Emergency Preparedness for School Staff This 3.5 hour course is presented by the Center for Safe Schools. Purpose

To provide all school employees with an overview of their responsibilities in the event of a school emergency.

Objectives Upon completion of this program the learner will be able to:

Understand the need to prepare both personally and professionally for emergencies. Understand the decision-making process that is involved in school emergencies. Understand the procedures to follow to effectively implement protective actions in a school setting. Recognize the need for emergency procedures during before- and after-school activities, extra-

curricular events and field trips. Audience All school staff including: administrators, teachers, para-professionals, cafeteria workers, custodial/facilities staff, bus drivers and other support staff. This program is not available for delivery to students of any grade level.

Pre-requisites None Required Materials Writing instrument – participants will receive a manual. Facilities Appropriate classroom or lecture seating must be available. A podium, microphone (depending on room size), screen, electrical outlets and materials table set up in the front of the room are required for the effective delivery of this program. Registration Registration for this program will be the responsibility of the host school district. Continuing Education Credit This program is eligible for three (3) hours of Act 48 Credit through the Center for Schools and Communities/CSIU. The instructor will distribute the appropriate form(s) to interested attendees during the training session. Contact Information For more information or to schedule a training session, please contact:

Center for Safe Schools 275 Grandview Avenue, Suite 200 Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 763-1661

Safe Schools are Everyone’s Responsibility