Pivot From Checklists to Conversations: Real-Time, Actionable School Security Assessments
Where School Safety Training Actually Happens: Inside the School There’s a moment at the end of many school security and emergency preparedness assessments that says everything. A principal pauses and says:“This has been really helpful. I’ve learned more than a dozen things I can do just from our conversations today.” That’s the outcome that matters. […]
School safety assessments: A career-saving action for new and experienced superintendents
Recently I was speaking with a superintendent who is a client and a good friend. She mentioned that one of the best things she did in her first year as superintendent was have a safety and security assessment performed. Placing school safety at the top of the superintendent’s priority list The assessment was not on […]
School leaders must be educated consumers on safety assessment consultants
“You’ve got to know when to hold’em. Know when to fold’em. Know when to walk away and know when to run.” This advice from country singer, Kenny Rogers, makes good guidance for ethical school security consultants as well as school boards, superintendents and other central office administrators or school heads seeking school safety assessment consultation […]