Emergency Operations Planning
Emergency operations planning is essential for schools to ensure a swift, coordinated, and effective response to any crisis, from natural disasters to security threats. A well-developed Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) not only helps protect students, staff, and visitors but also minimizes disruptions to learning and fosters a sense of preparedness within the school community.
Schools must regularly update and practice their plans to address evolving threats and ensure that all stakeholders—administrators, teachers, first responders, and families—understand their roles in an emergency.
The Delaware School Safety Center is dedicated to supporting schools in these efforts by providing expert guidance, training, software, and resources tailored to the unique needs of each district.
After Action Report Resources
Conducting Effective Drills and Exercise
- Best Practice Considerations for Armed Assailant Drills in Schools
- School Safety Drills and Exercises for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Tips and Resources for Educators
- Armed Assailant Drills in Schools: Guidance for School Leaders
- Trauma-Informed Toolkit for Active Shooter Drills
- Integrating K-12 Students with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional Needs into School Emergency Management Planning
- Functional Exercises: Practice the Plan with Multiple Community Partners
- A Guide to Effective Lockdown Drills for K-12 Schools
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Resources
Crisis Communication
Incident Command System (ICS)
- Incident Command System (ICS) Form 207: Incident Organization Chart (v3)
- Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans
- Family Reunification Guide
- Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans
- The Role of Districs in Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans: At a Glance
- Safety Readiness Tool
- School Safety After the Bell Rings
- Protecting Our Future: Cybersecurity and the K-12 Community
