School Emergency Procedures Guide

A copy of these guides should be placed in every classroom, gym, cafeteria, office, and other noticeable places in which students and staff frequent. This guide outlines recommended procedures for responding to emergencies. Since the information is general, each school or district needs to tailor these procedures to fit its own environment and capabilities. Schools may use this guide as a framework for developing a comprehensive school safety plan, with assistance from the RI School Emergency Planning Guide. For the most effective response, present these guides to staff during training and review procedures at the beginning of each school year.

School Emergency Procedures Guide Request Form

This guide is intended as a planning reference for staff and should not replace a school's safety or crisis plan or sound judgment and common sense.

School Emergency Planning Guide

The School Emergency Planning Guide serves two major purposes:

1. As a template for creating a comprehensive SCRP, and
2. As a framework for addressing a range of other issues, such as violence prevention, that requires a coordinated school response

School Emergency Planning Guide Request Form

This guide is intended as a planning reference for staff and should not replace a school's safety or crisis plan or sound judgment and common sense.

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