School drills involve preparing and practicing emergency response procedures for various potential situations, including natural disasters, fires, chemical hazards, violent incidents, and active shooter scenarios. These drills are designed to ensure that both students and staff are familiar with emergency protocols and can respond quickly and effectively when needed.
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Lockdown Drills Panel
In this webinar, panelists answer questions and share best practices for conducting trauma-informed lockdown drills and discuss how they fit into a comprehensive school safety approach.
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Lockdown Drills
Learn how to use lockdown drills as part of your comprehensive school safety and emergency preparedness efforts: how to conduct drills in a trauma-informed manner and evaluate them for effectiveness.
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This webinar occurred on September 12, 2024. It is available on-demand through ...
September 12, 2024
Spotlights
This spotlight highlights lessons learned from a swatting incident in Franklin School District, emphasizing the importance of coordinated emergency response, effective communication, trauma-informed care, and ongoing training. It features firsthand insights from school and city officials on managing crisis response and strengthening school safety systems.
January 23, 2024
Webinars
This webinar occurred on September 12, 2022. It is available on-demand through ...
September 13, 2022
Self-Paced Trainings
In this training, you will learn how to use lockdown drills as ...
January 26, 2022