School Crisis Response Resources

Virginia Department of Education's 2002 Resource Guide for Crisis Management in Virginia Schools
A comprehensive guide to establishing an effective crisis management plan published by the VDOE.

Virginia Department of Education's Model School Crisis Management Plan
Document containing examples of school crisis management plans currently used by several Virginia schools.

School Crisis Prevention and Response Initiative
A training and technical assistance program designed to help schools develop effective crisis management plans.

A Practical Guide for Crisis Response in Our Schools, Fifth Edition
This website contains several documents with practical suggestions for effective school crisis response..

Crisis Communication Guide and Toolkit
The National Education Association's recommendations for crisis response.

Common Errors in School Crisis Response: Learning from Our Mistakes
Article by Dr. Dewey Cornell and Dr. Peter Sheras that includes case examples of errors committed by school staff that exacerbate school crisis situations, as well as guidelines for successful crisis management.