This panel will examine active threat training through a developmental and inclusive lens, emphasizing how school and district leaders can balance preparedness with the social, emotional, and cognitive needs of students and staff. Panelists will explore why age-appropriate, trauma-informed approaches are essential to prevent unnecessary fear, highlighting strategies that focus on trusted adults, simple safety routines, and a reinforced sense of security—rather than exposure to graphic or overly procedural content. The discussion will also center on students with disabilities, emphasizing individualized planning, collaboration with special educators and related service providers, and the use of supports such as visual cues, repetition, and sensory-sensitive strategies. Ultimately, the session will outline how effective active threat training can be trauma-informed, legally sound, and developmentally appropriate while being embedded within a broader culture of safety, care, and inclusion.