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For districts and schools to make this guide into a useable plan for their specific set of criteria and to address collected school safety data the following sections of the Resource Guide are provided in editable Word doc and PDF formats.
District Plan (Word doc)
School Plan (Word doc)
Emergency Protocols (Word doc)
Sample District Plan (Editable PDF)
Sample School Plan (Editable PDF)
School Plan Implementation (PowerPoint)
School emergencies are unexpected, unpredictable, and can take many forms. When developing school safety plans, Emergency Response Teams develop protocols to address threats or hazards specific to their school. This quick and easy reference guide (flipchart) is for immediate response and is not a complete school safety plan. This quick reference guide uses FEMA’s four categories of school related emergencies.
Get quick and easy access to emergency procedures for K-12 schools. Emergency procedures are at your fingertips for fast access when the need arises.
Go to kysafeschools.org/flipchart on your smartphone, desktop or any device to access the KCSS Online Emergency Flipchart (to access quickly, add an icon to your desktop, add to your home screen or bookmark this site)
Resources dealing with school violence and tragedy. The safety of our precious children and staff is our first priority. Here are some available resources:
Sample Reunification Plan
After the Tragedy …In the Classroom
School Violence Prevention: Tips for Parents & Educators (NASP)
Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster (SAMHSA)
Information for Parents During a Crisis
Coping with Traumatic Events: Resources for Children, Parents, Educators, and Other Professionals (resources also available in Spanish, Chinese & Japanese) (SAMHSA)
Talking to Kids about Tragedies (Such as Shootings and Terror Attacks) in the News: (National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement)
Talking to children about terrorist attacks and school and community shootings in the news (National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement)
Guidance on Responding to Students’ Questions About Shootings (Education Week)
Returning to School After a Crisis (NCSS)
How to Cope With Traumatic Events (The Jed Foundation)
Talking to Children about the Shooting (NCTSN)
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Traumatic Events (NIH)
Crisis Navigation Resources (NCSS)
Safe and Sound Schools Toolkits
Team “Tool Box”
Classroom Response Kit
School Emergency Supplies List (REMS)
Drill Schedule & Log
Parent Letters (Samples)
NEW Sample Reunification Plan
MOA samples for various agencies
Trauma Informed Approach Checklist (KCSS)
School Vulnerability Checklist
Threat Assessment Protocol
School Threats Handout (KCSS)
Sample of terroristic threatening letter for parents
Bomb Threat Brochure
Schools: Resources for Safe Chemical Management
Non-traditional Classroom & School Safety
Considerations when working with students with disabilities
FEMA Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans
Crisis Brochure (U.S. Department of Education)
Addressing Adult Sexual Misconduct in the School Setting: A Training Guide for Administrators and Educators (REMS)
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