#SafeSchoolsChat Archive
#SafeSchoolsChat is a weekly chat moderated by @teresagross625 and @daviswelcome to increase safety awareness in schools. Every Sunday at 3:00 PM Eastern.
Sunday March 13, 2016
3:00 PM EDT
DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#SafeSchoolsChat
.
@teresagross625
and I are so happy you are joining us today!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:01 PM EDT
Welcome! So happy you could join us!
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sdgalich
Mar 13 @ 3:02 PM EDT
Scott from North Carolina
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:02 PM EDT
@ERobbPrincipal
@teresagross625
Welcome, my friend!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:03 PM EDT
@sdgalich
Welcome, Scott!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:03 PM EDT
@sdgalich
Hi Scott! Hope you're having a good weekend!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:04 PM EDT
@ERobbPrincipal
Hi Evan! Happy to have you!
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JKatzaman
Mar 13 @ 3:04 PM EDT
Jim joining from south of Baltimore next to a two-middle-school and high-school complex.
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RobynCharb
Mar 13 @ 3:04 PM EDT
Robyn from Manitoulin Island. Teacher and H&S advocate.
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Welcome, Jim!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Hi Jim! I hope you are having a good weekend!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Hey there, Robyn!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Hi Robyn! Happy to have you here!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:07 PM EDT
Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend! :)
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RitaWirtz
Mar 13 @ 3:07 PM EDT
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@DavisWelcome
Rita in Eugene checking in. Hey there Eric, Teresa & everybody!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#SafeSchoolsChat
.
@teresagross625
and I are so happy you are joining us today!
https://t.co/5yWAoUhEj3
JKatzaman
Mar 13 @ 3:07 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
Hi. Seems like only yesterday it was the end of the week. That lost hour catches up to you.
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:07 PM EDT
@bibbs_jennifer
Welcome, my friend!
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:07 PM EDT
Hi,
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. Parent from CT.
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:07 PM EDT
@bibbs_jennifer
Hi Jennifer! So nice to see you!
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mgrosstaylor
Mar 13 @ 3:08 PM EDT
Hi my friends! Popping in for just a bit!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@RitaWirtz
Hi Rita! Glad you could join us!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@RitaWirtz
@teresagross625
Hey there, Rita! Glad you could join us!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
It's fun, today seems to be dragging for me! LOL
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
Hey there, Jeremy!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@mgrosstaylor
Hi friend! Glad you could make it!!!!!!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:09 PM EDT
Question #1 coming up in a moment.......
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@mgrosstaylor
Marlena!! So glad to have you join us, my friend!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
Welcome! Hope you are having a good weekend!
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RobynCharb
Mar 13 @ 3:10 PM EDT
I can't stay for long today
@DavisWelcome
&
@teresagross625
but I'm happy to be here for a little while.
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:10 PM EDT
@sdgalich
@JKatzaman
@teresagross625
does feel like we lost more than an hour. I want another weekend day!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:10 PM EDT
QUESTION #1: What does Shelter-in-Place mean to you?
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@DavisWelcome
DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:11 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
@teresagross625
No worries, my friend!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:11 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
We are happy to have you for as long as you can!
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sdgalich
Mar 13 @ 3:11 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
@JKatzaman
@teresagross625
I hear ya!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:11 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
@sdgalich
@JKatzaman
I can't believe it is mid-March already! Where has the time gone?
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MathFlashcards
Mar 13 @ 3:12 PM EDT
Eric Davis on Twitter
https://t.co/4YZhTwUSWJ
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https://t.co/ymqmo7bhNJ
DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:12 PM EDT
A1: Keeping students sheltered in one location for an extended period of time.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:13 PM EDT
A1: I think of Shelter-in-Place as happening inside the school, not necessarily staying in classrooms.
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JKatzaman
Mar 13 @ 3:13 PM EDT
A1 Shelter in place means stay put. Don't venture out or let anyone else in until you get the all clear from authorities.
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chargerrific
Mar 13 @ 3:13 PM EDT
A1 Ss remaining in place for their safety or the safety of others
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:14 PM EDT
A1) A guess, as I don't work in schools: Preparing for people staying in a school for a long term.
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https://t.co/h9cGWj88Cb
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:10 PM EDT
QUESTION #1: What does Shelter-in-Place mean to you?
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@DavisWelcome
ERobbPrincipal
Mar 13 @ 3:14 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
A1
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A safe place for students and staff in times of emergency
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:14 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
I agree, not necessarily a classroom, but a safe place.
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:14 PM EDT
@chargerrific
Excellent!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:15 PM EDT
@chargerrific
Hi Julie! So glad you could join us!
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eduappsandmore
Mar 13 @ 3:15 PM EDT
A1 I think the place is dependent upon the incident. Sometimes a classroom, sometimes a school Flexibility is key for staff
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:15 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
we're talking more than students, right? Does it involve sheltering anyone from the outside?
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RobynCharb
Mar 13 @ 3:15 PM EDT
A1. A place to stay safe during a crisis while trying to maintain normal activities.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:16 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
Wonderful!
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chargerrific
Mar 13 @ 3:16 PM EDT
@teresagross625
thank you!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:16 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
@teresagross625
Could be parents and any volunteers in the building.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:16 PM EDT
Great question......
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https://t.co/nYZHstO15A
JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:15 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
we're talking more than students, right? Does it involve sheltering anyone from the outside?
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@eduappsandmore
You got it!
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RitaWirtz
Mar 13 @ 3:17 PM EDT
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@teresagross625
Q1: Ps & Ts have contingency plans ready. Schools always go-to Shelter-in-Place
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https://t.co/5M44TahJx9
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:10 PM EDT
QUESTION #1: What does Shelter-in-Place mean to you?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@eduappsandmore
Absolutely.
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mgrosstaylor
Mar 13 @ 3:17 PM EDT
A1: Everyone going 2 their predetermined safe place inside the bldg to wait out the threat. I've had to bring Ps inside too.
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Nice!
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sdgalich
Mar 13 @ 3:17 PM EDT
A1: SHELTER in place can be the church across the street, not necessarily the school house
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@mgrosstaylor
Awesome!
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chargerrific
Mar 13 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@JeremyDBond
@DavisWelcome
it depends on the reason-we have varying levels & expectations depending on job
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@mgrosstaylor
was that a drill or lockdown?
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mgrosstaylor
Mar 13 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@sdgalich
Absolutely. Safe place can mean different things depending on the threat!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:19 PM EDT
You got it!
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https://t.co/EEEOwwJYR2
sdgalich
Mar 13 @ 3:17 PM EDT
A1: SHELTER in place can be the church across the street, not necessarily the school house
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ERobbPrincipal
Mar 13 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@teresagross625
A1
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My school is a designated emergency shelter for our community- so in cases of emergency- families too
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@mgrosstaylor
Excellent!
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mgrosstaylor
Mar 13 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
Weather Drill. Lockdown never experienced during dismissal or arrival.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@sdgalich
I had to do that once before, in a K-5 building, a while back.
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@chargerrific
@teresagross625
ok. I imagine situations are fluid.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:20 PM EDT
QUESTION #2 coming up in a moment......
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chargerrific
Mar 13 @ 3:20 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
@teresagross625
and plans are good but never go as planned!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:20 PM EDT
@mgrosstaylor
@sdgalich
YES! Different plans based on emergency.
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:21 PM EDT
@mgrosstaylor
must be so much more complicated as people are arriving and leaving, but have to plan for any contingency.
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itsmeSpiri
Mar 13 @ 3:21 PM EDT
Hi
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
and
#safeschoolschat
friends, Spiri from PA, sitting on sidelines today learning from you, sorry I'm late
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:21 PM EDT
@mgrosstaylor
Who looks to bring them inside? How did you know they were there?
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:21 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
@teresagross625
Glad you could join us!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:22 PM EDT
QUESTION #2: Why is it important to have a process for Shelter-in-Place?
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@DavisWelcome
JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:22 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
hey, Spiri!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:23 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
Welcome! Hope you are having a good weekend!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:23 PM EDT
A2: It is very important that everyone knows what to do in an actual emergency.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:23 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
We have held Ss for weather related issues at dismissal.
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MathFlashcards
Mar 13 @ 3:24 PM EDT
Scott Galich on Twitter
https://t.co/2HuVvde6wK
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https://t.co/46ZVgmnWvY
UrbanEdChat
Mar 13 @ 3:24 PM EDT
#safeschoolschat
It helps Ss to stay calm when they know what to in an emergency
eduappsandmore
Mar 13 @ 3:24 PM EDT
A2 Procedures create efficiency, well efficient procedures do anyway. Efficiency is key in emergency situations.
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sdgalich
Mar 13 @ 3:24 PM EDT
A2: A must to have a clear plan for shelter in place so that everyone is on the same page and SAFE
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:24 PM EDT
A2) So you can educate on that process ahead of time: both to those inside & outside the school (shouldn't parents know?).
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RitaWirtz
Mar 13 @ 3:25 PM EDT
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@DavisWelcome
@teresagross625
Q2: Emergencies are more the norm than we'd like, so Be Prepared!
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https://t.co/oIIAotajAZ
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:22 PM EDT
QUESTION #2: Why is it important to have a process for Shelter-in-Place?
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@DavisWelcome
DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:25 PM EDT
@eduappsandmore
Yes!!!
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RobynCharb
Mar 13 @ 3:25 PM EDT
A2. Everyone needs to be prepared I order to handle the emergency situation calmly.
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https://t.co/9NSsRNHOe9
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:22 PM EDT
QUESTION #2: Why is it important to have a process for Shelter-in-Place?
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@DavisWelcome
chargerrific
Mar 13 @ 3:25 PM EDT
A2 in case of emergency admin can expect the same from each edu & can share quickly w/ responders
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https://t.co/pubxoFEKdH
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:22 PM EDT
QUESTION #2: Why is it important to have a process for Shelter-in-Place?
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@DavisWelcome
ERobbPrincipal
Mar 13 @ 3:25 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
A2
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Clear processes are needed to manage emergencies where people are stressed-
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:25 PM EDT
@UrbanEdChat
Staff too! Absolutely!
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tiffbutton
Mar 13 @ 3:26 PM EDT
A2: There shouldn't be any questions asked. They get there and know exactly what they should do and who to account for
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
yes. (Never heard THAT one before.😉) Beautiful day today.
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
Absolutely!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@chargerrific
Nice!
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UrbanEdChat
Mar 13 @ 3:26 PM EDT
#safeschoolschat
If you have seen the Columbine videos the shelter in place worked for many Ss and staff
itsmeSpiri
Mar 13 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
parents, city officials, PD, Fire Dept everyone should know process
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@RitaWirtz
@teresagross625
So true!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:26 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Yes, admin, staff, Ss, Ps, etc.
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:27 PM EDT
@teresagross625
mid-afternoon is when the storms come!
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tiffbutton
Mar 13 @ 3:27 PM EDT
Tiffany, AL, jumping in
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:27 PM EDT
@RitaWirtz
True!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:27 PM EDT
@sdgalich
Safety is priority!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:27 PM EDT
Very nice!
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https://t.co/ratFHHtH5l
chargerrific
Mar 13 @ 3:25 PM EDT
A2 in case of emergency admin can expect the same from each edu & can share quickly w/ responders
#safeschoolschat
https://t.co/pubxoFEKdH
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:22 PM EDT
QUESTION #2: Why is it important to have a process for Shelter-in-Place?
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@DavisWelcome
JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:27 PM EDT
@tiffbutton
hi, Tiffany!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:28 PM EDT
@tiffbutton
Yes!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:28 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
Yup, right at 2:20 PM!
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MathFlashcards
Mar 13 @ 3:28 PM EDT
Scott Galich on Twitter
https://t.co/2HuVvde6wK
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https://t.co/fU98F4KEA1
JKatzaman
Mar 13 @ 3:28 PM EDT
A2 An actual emergency is no time to improvise safety procedures. Even defensive driving requires forethought.
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mgrosstaylor
Mar 13 @ 3:28 PM EDT
A2: Time is of the essence in a emergency. Critical all know what to do & where to go!
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https://t.co/JSX6jl7tJD
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:22 PM EDT
QUESTION #2: Why is it important to have a process for Shelter-in-Place?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:28 PM EDT
@tiffbutton
Welcome! Glad to have you!
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WayneCamo
Mar 13 @ 3:28 PM EDT
A1: Anywhere safe and from the active scene which provides an environment of care, concern and support. -shelter.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:29 PM EDT
@ERobbPrincipal
Absolutely!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:29 PM EDT
Nice!
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https://t.co/tMHZQTnMGz
JKatzaman
Mar 13 @ 3:28 PM EDT
A2 An actual emergency is no time to improvise safety procedures. Even defensive driving requires forethought.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:29 PM EDT
@WayneCamo
Welcome! Glad you could join us!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:29 PM EDT
@mgrosstaylor
@teresagross625
Exactly!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:29 PM EDT
QUESTION #3 coming up in a moment.......
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itsmeSpiri
Mar 13 @ 3:30 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
ahahaha 😂😂😂 needed a good giggle 😉, it's cloudy here in the Poconos, but I've got my sunshine...
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:30 PM EDT
@mgrosstaylor
Absolutely!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:30 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Absolutely!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:30 PM EDT
Great conversation today! :)
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RitaWirtz
Mar 13 @ 3:31 PM EDT
.
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
Does anyone have a great answer for Q2? Can we ever be truly prepared for life?
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:31 PM EDT
@itsmeSpiri
@JeremyDBond
You guys are great!
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:31 PM EDT
@UrbanEdChat
adults may have harder time. In Newtown, some little kids were unafraid; they didn't grasp the enormity of it.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:32 PM EDT
QUESTION #3: What type of crisis would cause you to contain students for a long period of time?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:32 PM EDT
@RitaWirtz
We cannot anticipate all that could happen, so many unexpected events.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:33 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
@UrbanEdChat
I would believe that.
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So innocent.
eduappsandmore
Mar 13 @ 3:33 PM EDT
A3 External emergencies. Situations where it is not safe to leave, such as armed ppl outside, etc. Severe weather.
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sdgalich
Mar 13 @ 3:33 PM EDT
A3: Active Shooter, lockdown, even a Tornado
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:33 PM EDT
A3: Tornado, severe storms, nearby train derailment, etc ...
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eduappsandmore
Mar 13 @ 3:34 PM EDT
A3 but shelter in a classroom can be an issue in bldg as well, such as intruder, etc.
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ERobbPrincipal
Mar 13 @ 3:34 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
A3
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Tornado Warning- lockdown in another school in our division-
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:35 PM EDT
@sdgalich
Yes.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:35 PM EDT
@eduappsandmore
it can.
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JKatzaman
Mar 13 @ 3:35 PM EDT
A3 A general local disaster might keep people in place for a long time. Same goes for escaped convicts roaming.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:35 PM EDT
A3: threat in outside community
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WayneCamo
Mar 13 @ 3:35 PM EDT
A2: To avoid confusion, delays and lessen the impact of a crisis. It suggests having the ability to think quickly.
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:36 PM EDT
@RitaWirtz
@teresagross625
You got it!
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tiffbutton
Mar 13 @ 3:36 PM EDT
A3: A murder near or on school premises. We had a body found near a school in my county
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RobynCharb
Mar 13 @ 3:36 PM EDT
A3. External threats (robbery with a weapon close by, bad weather, environmental threats)
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https://t.co/216yiVfhix
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:32 PM EDT
QUESTION #3: What type of crisis would cause you to contain students for a long period of time?
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@DavisWelcome
RobynCharb
Mar 13 @ 3:36 PM EDT
I have to run. I will read your posts later. Have a great afternoon!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:37 PM EDT
@tiffbutton
Wow!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:37 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Yes!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:37 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Absolutely!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:37 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
@teresagross625
Yes!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:37 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Take care!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:37 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Thanks for coming!
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WayneCamo
Mar 13 @ 3:38 PM EDT
A3: Earthquake, chemical attack, biological warfare, hurricane, terror attack.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:39 PM EDT
@tiffbutton
I know of a district something similar happened to. Very sad.
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MathFlashcards
Mar 13 @ 3:40 PM EDT
Julie Daniel Davis on Twitter
https://t.co/95hfRwMbZq
#safeschoolschat
https://t.co/3gGrsfUVJR
MathFlashcards
Mar 13 @ 3:40 PM EDT
Teresa Gross on Twitter
https://t.co/00HE4v1qPi
#safeschoolschat
https://t.co/isdkgkXNqT
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:40 PM EDT
@WayneCamo
Have to think of everything.
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eduappsandmore
Mar 13 @ 3:40 PM EDT
Important to note, it doesn’t have to be an attack. A tanker truck crash can get ugly fast.
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https://t.co/af07eUeiRH
WayneCamo
Mar 13 @ 3:38 PM EDT
A3: Earthquake, chemical attack, biological warfare, hurricane, terror attack.
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JKatzaman
Mar 13 @ 3:40 PM EDT
@tiffbutton
Unfortunately, there's a lot of that going around. Same here more than 20 years ago.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:40 PM EDT
QUESTION #4 coming up in a moment.....
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:40 PM EDT
@tiffbutton
did everyone know what had happened? I imagine you'd be dealing with joking around, which can make it harder.
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:40 PM EDT
@eduappsandmore
@WayneCamo
You got it!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:41 PM EDT
QUESTION #4: How can you ensure that all staff are familiar with the process?
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:41 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
@tiffbutton
in the few years I lived in Maryland, it had its share.
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eduappsandmore
Mar 13 @ 3:42 PM EDT
A4 A multiple choice test… Oh wait, maybe not. :) Practice, and practice often. Saying goes, you fight like you train.
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RitaWirtz
Mar 13 @ 3:42 PM EDT
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@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
Q3: Priority is safe & orderly environment, safety comes first. Involve parents!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:42 PM EDT
A4: Drills, drills, and more drills.
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:42 PM EDT
Did anyone else get the
@StateFarm
tweet ad during this discussion? Coincidence I think not.
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sdgalich
Mar 13 @ 3:42 PM EDT
A4: Rehearse protocol, go over in staff meetings, train new staff.
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ERobbPrincipal
Mar 13 @ 3:42 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
A4
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- Communicate and then communicate some more- team mtgs/faculty mtgs- then practice
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:43 PM EDT
@eduappsandmore
Practice, practice, practice, you are correct!
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JKatzaman
Mar 13 @ 3:43 PM EDT
A4 The best way to ensure familiarity with safety procedures is practice, practice and more practice to work out kinks.
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chargerrific
Mar 13 @ 3:43 PM EDT
A4 As much undo anxiety that it can cause, drills are important to recognize break downs in plan
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:41 PM EDT
QUESTION #4: How can you ensure that all staff are familiar with the process?
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:43 PM EDT
@ERobbPrincipal
@teresagross625
Absolutely!
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:43 PM EDT
@RitaWirtz
yes. Maybe if it's a drill, even involve parents before the fact.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:44 PM EDT
A4: know which plan is for which emergency (weather vs. intruder vs. outside threat. etc.) if different
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:44 PM EDT
@chargerrific
@teresagross625
So true!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:44 PM EDT
@chargerrific
Exactly, hopefully anxiety will decrease the more they practice.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:44 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Reflect, reflect, reflect.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:45 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
@RitaWirtz
Ps are critical partners.
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chargerrific
Mar 13 @ 3:45 PM EDT
@teresagross625
I just think lockdown drills can cause stressful thoughts for young children- has to be handled well
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JKatzaman
Mar 13 @ 3:45 PM EDT
A4 Even in the Pacific Northwest schools do tsunami evacuation drills.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:45 PM EDT
@sdgalich
YES! Training new staff. So important!
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eduappsandmore
Mar 13 @ 3:46 PM EDT
Agreed… practice without reflection is like eating without digestion… pointless.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:44 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Reflect, reflect, reflect.
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sdgalich
Mar 13 @ 3:46 PM EDT
@teresagross625
you don't want to take students outside if a Tornado threat.
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RitaWirtz
Mar 13 @ 3:46 PM EDT
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@JeremyDBond
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
Be prepared. Know parents want their kids safe. Schools always safe heavens.
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:46 PM EDT
@RitaWirtz
@JeremyDBond
@teresagross625
So true!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:46 PM EDT
A4: take age, grade, developmental level into consideration
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:47 PM EDT
@eduappsandmore
Good analogy!
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:47 PM EDT
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@teresagross625
@JKatzaman
Very nice!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:47 PM EDT
@sdgalich
Absolutely not!
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tiffbutton
Mar 13 @ 3:47 PM EDT
A4:Practice makes perfect,but even in the actual event,emotions run high,but chaos can be prevented when we"Think,Know,Do"
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:48 PM EDT
@chargerrific
Absolutely, different for each age, grade, developmental level.
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eduappsandmore
Mar 13 @ 3:48 PM EDT
I can’t take credit, adapted it from a quote… just don’t remember who said it. Heard it long ago :)
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:47 PM EDT
@eduappsandmore
Good analogy!
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:48 PM EDT
@RitaWirtz
you said "heavens," not "havens," but in such situations, schools may be both!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:49 PM EDT
@tiffbutton
Absolutely.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:49 PM EDT
I can't believe it, but last question coming up in a moment......
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:50 PM EDT
I can think of a lot worse consequences for avoiding either reflection or digestion.
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eduappsandmore
Mar 13 @ 3:46 PM EDT
Agreed… practice without reflection is like eating without digestion… pointless.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:44 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Reflect, reflect, reflect.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:50 PM EDT
@eduappsandmore
That happens to me too!
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RitaWirtz
Mar 13 @ 3:51 PM EDT
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@JeremyDBond
@DavisWelcome
Time change really messing me up! I meant safe havens, but heavens even better! Happy week!
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chargerrific
Mar 13 @ 3:51 PM EDT
Are certain number of drills mandated different from state to state? District to district?
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:51 PM EDT
LAST QUESTION: How is Shelter-in-Place DIFFERENT from a lockdown?
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:52 PM EDT
@chargerrific
I believe ours are state-mandated. I had to do a particular # during my internship.
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eduappsandmore
Mar 13 @ 3:53 PM EDT
Prob w/ drills is to practice a flawed practice reinforces a flawed plan. Practice perfectly
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chargerrific
Mar 13 @ 3:51 PM EDT
Are certain number of drills mandated different from state to state? District to district?
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:53 PM EDT
Please look for the Storify of this chat! Thanks
@ESSCDiversity
!
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ERobbPrincipal
Mar 13 @ 3:53 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
A5
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Lockdown students and staff in classrooms with doors covered and locked
chargerrific
Mar 13 @ 3:53 PM EDT
I think shelter in place means learning can continue where lockdown means vigilance and awareness
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:51 PM EDT
LAST QUESTION: How is Shelter-in-Place DIFFERENT from a lockdown?
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@DavisWelcome
DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:54 PM EDT
@chargerrific
Yes! Each state has a defined number and type of drills that should be done.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:54 PM EDT
@eduappsandmore
Like it!
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sdgalich
Mar 13 @ 3:54 PM EDT
LA: my guess is lockdown is for an intruder threat or intruder outside the school. Shelter is for weather, etc.
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:54 PM EDT
@eduappsandmore
@chargerrific
who would oversee and evaluate the process to make sure it's not flawed?
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:54 PM EDT
A5: lockdown: stay in classrooms with doors locked (ex. intruder)
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ERobbPrincipal
Mar 13 @ 3:54 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
A5
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Shelter in place -designated spaces are open- gym- cafeteria-
teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:55 PM EDT
@chargerrific
Nice!
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chargerrific
Mar 13 @ 3:55 PM EDT
@eduappsandmore
true but I think drills helped refine our process toocan't practice all the outcomes but expectations help
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JKatzaman
Mar 13 @ 3:55 PM EDT
A5 Shelter in place implies some freedom of movement to a safe area. Lock down is bolt doors and wait for police to say OK.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:55 PM EDT
@ERobbPrincipal
Yes.
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:55 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@eduappsandmore
just take credit for now. ;)
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ERobbPrincipal
Mar 13 @ 3:55 PM EDT
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Evan- have to go-- great chat!!! Be the change!!!
eduappsandmore
Mar 13 @ 3:55 PM EDT
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@JeremyDBond
@chargerrific
That becomes the conundrum. Have to strive to be perfect, constantly seeking to improve.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:56 PM EDT
What fantastic conversation today!!!!
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@DavisWelcome
We learn so much!
MathFlashcards
Mar 13 @ 3:56 PM EDT
Teresa Gross on Twitter
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RosaIsiah
Mar 13 @ 3:56 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
hi. We use the terms Lock Out and Lock In. LO used when there is police activity off campus
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chargerrific
Mar 13 @ 3:56 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
@eduappsandmore
for us we have talk through a afterwards to discuss breakdowns we saw.
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:56 PM EDT
@ERobbPrincipal
see you, Evan!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:56 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Yes!
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eduappsandmore
Mar 13 @ 3:56 PM EDT
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@chargerrific
True. What I guess I am getting at is practice like it is real. Don’t get complacent.
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:56 PM EDT
A5: Shelter is keeping students safe -extended period of time - weather. Lockdown is when you keep everyone out- intruder.
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:56 PM EDT
@RosaIsiah
Hi friend! So happy to have your input! Thank you!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:57 PM EDT
@ERobbPrincipal
Thanks for coming!
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:57 PM EDT
@chargerrific
makes sense. Not necessarily a universal definition tho?
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:58 PM EDT
@chargerrific
@eduappsandmore
cool. Just curious if some use outside evaluators.
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chargerrific
Mar 13 @ 3:58 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
I don't think so. We actually have 3 levels of "lockdown" and one could be called shelter in place
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tiffbutton
Mar 13 @ 3:58 PM EDT
A5:Lockdown:No in or out. Use precaution within that room.Shelter:You're going to a safer place within a building or area
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DavisWelcome
Mar 13 @ 3:58 PM EDT
Thank you for your great participation today! Have a great week!
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teresagross625
Mar 13 @ 3:59 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
@chargerrific
We have a couple of terms. Teaching can continue, NOTHING can continue.
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chargerrific
Mar 13 @ 3:59 PM EDT
@JeremyDBond
@eduappsandmore
we have had the local firefighters come assess us at times for a fire drill
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JeremyDBond
Mar 13 @ 3:59 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
thanks for the clarification! And thanks, all, for the chat! Certainly important stuff to learn today.
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