School Safety 101 Module - Sample Content

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Unit objectives:

1. Participants will understand the importance of disclosures in preventing violence and be able to identify both obstacles and effective strategies that impact student disclosures. 

2. Participants will understand how effective supervision works to prevent and respond to violence and be able to implement active, strategic supervision practices.

3. Participants will be able to practice effective visitor engagement and screening as a violence prevention measure. 

4. Participants will understand the importance of individual preparedness in responding to crisis events. 

5. Participants will be able to identify factors that compromise appropriate access control. 

6. Participants will understand the impact of internal and external crisis communications and be able to apply improvement strategies.

Lesson 4.2 - Strategic Supervision

Field work and reflection

(to be completed in participant’s provided companion School Safety 101 workbook)

Use the Strategic Supervision section of Unit 4 in your workbook, to reflect on the effectiveness of the supervision you observe during informal times in the school day.

Lesson 4.3 - Visitor Screening and Engagement

Field Work and Reflection

(to be completed in participant’s provided companion School Safety 101 workbook)

Observe the visitor’s experience as they enter and are screened in your school. In the Visitor Screening and Engagement section of your workbook, record your observations and concerns.