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School Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

A Practical Guide for Crisis Response in Our Schools: A Comprehensive School Crisis Response (AAETS)
ASCA Counselor Immediate Response Guide (via CCA)

Additional Emergency Planning Resources (Ed.Gov)

Checklist for School Personnel to Evaluate and Implement the Mental Health
Children and Disaster: A School Counselor's Handbook on How to Help
Component of Your School Crisis and Emergency Plan (NCCTS) PDF
Crisis Communications Guide and Toolkit (NEA)
Crisis Counseling Guide to Children and Families in Disasters PDF
Crisis Intervention Resource Manual

Disaster: Helping Children Cope: A Handout for Parents PDF
Disaster Preparedness for Schools (NCEF)

Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools (FEMA)
Emergency Planning (ED.gov)
Emergency Planning for America's Schools (ED.gov) PDF

FEMA Training Courses for Educators

How Schools Can Become More Disaster Resistant (FEMA)

Mental Health Professionals and Teachers (many articles)

National School Safety and Security Services

Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities (ED.gov) PDF
Psychological First Aid

Reactions and Guidelines for Children following Trauma/Disaster (APA)

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Ready.Gov    Terrorism forces us to make a choice, don't be afraid...Be Ready
Recommended Emergency Supplies for Schools (Red Cross)

Resources for Educators

Safety Planning and Disaster Response & Recovery
School Mental Health's Response to Terrorism and Disaster

Teacher Guidelines for Crisis Response (AAETS) PDF
Tips for Teachers in Time of Disaster: Taking Care of Yourselves and Each Other
Tips/Links - For School Personnel (many articles)

Videos

"Children and Trauma: The Schools Response": Approximately 30 minutes. Outlines concepts of disaster mental health with elementary school children. Designed for use by school and mental health workers. Includes examples of teachers working with children in classrooms. The video may be ordered by calling 1-800-789-2647. To order copies on line, please visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Web site at www.samhsa.gov.  Publication # ESDRB-2

Understanding and Helping Students Cope with Disasters

10 Tips for Resilience in a Time of War (APA)
*101 Ideas for Tolerance: Ideas for Your School
* 101 Herramientas Para La Tolerancia 

After the Disaster: A Child's Mental Health Checklist (FEMA)
A Guide to Coping with Disaster: An Emphasis on Children with Special Needs
Anniversary Reactions to a Traumatic Event: The Recovery Process Continues

Children and Responding to National Disaster: Information for Teachers (NASP)
*Coping in Unsettling Times (NASP) (many articles)
Crisis and Loss: Information for Educators (NASP) PDF
Cultural Competence in Serving Children and Adolescents With Mental Health Problems
Cultural Perspectives on Trauma and Critical Response (NASP/NEAT)

Disaster Services Publications: Materials for Children (Red Cross)
Disaster Services Publications: Materials for Teachers and Schools (Red Cross)

Empowering Children In the Aftermath of Hate: A Guide For Educators and Parents
Empowering Children in the Aftermath of Hate:  Class Room Activities

FEMA for Kids: Resources for Parents and Teachers
The First Day Back at School Following a Crisis

Helping Children Cope with Tragedy (National PTA)
Helping Children Cope with a Traumatic Event
Helping Parents, Teachers, and Caregivers Deal with Children's Concerns about War

Identifying Seriously Traumatized Children: Tips for Parents and Educators (NASP)
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES: Dealing with Prejudice, Stereotyping and Scapegoating in the Aftermath of the September 11, 2001, Tragedy
In the Setting of War: A Teacher's Guide for Talking to Your Students (NCCEV)

Mental-Health Intervention for Disasters: Factors that Facilitate Positive Outcomes and Prevention 

Promoting Tolerance and Peace in Children: Tips for Parents and Schools (NASP)
Psychosocial Issues for Children and Adolescents in Disasters (CMHS)
PTSD in Children and Adolescents


Restoring Hope in the Wake of Terrorism Advice for Parents and Teachers…Building Tolerance…

Special Education News: Specific Publications on Helping Children Cope with Terrorism
Strategies for Parents & Teachers to Assist Children Who Are Managing Stress
Suggested School Safety "Teachable Moment" Lesson (NASP)
Supporting Kids with Military Parents

Trauma and Maltreatment: How Does Trauma Impact Learning?

When Talking Doesn't Help: Other Ways to Help Children Express Their Feelings Following a Disaster
When Teachers Should Refer Students to a Mental Health Professional
"Will They Fly A Plane Into Our House?" How to Talk To Children About Terrorism by Lawrence Shapiro PDF

More Disaster Education Materials…Help for Teachers, Students, and Communities

A War in Iraq: Tackling Tough Issues with Kids

Brief Tips about Self-Care and Self-Help Following Disasters

*Children and Grief (AACAP)
Children's Responses to Terrorism (NASW)
The Child's Loss: Death, Grief and Mourning How Caregivers Can Help Children Exposed to Traumatic Death PDF
*Cómo ayudar a los niños a vérselas con el miedo y la ansiedad (Spanish)

*Emergency Mental Health and Traumatic Stress: Tips for Talking About Disasters

*Helping Children After a Disaster (AACAP)
*Ayudando A Los Niños Después de Una Catastrofe

Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters (NIH)
Helping Children Deal with Their Concerns about War and Violence: Timeless Wisdom from Fred Rogers
Helping Families in Distress
How to Talk to Children about the Threat of Biological Warfare or Terrorist Attack (FEMA)

Self-Care and Self-Help Following Disasters

Talking to Kids About War & Violence (PBS) (many articles)
Terrorist Attacks and Children
Tragic Times Healing Wounds (Sesame Workshop)

Books

Helping Children Cope With Disasters and Terrorism - Editors: Annette M. La Greca, PhD; Wendy K. Silverman, PhD; Eric M. Vernberg, PhD; and Michael C. Roberts, PhD

Will They Fly A Plane Into Our House?  How To Talk To Children About Terrorism  By Lawrence E. Shapiro

 

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