School Safety ICN Broadcast Series

Following recent incidents in Colorado, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, schools and communities are left asking themselves whether anything could have been done to prevent such violence, and did authorities respond appropriately for the situation.

Every school and situation is unique. Therefore, schools must be adequately prepared, rehearsed, and ready to implement a well-articulated crisis plan. Each school safety tragedy provides new insights and reminders for schools to rethink, revise, and assess their strategies for keeping their students and staff safe. Coupled with that is the need for schools to create and sustain positive learning communities to ensure that students feel connected to and safe at school. To help support Iowa schools in their efforts to do just that, the DE will broadcast a series of three ICNs on school safety issues.

These sessions will include guidance from experts on policies, facilities, response to crisis, and long-term prevention issues. Each session will run from 9:00 to 10:30 on October 23, November 6, and November 20.

Oct. 23 ICN Session

Oct. 23 ICN Session Materials

Session One - Crisis Planning

Nov. 6 ICN Session

Session Two – Working the Plan

Nov. 20 ICN Session