An essential school-safety training tool Preparing your school to survive a violent emergency can seem like an impossible task. How do you plan for the unpredictable? Begin with this DVD and facilitator’s guide—that reflect the latest research and expertise from school-safety experts Judy Brunner and Dennis Lewis. When you guide teachers and staff through this training, and share the lessons with parents and students, you can be confident every stakeholder will know what to do if the unthinkable comes to pass. Featuring discussion questions, original videos with review questions, an emergency preparedness classroom checklist, tabletop exercises for staff and students, and a sample action plan you can customize, this program helps you to:  Address how and when to secure a classroom Understand the differences between posing a threat and making a threat Clarify the dos and don’ts of electronic communication in an emergency Teach students about self-sheltering and evacuating if an adult isn’t present Understand your ethical and legal responsibilities Threats and violence are an unfortunate reality for many schools. With this comprehensive preparation program, you’ll make sure everyone is ready to respond—and keep your school a safe place for teaching and learning.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements About the Authors Introduction How to Use This Guide Chapter 1: Video Discussion Questions Part One - Introduction Part Two - Legal and Professional Responsibilities Part Three - School Climate, Bullying, Harassment, and Acts of Violence Part Four - Understanding and Managing Student Threats of Violence Part Five - Administrative Preparedness: Responding to Acts of Violence Part Six - Classroom Preparedness: Responding to Acts of Violence Part Seven - Student Preparedness: Responding to Acts of Violence Part Eight - Support Staff Preparedness: Responding to Acts of Violence Part Nine - Parent Preparedness: Responding to Acts of Violence Part Ten - Emergency Preparedness for Extra Curricular & Non-Traditional Settings: Responding to Acts of Violence Part Eleven - Responding to Bomb Threats and Explosive Devices Chapter 2: Tabletop Exercises - Using Scenario-Based Exercises for Increased Participant Learning Staff Scenarios Exercise Instructions Facilitator Instructions Tabletop Exercises Student Scenarios Exercise Instructions Facilitator Instructions Tabletop Exercises Resources Bomb Threat Checklist Bomb Threat Pyramid Cafeteria Evacuation Procedure Classroom Checklist Emergency Response Plan App Gym Shelter Procedures Sample Calendar Sample Lesson Plan Sample Portfolio Sample Supervision Plan Threat Assessment Considerations and Questions Threat Protocol References