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KCSS is excited to offer the Elementary School Lockdown Workbook; Suggestions and Ideas When Teaching Lockdown Practices to Elementary School Students.

Lockdowns and other safety drills are part of a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan. Each school engages in actions designed to mitigate loss in response to a safety threat.

Although the classroom teacher is best suited to develop specific lessons/instructions for his/her class, this workbook provides ideas and samples to assist in preparing that specific classroom plan.

Download Elementary School Lockdown Workbook

Don’t forget about our free emergency procedures Flipchart App available on the App Store and Google Play. Simply type in “KCSS Flipchart” and download the app for free!

Download the KCSS Flipchart App Handout

• School Bus Safety
• School Bus Bullying…NAPT Training
• KDE Guideline and Updates for School Transportation
• District and School Building Hazard Hunts
• Hazards in School Facilities – Downloadable assessment guides (NCEF)
• Toolkit for Safe Chemical Management in K-12 Schools (EPA)
• Playground Checklist (CPSP)

• Discipline policies
• Cell phone policies
• Bullying policies
• Internet Usage – Acceptable Use Policy

Emergency Management Resource Guide

• Assembly Sites (on-campus and off-update MOAs)
• District/School Safety Team Assignments
• Students and Staff Needing Additional Assistance
• Basic Lockdown Discussions

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• —Emergency Management Plan-Frequently Asked Questions
• Drill Schedule and Log
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• Emergency Management Manual Update Review
• Functional and Table-Top Scenarios
• Discuss After-Action Reviews from last school year
• Staff Skills Inventory
• NIMS 100 for Schools On-Line Course
• Classroom Management
• Bullying Prevention Suggestions for Principals
• Teacher Connectivity
• Meet with First Responders during safety training and updates
• Remember to observe – Safe Schools Week 

• Internet Safety
• Cyber-Bullying
• Anti-Bullying
• Substance Abuse
• Natural Disasters
• Suicide

• Check Safety Toolkits at District Office and in each School
• Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
• Radios
• Surveillance equipment
• Flashlights (batteries)
• First Aid Kits

• Create or revise email distribution lists for communication with staff, parents, key community members, first responders
• Prepare sample letters for use later in the year
• Meet with area media and exchange email and current contact information
• Parents: A toxic-free back-to-school shopping guide 
• Kentucky Public School Enrollment Requirements