Teachers' Safety Guide

Guide to recognition of and response to dangerous situations in the school

Intended for use by teachers in the classroom and other environments, Jane's Teachers' Safety Guide is a resource packed with substantive information to help teachers recognise and respond to dangerous situations. This guide puts indispensable emergency response information directly into the hands of teachers.

Key contents include:

Developing an emergency response kit for the classroom
Characteristics of violent youth and threats to teachers
Emergency response considerations for a range of disasters
Sample school safety lesson plan
Considerations for getting safety assistance from your school/district
Communicating with parents and students during a crisis
Preparing teachers and their families for unexpected time away from home during a school emergency

Teachers are often the first to deal with an increasing number of potential hazards during the school day, including school shootings, natural disasters, accidents and even terrorism. Through proper training, teachers can effectively deal with such emergencies, limit damage and save lives. This resource provides the guidance that will prepare teachers for handling these types of situations. Customise this indispensable guide with your own organisation's details. You can also buy in bulk and make significant savings.

Editorial Team: Michael Dorn, Rita Duda, Sonayia Shepherd, Gregory Thomas and Marleen Wong