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Meeting the Educational Needs of Students Displaced by Disasters: Youth on Their Own
This issue brief discusses helping students who have been displaced by disasters. It describes the challenges these young people face when they are on their …
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McKinney-Vento Toolbox: Constructing a Robust and Rigorous Homeless Education Program
This toolbox helps schools support homeless children and youth. It describes how to fully use the McKinney-Vento Act to meet their needs every day and …
Ransomware Attacks and the Importance of Collaboration in District-Level Cybersecurity Risk Management
2024
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
This fact sheet is about ransomware attacks and how important it is for schools to work together to manage cybersecurity risks. It describes how these …
Trauma-Informed Care for Schools Before, During, and After Possible Emergency Events
2019
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
This webinar describes ways schools can prepare for crises by understanding the impact of trauma on children. The goal is to create a safe environment …
Bereavement, Memorials, and Anniversaries: Developing a Recovery Annex for K-12 Schools
2024
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
This document describes how schools can prepare for and respond to the death of a student or staff member by creating a Recovery Annex in …
Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans
2013
· U.S. Department of Education,
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· U.S. Department of Homeland Security,
· U.S. Department of Justice,
· Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),
· Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
This guide helps schools create strong emergency plans to keep students and staff safe. It describes steps for preparing, responding, and recovering from emergencies like …
Integrating Family Reunification Planning Before, During, and After an Emergency into the School Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
2021
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
This fact sheet is about planning for family reunification in schools during emergencies. It describes how schools should prepare before, during, and after an emergency …
Providing Emergency Preparedness Supports for Students Experiencing Homelessness
2023
· U.S. Department of Education,
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA)
The webinar describes how schools can help students who are homeless during emergencies, like natural disasters or pandemics. It explains the special challenges these students …
Preventing and Addressing Gun Violence in Schools: Effectively Responding to Incidents of Violence
2024
· U.S. Department of Education,
· Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports,
· Minneapolis Public Schools,
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· Seattle University,
· University of Washington,
· Heartland Area Education Agency,
· Georgia Department of Education,
· Cahokia School District 187
This webinar focuses on how to respond effectively to school violence. It features experts who share strategies for preventing gun violence in schools and handling …
Conducting a Secure, Safe, and Successful K-12 Family Reunification Process
2018
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
This webinar is about how to safely and securely reunite families with their children in K-12 schools during emergencies. It describes steps schools can take …