This webinar occurred on September 12, 2024. It is available on-demand through the Enroll button.
Emergency drills can induce stress among school staff, but integrating mental health support and breaking down safety practice silos can bolster resilience.
In this webinar, presenters from the Colorado School of Public Health discuss improving systems around emergency drills through tailored training, gathering staff feedback, and identifying local resources. Participants will learn to customize training for their districts, lead effective feedback sessions, and implement changes based on staff input.
Learning Objectives
- Describe an approach for integrating mental health into district/school emergency preparedness.
- Adapt the training to fit your local school district.
- Identify key school safety and mental health partners within the district and community to deliver the training.
- Prepare participants to facilitate the training for district staff.
Presenters
- Natalie Schwatka, PhD MS, Assistant Professor, Colorado School of Public Health
- Sarah Levine, MPH, Research Services Professional, Colorado School of Public Health
Continuing Education Credit
This webinar is offered for an NCSS certificate of completion.