15-Minute Focus: School-Based Crisis Response Workbook

Ready for the unthinkable?

When crisis strikes, school staff are at the forefront, faced with a unique and challenging responsibility. It takes courage and compassion to navigate these moments, but a clear, actionable plan is what empowers you to lead with confidence. This workbook is your essential guide, offering a practical framework and a complete three-part system for effective school crisis response.

In this workbook, you’ll find the knowledge and tools to:

• Prepare for Crisis: Build a resilient foundation with proven strategies for planning, training, and drills that strengthen your team before an emergency strikes.
• Respond to Crisis: Navigate the chaos with confidence. This section offers clear, practical forms, checklists, and processes you can grab and use in the moment for immediate, effective action.
• Recover from Crisis: Guide your community toward healing. This workbook provides the tools for reflection, restoration, and resilience-building long after the event is over.

15-Minute Focus: School-Based Crisis Response Workbook goes beyond theory, providing a roadmap for real-world solutions. Filled with practical resources, checklists, and exercises, you’ll learn to:

• Create a proactive plan: Develop a comprehensive, school-specific crisis plan that addresses a range of potential emergencies, from natural disasters to school-based violence.
• Lead with confidence: Implement a clear communication strategy and establish roles and responsibilities to ensure a coordinated response when minutes matter.
• Support your community’s healing: Learn how to facilitate emotional recovery and provide long-term support for students, staff, and families in the aftermath of a traumatic event.
• Strengthen your team: Foster a culture of preparedness and collaboration, empowering every staff member to act as a confident and capable crisis responder.

Written with deep care and intention for the professionals who show up daily, this guide is an essential resource for promoting school safety and well-being. Whether you’re a seasoned administrator or a dedicated teacher, 15-Minute Focus: School-Based Crisis Response Workbook will empower you to lead with compassion and transform difficult moments into a path of healing and strength.