The Standard Response Protocol: A critical ingredient in the safe school recipe is the uniform classroom response to any incident. Weather events, fires, accidents, intruders and other threats to student safety are scenarios that are planned and trained for by school and district administration and staff.

By standardizing the vocabulary, all stakeholders can understand the response and status of the event. For students, this provides continuity of expectations and actions throughout their educational career. For teachers, this becomes a simpler process to train and drill. For first responders, the common vocabulary and protocols establish a greater predictability that persists through the duration of an incident. Parents can easily understand the practices and can reinforce the protocol. Additionally, this protocol enables rapid response determination when an unforeseen event occurs. The protocol also allows for a more predictable series of actions as an event unfolds.

NDE is leading the charge for standardization of response statewide for all schools.  Students, staff, and even parents will be better prepared to respond to situations in any school they may be attending for school or school activities.

Intended Audience:  School Safety Teams/Committees including building principal.

·         A minimum of 4 people per team should register. Please register only a maximum of 10 people per team.

·         EACH person needs to register!