1. Crisis Management Planning Dr. Russ Claxton Dr. Sam Smith Liberty University

2. A review of state, district, and school level safety and emergency management plans

3. One of the most difficult aspects of running a school

4. School Safety vs. Emergency Management

5. School Safety Preparing for the Unpredictable Facilities Building Access Medical Training and Resources Professional Development Practice and Drill Planning and Evaluation Communication

6. Crisis Management Natural Disasters Fire First Responder Medical Local Authorities Threats Crime Communication

7. School Safety / Crisis Management Prevention Accidents Medical Conflicts Violence Mental Health Self-harm Intervention Weapons on Campus Natural Disasters Intruders Threats Illness and Injuries Crisis outside of School Postvention Emergency Communication Media Relations Community Support Follow-up Counseling Recovery School Safety Crisis Management

8. Developing a Crisis Management Plan

9. Planning Cycle AuditPrepareImplementPracticeDebrief

10. Audit Form a Task Force or Committee Develop a Safety Checklist Survey the Campus Review District, State, and Federal Guidelines Input from Stakeholders

11. Prepare Put Plan in Writing Assign Responsibilities Outside Entities Communicate

12. Implement Assign Responsibilities Provide Resources (AED’s, phone numbers, radios, maps, etc.) Training

13. Practice Fire Drills “Duck and Cover” Intruder Lock Down Local Authorities

14. Debrief What went well? What needs to improve? People Issues? What did we learn?

15. Academic Implications Schools that are categorized as unsafe are often also categorized as low performing “Children can’t learn if they’re worried about their safety.” —Laura Bush— Maslow Level 2 - Safety and Security

16. Common Mistakes Failing to Plan Over-planning Over-reacting Casual Safety Climate

17. Other Considerations School is one of the safest places for a child Schools cannot prevent all possible harm Scope of Responsibility (i.e. off campus) Cyber Safety Zero Tolerance Bullying Funding

18. Contact Information Dr. Russ Claxton Department Chair School of Education rlclaxton@liberty.edu (434) 592-5825 Dr. Samuel J. Smith Professor, Director of School Administration Program School of Education sjsmith3@liberty.edu (434) 593-4342