Effective, comprehensive #SchoolSafety begins with schools' everyday professionals, policies and practices; aligns with schools' mission; and promotes academic, social and personal achievement. 
Planning is critical to #SchoolSafety and is reliant upon the well-executed, 6-step planning process that applies the school-specific planning principles every step of the way!
Collaboration is necessary! Districts & schools should assemble a multidisciplinary team that includes a variety of education professionals as well as community partners. Everyone has expertise to contribute! rems.ed.gov/Resource_Plan_…
From leaders, facilities managers, educators, and counselors to school psychologists, nurses, students, and families. When combined, these different perspectives can help to ensure the plan is comprehensive and effective. This is especially important when conducting assessments!
Community partners are essential school safety planning members. From first responders (e.g., LEOs, SROs, fire, EMS) local emergency managers; public and mental health associates; etc., together, with schools, they contribute expertise and resources for maintaining safe schools!
Families & guardians are powerful partners! They offer expert insight @ their children; are naturals for talking to students @ safety, violence, & trauma; play key roles during incidents; and often have skills for & interest in supporting school safety. rems.ed.gov/docs/HH_Vol2Is…
Collaborating w faith-based organizations, medical facilities, utility companies, local businesses, social service agencies s(e.g., @RedCross, @ymca, @UnitedWay) local transportation depts & businesses will broaden the team's scope & capacities. rems.ed.gov/docs/TapIn2Cmu…
