1)
What measures are in place in my child’s school
to prevent or reduce the risk of crime, violence, and other safety hazards?
2)
Are school officials prepared to respond and
manage incidents that can’t be prevented?”
“Preparedness measures include crisis plans that are well developed and exercised, staff members trained on these plans, strong partnerships with first responders and community agencies, and related efforts.”
“Board members, superintendents, principals, and other representatives should be able to articulate district and building-level measures that are in place at any time-before, during, or after a crisis. Telling parents and the media that school safety is “our top priority” is not enough. Parents and reporters are much more educated consumers of best practices, and generalities will not suffice.”
“The time to prepare for the future is now. School safety is a leadership issue. By making prevention, security, and preparedness an ongoing district priority, boards and administrators can protect children and staff, the district’s reputation, and the credibility of the district’s leaders.”
I hope you all have a nice weekend.
I think that school systems are going to have to start carving out more time to focus on school safety and the training of all their personnel. Most schools right now probably do fire/tornado drills, a lockdown or two, and they discuss the details of their safety plan with their staff. It's also as if school safety is just one item on a long list of workshops that educators can attend to "better themselves." The shift from one option on a list of many to a more central role is a must. Maybe states like ours should consider changing our Professional Learning Unit (PLU) paradigm to require all educators to have a certain amount of school safety training when applying for their certificate renewal.
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