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In the wake of recent tragic school violence incidents in Colorado and Minnesota, K-12 administrators and district leaders face an urgent imperative: ensuring their emergency response plans and protocols are up to the task of protecting students and staff.
This timely podcast revisits and expands upon critical school safety strategies from the “5 P’s” methodology (Planning, Process, Protocol, Practice, Prevention), a comprehensive framework for school safety preparedness that transforms theoretical safety plans into life-saving action.
What You’ll Learn – The 5 P’s Framework:
- Planning: How to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities in your current safety infrastructure
- Process: Developing clear, actionable emergency procedures that work under pressure
- Protocol: Implementing effective lockdown plans and communication systems
- Practice: Conducting trauma-informed drills that build confidence without causing harm
- Prevention: Establishing proactive threat assessment and early intervention strategies
When an emergency strikes, there is no time for confusion. The goal is to build muscle memory, so staff and students know exactly what to do without hesitation – from identifying vulnerabilities to implementing lockdown plans that actually work under pressure.
Podcast Guests
Ron Shaffer [email protected]
Industry Solutions Leader, Education SALTO
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