Schools play an essential role in ensuring the safety of their students in the event of any kind of crisis. In recent years, the U.S. Department of Education has been involved in several activities aimed at helping schools understand that important role. These activities include:
Development of “Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities.” This guide includes information on school emergency management and identifies some of the key principles in developing emergency management plans. Copies of the guide may be requested by calling ED Pubs at 877-4-ED-PUBS. The guide can also be downloaded at www.ed.gov/emergencyplan.
Development of “Threat Assessment in Schools: A Guide to Managing Threatening Situations and to Creating Safe School Climates.” The Department of Education worked with the U.S. Secret Service to develop a guide for educators with practical advice on differentiating between persons making idle threats and those posing actual threats. The guide is based upon extensive research on school-based attacks. Copies of the guide may be requested by calling ED Pubs at 877-4-ED-PUBS. The guide can also be downloaded at www.ed.gov/emergencyplan.
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