preparedness and response topics
- Physical security and access control
- Behavioral threat assessment
- Training and drills
- Technology and emerging trends
- Research summaries and key takeaways
- Checklists, tools, templates, and other resources
Contributor guidelines
To help ensure content remains useful and relevant to the school safety community, contributions should be:
- Practical and educational
- Vendor-neutral
- Original work
- Non-promotional
- Focused on actionable takeaways when possible
All submissions are reviewed by NCSSD and may be edited for clarity, style, and audience fit. Submitting a proposal does not guarantee publication, but we review all submissions and appreciate your interest in contributing.
How it works
- Submit a topic proposal
- NCSSD reviews your idea
- If there's a fit, we'll reach out to discuss next steps
- We'll collaborate with you throughout the editorial process
Ready to share an idea?
Have a topic, lesson learned, or practical insight you'd like to share?
Have questions about contributing or want to discuss an idea before submitting? Contact Amy Rock at editor@ncssd.org.