Problems arising in a school environment that compromise the safety of students, educators, and members of the greater community can quickly reach crisis-level proportions. While it is somewhat inevitable that crises will occur at school, the way in which they are handled will set the tone for managing future conflict.
The relevant tutorials and learning activities for managing crises in a positive, thoughtful way address the subjects of community policing, bullying, drugs and alcohol, and web-based resources for crisis management tips.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT TUTORIALS
Collaborative Democracy and Leadership: Tutorial: Meaning, Purpose, Focus, Action
http://cte.jhu.edu/courses/ssn/cld
Learn about a model of leadership that a school community can put to work to support the practice of democratic principles to make school learning environments safe.
Promoting School Safety Through School Leadership: The Four P's
http://cte.jhu.edu/courses/ssn/leadership4p
Identify your philosophy for the development of a healthy school climate. Ensure that people, both school based and community based, are involved in the development and implementation of your safety program. Create a program for your school to include communication, implementation, evaluation and debriefing. In this tutorial, develop a comprehensive plan for the safety of your school.