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This page provides information about our Northshore School District (NSD). In addition there are resources to assist parents, teachers, staff and administrators with creating a Comprehensive Emergency/Operations Plan or All Hazard Plan with supporting information. The Washington State and FEMA provide training to assist teachers, or administrators with creating Comprehensive Plans.
Parents can contribute by reviewing the emergency plans and offering input to their child's school Principal and the Northshore School District Safety and Security team..
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Northshore School District (NSD)

​Northshore School District is a public school district covering portions of both King County and Snohomish County, Washington. The district's service area covers the cities of Bothell, Woodinville,and Kenmore as well as portions of unincorporated King and Snohomish Counties.
The district is administered by a school board consisting of five members, each serving a district. Dr. Michelle Reid was appointed superintendent in June 2016. 
  • 2018/2019 Schools and Boundaries
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Click on Picture to access videos of each School Board Meeting

NSD BOND 
  • 2018 Bond Planning Timeline
  • Meeting Minutes | Meeting Presentations

NSD School Preparedness Information

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  • Safe Schools Advisory Committee
  • NSD Safety & Security Department
  • Report Safety Concern​
  • NSD Building Safety Status​
  • NSD Crisis Plan
  • NSD Reunification Process
  • NSD Safety Committee
  • ​NSD Risk Management 
  • NSD_recommended_emergency_prep_supplies_list_2011-8.pdf (provided by NSD)​​
  • Laws, RCWs, WACs
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Standard Reunification Method

Northshore School District (NSD) is in the process of deploying a practical method to unite students with parents after an evacuation or crisis.
  • Standard Reunification Method

OSPI

  • Emergency Preparedness and Response - OSPI
  • School Safety Center - State of Washington OSPI ​​​
  • Drills (Required) - State of Washington OSPI ​​​
  • ​Washington State School Safety Center Planning Manual - Life-Counts​
  • Parent-Student Reunification Plan Suggestions (Draft) V1.3 - Washington OSPI​
  • REMS Reunification Resource Guide.pdf 
  • School Safety Center State of Washington OSPI
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REMS 

(Readiness and Emergency Management For Schools)
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​Resources
  • How Positive School Climate Can Enhance School Safety Webinar
  • Threat Assessment in Schools: A Guide to Managing Threatening Situations and to Creating Safe School Climates
  • Addressing Access and Functional Needs (AFN) in School and IHE Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) 
Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Supports
  • National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments
  • Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports
  • Examples of Policies and Emerging Practices for Supporting Transgender Students
  • Strategies for Educators, Counselors, and Community Members to Build Protective Factors for America’s Muslim Youth
  • Resources for Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Students
Harassment and Bullying Prevention
  • Using the School EOP Framework to Support Bullying Prevention Efforts Webinar
  • Incorporating Sextortion into School EOP Planning Webinar
  • Dear Colleague Letting: Regarding Discrimination and Harassment Based on Race, Religion, or National Origin
  • Helping Educators and Counselors Prevent Bullying of and Discrimination Against Our Nation’s Muslim Youth
  • Safe Place to Learn: Prevent, Intercede, and Respond to Sexual Harassment of K-12 Students
  • Cyberbullying
Violence and Suicide Prevention
  • Guide for Preventing and Responding to School Violence
  • Indicators of School Crime and Safety
  • Youth Suicide in the United States: A Fact Sheet for Schools
  • Prior Knowledge of Potential School‐Based Violence: Information Students Learn May
  • National Gang Threat Assessment 2009
  • Responding to a Suicide Cluster: Palo Alto School District
  • Coping With Multiple Suicides Among Middle School Students
Facilities and Physical Surroundings
  • Designing Safe Schools: Planning and Retrofitting for Safety in Education Facilities Webinar
  • Virtually Healthy School
Disciplinary Policies
  • ED-DOJ School Discipline Guidance Package
Culture and Climate Assessments
  • U.S. Department of Education School Climate Surveys (EDSCLS)
  • School Climate Survey Compendia
  • Assessing School Climate Webinar
DHS Office of Bombing Prevention (dhs.gov/obp) Follow the link to "What You Can Do When There is a Bomb Threat" to see a training video, etc.

FERPA
Dept. of Educ's 2013 Guides on EOPs for PK-12 and IHEs (rems.ed.gov/docs/REMS K-12 Guide 508.pdf and rems.ed.gov/docs/REMS IHE Guide 508.pdf) have appendices about FERPA.

Behavioral Intervention Teams/Threat Assessment Teams
Nonprofits with lots of resources:
  • Jed Foundation: jedfoundation.org
  • National Center for Campus Public Safety: nccpsafety.org
  • Association of Threat Assessment Professionals: atapworldwide.org
  • National Behavioral Intervention Team Association: nabita.org
  • National Association of School Psychologists: nasponline.org
  • FBI: "Making Prevention a Reality," Feb 2017, do a Google search
  • FBI: "A Study of the Pre-attack Behaviors of Active Shooters in the US between 2000 and 2013," June 2018

A very useful web site with emergency management planning tools and resources for PK-12 and IHE is the Tool Box of the Department of Education Technical Assistance Center. Explore it at https://rems.ed.gov/ToolBox.aspx
CDC: "Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event," search emergency.cdc.gov
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Students and Employees with Access and Functional Needs
  • National Organization on Disability (nod.org)
  • Red Cross
  • Inclusive Preparedness Center (inclusivepreparedness.org)
  • Dept. of Educ.: rems.ed.gov, search for "AFN Fact Sheet for Compliance"
Psychological First Aid
  • Rems.ed.gov/IHEPsychFirstAid.aspx
  • Rems.ed.gov/K12PFAS.aspx
  • See also nasponline.org: "Recovery from Large-Scale Crises"
Mutual Aid
National Intercollegiate Mutual Aid Agreement by the University and College Caucus of the International Association of Emergency Managers, NIMAA Request for Information Form at http://www.iaem.comipage.cfm?p.groupsjus-caucusesiuniversit;es-colleges&Iv1=2
Federal Aid under the Stafford Act: FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide April 2018 https://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-policy-and-guidance

Continuity of Operations software specifically for Higher Education
  • Kuali Ready: (www.kuali.org/ready)
  • Westmont College BackOnTrack Continuity System: link to request a working copy at :https://readytracker.app.box.com/v/BackOnTrackSummary

School Preparedness Snohomish County

  • Build a School Emergency Plan
  • Model School Emergency Plan
  • Comprehensive School Planning
  • Safer, Stronger, Smarter: A Guide to Improving School Natural Hazard Safety

National Preparedness Library

We encourage you to review and become familiar with the following documents:
  • Presidential Policy Directive 8
  • National Preparedness Goal
  • National Preparedness System
  • Overview of the National Planning Frameworks
  • Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Guide: Comprehensive Preparedness Guide(CPG) 201
  • FEMA Preparedness Toolkit/HSEEP Policy and Guidance
  • Homeland Security Digital Library
  • FEMA Home Page
Defining Emergency Terms for Schools is a 5-minute video tutorial (YouTube) for Washington schools to assist them in their preparedness efforts.

NS Council PTSA 6.10

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What PTAs Can Do (from National PTA):
  1. Read a press release highlighting National PTA’s position statements and resolutions addressing gun safety and violence prevention and mental health services.
  2. Organize a Community Violence Prevention Forum or Crisis Management Team: Work with other concerned parents, teachers, school leaders, and community members to influence decisions that affect the safety and well-being of our children.
  3. Host one of Sandy Hook Promise's "Know the Signs" programs, which teaches kids, parents, teachers, and community members to recognize warning signs like social isolation and behavioral shifts – and how to report them. 
  4. Help to Develop a School Emergency Operations Plan (EOP): The most effective plans are developed in cooperation with school and health officials, parents, and community members, and should include:Descriptions of school safety policies, detection of early warning signs in children, intervention strategies, emergency response plans, and post-crisis procedures.​​
  • Northshore PTSA Council EPrep Resource Guide 
  • ​Create a Culture of Emergency Preparedness at Your School (New)
  • WAPTSA - ​Emergency Preparedness Advocacy
  • National PTA - School Safety 

FEMA - Incident Command System for Schools

  • IS-100.SCA: Introduction to the Incident Command System for Schools​
  • IS-200.B: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
  • Comprehensive NIMS Implementation Activities for Schools and IHEs
  • Checklist: NIMS Implementation Activities for Schools and IHEs
  • NIMS IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOLS AND HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ​
  • Key Personnel and NIMS Training for Schools and IHEs
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • IS-360 FEMA Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: A Guide for Schools, Higher Education, and Houses of Worship
  • IS-120.C: An Introduction to Exercises
  • IS-362  FEMA Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools
  • IS-775 EOC Management and Operations
  • ​IS-907 Active Shooter: What You Can Do​​
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K-12 Key Topics REMS 

​A CLOSER LOOK
This Federal guidance, developed as part of the Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans (click on Picture below) provides information on four key topics that support emergency operations plan development including, but not limited to, information sharing (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), school climate, active shooter situations, and psychological first aid for schools.
  • Information Sharing
  • Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S)
  • School Climate and Emergencies
  • Active Shooter Situations
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS)
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WELCOME TO THE TOOL BOX (Click Here)
The Tool Box is a virtual library of tools developed by school emergency managers in the field containing resources pertinent to the needs of schools, school districts, state education agencies (SEAs), and institutions of higher education (IHEs) and their community partners, as they engage in the process of school and higher ed emergency management planning. These resources include sample drills, tabletops or other exercises; job descriptions; memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with community partners; organizational charts; planning guidelines or sample policies; and components of school or IHE emergency operations plans (EOPs), tools, and templates.

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Check List

  • ​Post_Earthquake_Evacuations_A checklist for school Admin

​WA STATE TRAINING CALENDAR 
Washington State Emergency Management Division 

  • ​CLICK HERE FOR CALENDAR VIEW
  • ​Recommended Courses: 
    • MGT-361 Managing Critical Incidents at Institutes of Higher Education
    •  MGT-324 Campus Emergencies Prevention, Response, & Recovery
    • ​IS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents​


ARCHIVED REMS WEBINARS

UPCOMING WEBINAR : CLICK HERE

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The following selected Webinars and accompanying presentation materials and resources are available for download and review at any time.
  • Reunification After a Community-Wide Disaster: Planning Tools for Schools
    (May 31, 2018)
  • Food Safety and Emergencies: Preparedness Activities for Schools
    (April 5, 2018)
  • Conducting K-12 Site Assessments With SITE ASSESS (December 14, 2017)​​
  • Mitigation and Resiliency Strategies for Schools and Institutions of Higher Education (September 22, 2017)
  • Addressing Adult Sexual Misconduct in the School Setting: An Overview(September 19, 2017)
  • How Schools and Higher Ed Institutions Can Access FEMA’s Public Assistance Program (September 19, 2017)
  • Understanding Educator Resilience & Developing a Self-Care Plan(September 18, 2017)
  • Planning to Recover From Emergencies at Districts and Schools(August 25, 2017)
  • Using the Emergency Management Virtual Toolkit to Enhance K-12 Emergency Management Planning (February 23, 2017)
  • Using the Five Preparedness Missions to Help Ready Your District and School for Emergencies (February 10, 2017)
  • Integrating Earthquakes into School Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)(November 30, 2016)
  • State and Local Perspectives on Emergency Management Back to School Activities(September 16, 2016)
  • Incorporating Sextortion into School EOP Planning (September 9, 2016)
  • Using the School Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Framework to Support Bullying Prevention Efforts(September 7, 2016)
  • Use of Social Media in School Behavioral Threat Assessments(September 2, 2016)
  • Forming a School Behavioral Threat Assessment Team (August 26, 2016)
  • Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning and Developing a COOP Annex (August 5, 2016)
  • Addressing Access and Functional Needs (AFN) in School and Higher Education Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) (July 29, 2016)
  • The REMS TA Center: Your Destination for Free Resources and Tools Supporting the Development of High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Institutions of Higher Education(December 18, 2015)
  • EOP ASSIST: Features, Functions, and Recent Enhancements(September 22, 2015)
  • Teen CERT: Enhancing School Emergency Management through Youth Engagement and Preparedness(May 15, 2015)
  • Designing Safe Schools: Planning and Retrofitting for Safety in Education Facilities (April 30, 2015)
  • Integrating Human Trafficking with Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) for K-12 Schools (January 21, 2015)
  • Integrating Cybersecurity with Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) for K-12 Schools (November 13, 2014)
  • The REMS TA Center at a Glance: Supporting Your Emergency Management Needs Before, During, and After an Emergency(October 30, 2014)
  • Integrating Cybersecurity with Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) for Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)(October 23, 2014)
  • Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans: A Collaborative Process (October 15, 2014)
  • Using Federal Resources to Enhance Campus Security and Emergency Management Planning (November 25, 2013)
  • Campus Public Safety: A Closer Look (September 30, 2013)
  • How Positive School Climate Can Enhance School Safety (September 26, 2013)
  • A Closer Look at Incorporating International Students Into Emergency Management and Planning (September 25, 2013)
  • Implementing Psychological First Aid (PFA) in School and Postsecondary Settings (August 21, 2013)
  • Active Shooter Situations: Describing Unique Challenges Involved in Preparing for, Responding to and Recovering from a School-Based or Postsecondary Institution Shooting (August 15, 2013)
  • Information Sharing for Schools and Postsecondary Institutions—the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (August 9, 2013)
  • Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans: An Overview (August 7, 2013)
  • An Overview of the Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship (July 25, 2013)
  • Using Federal Contracts to Enhance School & Campus Security (July 17, 2013)
  • An Overview of the Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans (June 27 & 28, 2013)

Best Practices

  • Disaster Preparedness Curriculum - Ready SanDiego,  Be Aware Be Prepared is a fourth grade unit of study created by the Office of Emergency Services in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education
  • ​​Preparedness Programs and Resources for School Administrators (Child Care, K-12, Higher Education) - California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) ​​
  • Preparedness Programs and Resources for the Classroom (Youth Preparedness)
  • ​Best Practices in School Safety and Security - Hanover Research (New)
    Best Practices for School Security and Emergency Preparedness Best Practices for Enhancing Emergency and Disaster ... - CTIA
    ​Best Practices in Higher Ed Preparedness
    ​Emergency Preparedness and Response in the School Setting – The Role of the School Nurse
  • Preparedness | School Safety Resource Center - Colorado.gov

Additional School Resources

  • K -12 School Emergency Plan Self Review Checklist
  • Study Emergency Preparedness | Disaster Prevention & Response‎Emergency Preparedness in Schools: Planning & Prevention Resources
  • ​Disaster and Emergency Preparedness: Guidance for Schools - IFC
  • Disaster and Emergency Preparedness : Guidance for Schools
  • Sample School Emergency Operations Plan - FEMA Training
  • Multihazard Emergency Planning for Schools Toolkit - FEMA Training
  • Disaster Preparedness - National Association of School NursesDisaster Preparedness and Recovery Resources for K-12 Schools ...Disaster Planning for Schools | AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ... - Pediatrics
  • Schools and Childcare – Preparing for the Unexpected | Features | CDC
  • ​Are U.S. public schools prepared for an emergency? | Reuters​
  • school disaster preparedness action plan
  • school emergency plan sample
  • school emergency preparedness plan template
  • school emergency plan checklist
  • school disaster management plan sample
  • importance of disaster management in schools
  • school emergencies
  • school emergency operations plan template
  • School Safety Compaign - Department of Disaster Management
  • Role of School Students in Disaster Management - Edsys
  • ​Emergency Preparedness in Schools: Planning & Prevention Resources
  • The Role of Schools in Disaster ManagementSchool emergency and disaster preparedness: guidance note - UNISDR
  • ​First General - Types of School Emergencies
  • ​What Kinds of Emergencies Happen In Schools? - ePACT
  • emergency procedures checklist for schools - Utah.gov
  • School Emergency Management Plan - Education and Early 
  • ​first aid guide for school emergencies
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