Crisis Management and School Safety

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EDUC 350 C RISIS M ANAGEMENT AND S CHOOL S AFETY STEP 1a: List 3 things you learned about a Crisis Management Plan. Cell will expand as you type. -Early warning signs vs. imminent warning signs. -There are various post-traumatic stress reactions. -The custodian or building engineer is advised, by the principal, to turn off the main gas supply valve during a tornado warning. STEP 1b: List 2 things that surprised you about a Crisis Management Plan. Cell will expand as you type . -Code words are used to signal a lockdown. -It is helpful to ask students and other staff members for assistance during a crisis. STEP 2: In at least 100 words, summarize your thoughts regarding what you learned, what surprised you, and why . Cell will expand as you type. Although I was unaware of how many post-traumatic stress reactions there are, I now understand the importance of being aware of them. Furthermore, I was oblivious to the difference between early and imminent warning signs and what they are used for. I had never considered how crucial it was for me to learn about the gas supply valve being shut off during tornado warnings. As a student, I had never had to consider the importance or reasoning behind this. However, it was amazing to learn how many different factors, such as this, have to be taken care of in order to protect the students and staff. One thing that completely surprised me was that it was helpful to ask students for assistance during these incidents. This shocked me because of the safety precautions that teachers have to take in order to protect their students. The last thing that really surprised me was that there are code words used when a threat exist. Although I knew this is a normal thing, I did not know this was expected in every school board. STEP 3: Application. In at least 300 words, reflect on your experience or what you would want to ensure in a school you would teach at. How would you apply this knowledge to your safety and student safety? What recommendations would you make to your school leadership? I have gained an incredible amount of knowledge from this assignment, and I will take this with me throughout all of my teaching career. In my future school, I will suggest the use of code words in any crisis where a student’s safety might be in jeopardy. When I was a student, we practiced code words/phrases for an outside threat or intruder. The announcement would be made that “The dolphin is in the building” (the dolphin was our mascot), and everyone knew that meant we were going into lockdown and that there was a threat. I think it is also extremely important to ensure that the staff is properly trained for post-traumatic stress reactions. By being trained in this area, students will feel safe and cared for, and the staff will feel confident when handling these situations. This is also necessary for both early and imminent warning signs, as both call for different responses. One wrong move can lead to a disaster, so this is why it is so essential for teachers to be trained in various areas of safety. I would observe my students, listen to their conversations, and make suggestions for changes based on what I learned. For instance, if I overhear a student expressing her fear of coming forward with information about another student, I would be sure that I and all other teachers have built relationships with our students. If students feel comfortable with

EDUC 350 their teacher, it is so much easier for the them to come forward with possible threats. This is why I have learned that student assistance during a crisis is essential because without information that can only come from another student or classmate, the school could be at a higher risk of danger. With the amazing information I have learned from reading the “School Crisis Management Plan”, I will incorporate this into my classroom and school board!

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