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Virtual Space Leadership (VSL) Training . New Mexico's. Leadership Through Critical Events / Incidents In Schools. Double-click to enter title. What is a Critical Event or Incident?. An event or incident which causes disruption to
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New Mexico's Leadership Through Critical Events/Incidents In Schools
Double-click to enter title What is a Critical Event or Incident? An event or incident which causes disruption to a school, creates significant danger or risk of danger and traumatically affects individuals within the school community.
Double-click to enter title Key Essentials Prevention and Readiness Leadership During the Event Communication and Recovery
Prevention Readiness and Safety Plan Safe School Team Systems of Prevention
“Everybody has a strategy until they get hit in the mouth.” Mike Tyson
Prevention Readiness and
Double-click to enter title Virtual Space Leadership (VSL) Training Fire Drills Shelter in Place Tornado Drills
Leadership During the Event Flexibility Creativity Automaticity
Leadership During the Event Crisis Managementis the practice of common sense at the speed of light!
Decision-Making Assess based on FACTS Act Quickly Inform the School, District and Community Safety Personnel Be Clear and Confident
Communication Recovery and Recovery Steadiness Stamina Sensitivity
Clear, Timely Messages Communicate. Communicate.
Confidence and Transparency Develop organized list of who needs to be informed with a timeline for doing so Communicate factual and concise message Disseminate the best information available regularly and consistently Use technology and know that others will too
Express Concern Restrict Answers to Facts Accentuate the Positive
Communication and Recovery Return to “normal” routine Dispel rumors Gather available resources and support Evaluate effectiveness and make revisions to the plan
Gather Resources and Support Empower Key Staff such as Counselors, Psychologists and Social Workers Identify Vulnerable Students and Staff Understand Your Own Vulnerabilities (Take care of the Leader!)
Unanticipated Gifts Help will come from many people and places Community will bond for a common good Great opportunity to use as a teaching tool for others
Unanticipated Gifts –Do you really know your Safety Plan?– When was the last time you reviewed and updated it?
Are the newest staff, including mid-year hires knowledgeable of the steps in a crisis?
Have you practiced the emergency drills and analyzed for improvement?
Do you have ready access to resources so that your preparation, actions and recovery are up-to-date?
Acknowledgements Content: Mary Render Retired Elementary Principal, District Mentor Principal Special Education & Elementary Teacher Voice: Karen Cooper Baca Presentation Design: Karen Scott