Staying Safe: School Emergency Preparedness and Response
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Staying Safe is a comprehensive, six-hour emergency preparedness training designed to equip Utah school personnel with the knowledge, skills, and practical strategies needed to respond effectively to emergencies and unsafe situations.
Aligned with Utah Administrative Rule R277-400-6, this training emphasizes situational awareness, informed decision-making, and age-appropriate emergency response strategies, including Avoid, Deny, Defend, and Aid. Participants will explore practical approaches to emergency preparedness, effective communication, and coordinated response while considering the diverse developmental, physical, cognitive, and accessibility needs of all school occupants.
Training Outcomes
Through scenario-based discussions and practical applications, participants will strengthen their ability to support safe, inclusive, and effective emergency response practices within their school communities.
Intended Audience: School and district administrators, educators, multidisciplinary school safety teams, school-based law enforcement, and other personnel responsible for school safety and emergency preparedness.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify key emergency preparedness principles and training requirements outlined in Utah Administrative Rule R277-400-6.
- Explain the importance of developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed approaches to emergency preparedness education and training for K–12 students, staff, and other building occupants.
- Identify and describe age-appropriate emergency response strategies and activities aligned with the principles of Avoid, Deny, Defend, and Aid.
- Identify supports and accommodations necessary to address the emergency preparedness and response needs of individuals with disabilities and other special considerations.
- Develop an implementation plan for delivering developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed emergency preparedness and response training to students.
About the Sessions
Staying Safe Overview | 1 hr Virtual Overview
This introductory session provides Utah school personnel with an overview of Staying Safe ahead of the in-person training. Participants will be learn about the training's purpose, approach, and foundational concepts. Designed to align with Utah Administrative Rule R277-400-6, the full training will emphasize situational awareness, informed decision-making, and age-appropriate emergency response strategies.
Staying Safe: School Emergency Preparedness and Response | In-Person Training
Staying Safe is a comprehensive, six-hour emergency preparedness training designed to equip Utah school personnel with the knowledge, skills, and practical strategies needed to respond effectively to emergencies and unsafe situations.
Aligned with Utah Administrative Rule R277-400-6, this training emphasizes situational awareness, informed decision-making, and age-appropriate emergency response strategies, including Avoid, Deny, Defend, and Aid. Participants will explore practical approaches to emergency preparedness, effective communication, and coordinated response while considering the diverse developmental, physical, cognitive, and accessibility needs of all school occupants.
Through scenario-based discussions and practical applications, participants will strengthen their ability to support safe, inclusive, and effective emergency response practices within their school communities.