Every school administrator must be prepared to respond to a crisis. We deal extensively with this topic in EDLD 6352 … but here are some additional resources that might prove helpful (see below).

ASCD compiled this list in the wake of the horrendous school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. It may prove helpful should your community experience such an unthinkable tragedy. However, many of these resources would also be useful for dealing with other crises (like tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes), or even student deaths due to suicide or accidents.

Supporting Educators to Rise Stronger After a Traumatic Event: Administrators must be ready to reprioritize and address the effects of loss, grief, and change that educators experience.

Guiding Students and Families Through Grief: How can school staff help students process deep emotional stress and send them on the path of restoration and healing?

For School Leaders, a Time of Vigilance and Caring: A recent survey shows that gun violence has become one of principals’ biggest concerns. But are we taking the right steps to ensure schools are safe?

How Schools Should Really Talk About Safety: Moving beyond gut reactions to tragedies toward a more comprehensive approach for safeguarding students.

Why Social Bonding Is a School-Safety Priority: In enhancing school security, school leaders should not overlook the importance of connection.

Can SEL Reduce School Violence?: A researcher says teaching empathy, problem solving, and self-control could lead to safer schools.

WEBINAR: Equipping Educators with Effective Violence Prevention and Crisis Response Strategies: School safety concerns have tragically been thrust to the forefront of a national discussion, but too much of the talk has been at schools and educators rather than with them.