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Crisis Response

When the Unexpected Happens - Are You Prepared to Respond and Support Recovery from Tragedy or Crises in the School and Community

Meeting: 
SSHS Project Directors' Consortia Conference
Date: 
August 3, 2010 - 10:15am - 11:30am

Response and recovery to tragic or crisis events at school or in the community requires quick action and continued follow-up to support students, staff, and parents.

The Importance of Culture in Evaluation: A Practical Guide for Evaluators

Publisher: 
The Colorado Trust

This report provides examples of where cross-cultural competency is critical in evaluation and recommends questions and strategies that an evaluator should consider when practicing this form of com

The Importance of Culture in Evaluation: A Practical Guide for Evaluators

Publisher: 
The Colorado Trust

This report provides examples of where cross-cultural competency is critical in evaluation and recommends questions and strategies that an evaluator should consider when practicing this form of com

Readiness and Emergency Management (REMS) Technical Assistance Center

The REMS TA Center offers school emergency management resources to schools, local educational agencies (LEAs), institutions of higher education (IHEs), and other personnel .

The Family Readiness Kit: Preparing to Handle Disasters

Publisher: 
American Academy of Pediatrics

250 families were surveyed to determine what materials most families need to prepare for a disaster.

An Activity Book For African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crisis

Publisher: 
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Developed in the wake of the attacks of September 11, 2001, this online activity workbook for African American families has useful tips and activities for helping children cope with disasters.

Emergency Response Resources: Storm/Flood and Hurricane Response

Publisher: 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This page provides resources on electrical, carbon dioxide, and other hazards in the aftermath of Katrina.

Parent's Guide for Helping Children in the Wake of Disaster

Publisher: 
National Center for Children Exposed to Violence

These guidelines are intended to help caregivers identify and address signs of adjustment difficulties in children who were not directly impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

Publisher: 
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

A clearinghouse for state health agencies and related organizations, this Web page provides guidance, best practices, lessons learned, and other information to assist those affected, as well as tho

Fact Sheet on Additional Hurricane Support for Children and Adults with Disabilities

Publisher: 
U.S. Department of Education

This fact sheet contains details how the OSERS will use and disperse funds to aid individuals with disbilities affected by Katrina and Rita.