1. Student Crisis & Emergency Management
John C. Anzul, Ed.D.
Asst. Supt. C&I
August, 2016

2. Emergency Procedures Fire Drills -
Familiarize yourself with primary & secondary evacuation routes
Be sure that your classroom(s) has a evacuation diagram (at student eye-level)
Elementary students should practice routes
Review evacuation routes/procedures in school assembly areas (e.g. Cafeteria, Auditorium, Playground, etc.)

3. Emergency Procedures (Continued)
Lockdowns & Shelter-in-Place –
Familiarize yourself with all procedures
Explain procedures to students
Explain that these are simply a drill, same as a fire drill
Keep students quietly occupied (reading or writing activity)

4. Emergency Procedures (Continued)
Student Health Issues–
Learn about any student health-related issues (allergies, illnesses, medications, etc.)
Create a chart showing any critical procedures, that you can keep in a central location, such as your grade book, for easy reference (put a copy with your substitute materials)
Seek out training in any necessary response procedures (e.g. epi-pens, defibrillator, CPR, etc.)

5. Emergency Procedures (Continued)
DCPP & Student Crisis–
Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) [Formerly DYFS]
Legal Obligation to Make Notification
Anonymity
Witness & Notes
Notify Principal, Health Office or Guidance
(The school is also required to call the police)

6. Emergency Procedures (Continued)
Bullying – Incidents of physical aggression, excessive teasing, harassment or bullying MUST be reported to an administrator as soon as possible, as per BOE policy, and State Statutes. This is NOT an area where teachers can use their own discretion.

7. Teachers MUST Review IEP’s –
Classified Students
Teachers MUST Review IEP’s –

8. Other Important Information
Social Networking & Issues -
Problems in other Districts regarding Student Access to Social Networks:
- Do not “Friend” students on-line
- Be careful of photo content
Do not discuss students or parents (or colleagues) in District .
- It is much too easy to send to the wrong recipient. . .
- It can be subpoenaed.

9. Questions?

10. Thank You