Leading in Crisis
Leading in Crisis
Leading – for school leaders/administrators
Tips for Administrators
Essential strategies for school leaders to ensure a safe and well-prepared school environment.
School Safety Resources (NASSP)
Comprehensive school safety guides and actionable strategies provided by NASSP experts.
A Time for Vigilance and Caring (ASCD)
Guidance on supporting students and staff with care and attentiveness during crises.
Comprehensive overview of restorative justice practices within schools, focusing on implementation and classroom applications.
Restorative Justice: What it is and What it is NotExplains the deeper meaning of restorative justice and its role in rethinking disciplinary approaches.
Transformative Justice, ExplainedAddresses harm through community-based solutions rather than traditional legal systems.
Transformative Justice: A Brief DescriptionIntroduces alternative justice approaches and their relevance to school leadership.
Buffalo One Month LaterExamines the community’s recovery following a tragic mass shooting and lessons in communal healing.
Decades After Infamous Beating Death, Recent Attacks Haunt Asian AmericansExplores the historical context of anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and its implications for school communities.
Unpacking Anti-Asian RacismDiscusses historical and ongoing issues of anti-Asian racism and advocacy for systemic change.
Teaching – For Teachers
Guidance for educators on supporting students after a crisis, emphasizing self-reflection and validating emotions.
Navigating Discussions Following a School ShootingResources to help educators support students after a school shooting.
Trauma-Informed TeachingA collection of articles and resources on trauma-informed practices in education.
Trauma-Informed Distance LearningInsights for educators on implementing trauma-informed practices in remote education.
Slowing Down For Ourselves and Our StudentsEmphasizes mindfulness and self-care strategies for educators and students.
On Days Like These, Write. Just WriteEncourages students to process emotions through writing after a crisis.
Coping with Community CrisisGuidance for helping children develop safety plans and self-soothing techniques.
Responding to TragedyAddresses trauma and grief in educational settings and at home.
Resources for Talking and Teaching About School ShootingsLesson plans and discussion strategies for facilitating conversations about school shootings.
When Bad Things HappenGuidance for educators on addressing tragic events with students.
Support Students Who Experience TraumaEight ways educators can support students dealing with trauma.
#EnoughisEnough SyllabusA comprehensive resource list for educators on responding to school violence, particularly gun violence.
After a School ShootingGuidance for supporting students, colleagues, and oneself in the aftermath of a school shooting.
Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a ShootingEncourages open communication to help children feel safe and cope with distress.
How Should Teachers and Parents Talk about the Uvalde School Shooting?Guidance for educators on discussing school shootings with children coping with trauma.
‘It Takes a Toll’: Black Children Struggle to Process Buffalo MassacreExplores the emotional impact of systemic racial trauma on students.
How Teachers Can Help Students Cope With the Buffalo ShootingStrategies for facilitating difficult conversations and creating safe spaces for students.
Learning – For Students
Helps young individuals understand the differences between typical grief and traumatic grief, identifies signs and symptoms, and offers guidance on coping strategies.
Managing Fear After Mass ViolenceProvides guidance for parents on supporting their children in the aftermath of traumatic events, offering insights relevant to students and teachers.