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4.4 Safety and Crisis Plans There is leadership, staff, student and community involvement in the development and implementation of safety plans that meet state requirements. 
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Related Resources Tools Crisis Communication Guide and Toolkit This guide addresses how to handle issues before, during, and after a crisis. The toolkit can be used as a reference on an as-needed basis, as a foundation for revision of an existing crisis plan, or as means for developing a new plan. Publisher: National Education Association Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities This guide is intended to elucidate the critical components of crisis planning, stimulate thinking about crisis preparedness, and provide examples of good practices. The guide is structured for schools and districts to be able to develop individual plans that address the specific needs of their communities. Publication Date: 2003, May Publisher: US Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools Project TAHS Project TAHS (Technical Assistance for Homeland Security) is a technical assistance provider sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Services. This document provides sample programs and resources for school-based programs. Publication Date: 2004 Publisher: Project TAHS, Aguirre/Bulow Group Protective Schools Online Training Modules These modules are designed to help you enhance the protective nature of your school and target opportunities to strengthen your school. Publisher: Protective Schools Resources for School Emergency Response Plans and School Safety This resource lists key emergency management reminder points to help schools review and revise current safety plans. The list includes roles, communications, sheltering, student release, and drills and exercises. Publication Date: 2001, October Publisher: State Education Department, The University of the State of New York Terrorism and School Safety: School Safety Issues Related to the Terrorist Attacks on the United States This site includes general recommendations related to terrorism and school safety, anthrax, mail procedures and other biological and chemical crises, and heightened school security procedures during terrorist threats. These guidelines give school personnel and administration methods from which to plan emergency procedures. Publisher: National School Safety and Security Services Articles Civil Schools Are Safe Schools: But Are They Attainable? The author discusses a proactive approach to school safety by trying to identify and restructure problem areas before they become problems. Author: Randy Sprick Publication Date: 2004 Publisher: Instructional Leader Dropout Prevention This guide on reducing high school dropout rates provides recommendations and strategies such as identifying and advocating for at-risk students, implementing programs to improve behavior and social skills, and partnering with community groups. Publication Date: 2008 School Safety: What Schools Can Do Appropriate physical features, campus layout, prevention programs, policies, and procedures of schools can minimize the impact of disruptions and intrusions. This article provides research that supports the effectiveness of these action items. Publication Date: 2008 Publisher: Arizona Department of Education The School Climate Challenge: Narrowing the Gap Between School Climate Research and School Climate Policy School climate research shows that a caring and responsive school climate is associated with increased academic achievement as well as teacher retention. This document discusses the research behind these findings. Publication Date: 2007 Publisher: Education Commission of the States Zero Tolerance Policies This article summarizes findings regarding the success of zero tolerance policies. Author: Mike Muir Publication Date: 2004 Publisher: Principals Partnership Useful Links Emergency Response and Crisis Management Plans Discretionary Grants Department of Education funds will be available to local education agencies to strengthen and improve emergency response and crisis management plans. Publisher: US Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA provides many programs, courses, and materials to support emergency preparedness and response for emergency personnel as well as the general public. Questions and Answers on No Child Left Behind This webpage gives answers from the U.S. Department of Education on key questions related to creating safer schools. U.S. Department of Education Emergency Planning As schools and communities across the U.S. prepare and develop plans for responding to potential emergency situations, the U.S. Secretary of Education has unveiled this new web resource to help. Publisher: U.S. Department of Education ©2005 WestEd. All rights reserved. |
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