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When an emergency incident happens at a school, school district, or institution of higher education (IHE), administrative staff and faculty on the K-12 (principals, vice principals, school board, and school district staff, etc.) and higher ed levels (presidents, emergency management staff, facility managers, etc.) become first responders. This can be a daunting task that requires support from those with experience managing response and recovery; local, state, and federal emergency management agencies; and the whole school and campus community. Various tools and resources exist to support school and higher ed safety leadership staff with enhancing their ability to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergency incidents that impact education agencies. They include the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS), which are nationally developed resources that help local, state, national, and federal agencies enhance collaboration and work seamlessly when responding to and recovering from incidents. Support also includes a variety of other networks, resources, and tools that can be found on this page.

K-12 Safety Practitioners: Learn more about NIMS implementation and ICS.
Higher ed Safety Practitioners: Learn more about NIMS implementation and ICS.
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Virtual Trainings by Request (VTBRs): Support for Your Education Agency’s Emergency Preparedness Efforts Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center

Donations and Volunteers: Managing Resources for Emergencies at Education Agencies Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center

REMS on the Air Podcast Episode 27: Human Error and School Safety

REMS TA Center

Training Opportunities Web Page

REMS TA Center

State Contacts

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Preparedness Directorate, National Training and Education Division

Preventing and Addressing Gun Violence in Schools: School Safety Starts With Prevention Webinar

REMS TA Center

The Role of Superintendents in School Safety Efforts Webinar

REMS TA Center

The Role of Principals in School Safety Efforts Webinar

REMS TA Center

REMS on the Air Podcast Episode 24: Community Lifelines for Institutions of Higher Education

REMS TA Center

REMS on the Air Podcast Episode 23: Incident Command System for Institutions of Higher Education

REMS TA Center

REMS on the Air Podcast Episode 22: Emergency Support Functions and Incident Command System for Institutions of Higher Education

REMS TA Center

REMS on the Air Podcast Episode 11: The Link Between Social-Emotional Learning and School Safety

REMS TA Center

REMS on the Air Podcast Episode 1: Meet the REMS TA Center

REMS TA Center

Discipline Disproportionality Problem Solving: A Data Guide for School Teams

Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Apoyar el bienestar y el éxito social, emocional, conductual y académico de los estudiantes: Estrategias para educadores y personal escolar

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Centers

Apoyar el bienestar y el éxito social, emocional, conductual y académico de los estudiantes: Estrategias para equipos de apoyo a estudiantes y maestros

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Centers

Crear y mantener políticas disciplinarias que apoyen el bienestar y el éxito social, emocional, conductual y académico de los estudiantes: Estrategias para líderes escolares y distritales

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Centers

Targeted Violence Prevention Resources

Federal School Safety Clearinghouse

EOP ASSESS Web Application

REMS TA Center

Training for Local Education Agencies: Best Practices for Providing School Safety Training Planning Document

REMS TA Center

State Education Agency Roles in School Safety Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center

Timeless School Safety Strategies Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center

National Preparedness Month Web Page

REMS TA Center

Resource on Confronting Racial Discrimination in Student Discipline

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights; U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division

Creating and Sustaining Discipline Policies That Support Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success: Strategies for School and District Leaders Fact Sheet

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Centers

Supporting Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success: Strategies for Student and Teacher Support Teams Fact Sheet

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Centers

Supporting Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success: Strategies for Educators and School-Based Staff Fact Sheet

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Centers

Supporting Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Well-Being and Success: Strategies for Schools to Enhance Relationships With Families Fact Sheet

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools Technical Assistance Centers

Developing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) IHE 101 Live and Virtual Trainings by Request

REMS TA Center

Guiding Principles for Creating Safe, Inclusive, Supportive, and Fair School Climates

U.S. Department of Education

School Climate and Emergencies At a Glance Web Page

REMS TA Center

School Climate and Student Discipline Resources Web Page

U.S. Department of Education

REMS TA Center: Your National School Safety Center Interactive Brochure

REMS TA Center

Private Schools: Emergency Management Planning for All Settings Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center; and U.S. Department of Education, Office of Non-Public Education

Grant Programs Web Page

REMS TA Center

Disaster Resilient Universities Network

University of Oregon

Developing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) K-12 101 Live and Virtual Trainings by Request

REMS TA Center

LEA School-Based Emergency Management Contact List Planning Document

REMS TA Center

Strategies for De-escalating Student Behavior in the Classroom

Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Reimagining School Safety: A Guide for Schools and Communities

Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety

Parent and Educator Guide to School Climate Resources

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

How Positive School Climate Can Enhance School Safety Webinar

REMS TA Center

Developing Comprehensive and Equitable School Safety Programs that Consider the Whole Child, Whole School, and Whole Community Webinar

REMS TA Center; and Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety

Resources on Developing Comprehensive and Equitable School Safety Plans That Consider the Whole Child, Whole School, and Whole Community Resource List

REMS TA Center

Functional Exercises: Practicing the Plan With Multiple Community Partners Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center

Key Terms in School and Higher Ed Emergency Management Planning

REMS TA Center

Collaboration and Community Partnerships: Strategies for Effective School and Higher Ed Emergency Operations Plan Development Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center

Collaborating With the Media: Establishing Strategic Partnerships for Emergency Operations Plans Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center

The Role of School Administrators in School Safety Efforts Webinar

REMS TA Center

Resources on the Role of School Administrators in School Safety Efforts Resource List

REMS TA Center

National Incident Management System Web Page

REMS TA Center

Online Courses

REMS TA Center

Online Courses Flyer

REMS TA Center

Whole Community Planning: Incorporating Community Events Into Emergency Operations Plans and Coordinating With Partners Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center

Collaborating With K-12 Administrators: Engaging Leadership in School Emergency Operations Plans Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center; and National Association of Secondary School Principals

Emergency Operations Plan Maintenance: Reviewing, Updating, and Strengthening Plans Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center

After-Action Reports: Capturing Lessons Learned and Identifying Areas of Improvement Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center

Human Trafficking Response Guide for Campus Law Enforcement and Public Safety Officials

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Building Blocks to School Safety: A Toolkit for K-12 Schools and School Districts for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans

REMS TA Center

Creative Materials

REMS TA Center

Specialized Training Package

REMS TA Center

Specialized Training Package Flyer

REMS TA Center

Car Crash Resulting in Student Deaths: A Local Case Study

REMS TA Center

REMS on the Air Podcast

REMS TA Center

Safety Readiness Tool

Federal School Safety Clearinghouse

Implementing the National Incident Management System (NIMS): Practitioner-Oriented Strategies for Education Agencies Fact Sheet

REMS TA Center

Exploring the REMS TA Center At a Glance: Safety, Security, Emergency Management, and Preparedness Services and Supports for Education Agencies Webinar

REMS TA Center

Virtual Trainings by Request

REMS TA Center

EOP Interactive Tools

REMS TA Center

How Your National School Safety Center Serves Institutions of Higher Education Webinar

REMS TA Center

Using the District Guide to Support Schools in the Development of High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans Webinar

REMS TA Center

Managing Memorials and Anniversaries as a Part of Overall School and Higher Ed Safety Planning Webinar

REMS TA Center

Managing Donations and Volunteers Before, During and After Major Emergency Events at Schools, School Districts, and Institutions of Higher Education Resource List

REMS TA Center

Managing Donations and Volunteers Before, During, and After School and Campus Emergency Events Webinar

REMS TA Center

Live Trainings by Request

REMS TA Center

REMS TA Center: An Overview of Emergency Management Resources for K-12 Stakeholders Training Module

REMS TA Center

NIMS Components - Guidance and Tools Web Page

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency

NIMS Implementation and Training Web Page

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency

IS-703.A: NIMS Resource Management Online Course

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Management Institute

Ten Essential Actions to Improve School Safety Quick Reference Guide

U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services

Leadership Tabletop Exercise for Institutions of Higher Education (LTTX) Program

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Academic Engagement

IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response Online Course

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Management Institute

IS-29.A: Public Information Officer Awareness Online Course

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Management Institute

Page last updated: September 10, 2024