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Training for Schools
SAFETY GUIDES & PROTOCOLS
Federal Emergency Management Agency
The following FEMA courses are offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency Independent Study Program and are available free of charge in a self-paced online format. Topics include Multi-Hazard Emergency Response Planning for Schools and foundational Incident Command System (ICS) training.
How to Obtain a FEMA Student Identification (SID) Number
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Visit the FEMA SID registration page:
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Select “Register for a FEMA SID” and complete the required information, including your name, email address, and security questions.
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After registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing your unique FEMA SID number.
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Retain your SID number in a secure location, as it is required to access and complete all FEMA Independent Study examinations.
How to Complete FEMA Independent Study Courses
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Register for a FEMA SID
Obtain a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID) if you do not already have one. -
Browse Available Courses
View the FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Independent Study course catalog:
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Review Course Materials
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Complete the Final Examination
Use the “Take Final Exam Online” link located on the course page. Your FEMA SID will be required to log in. -
Receive Your Certificate
Participants who achieve a passing score of 75% or higher will receive an email within one business day containing a link to their electronic certificate of completion.
Recommended FEMA Courses for School Personnel
The following five courses are recommended for all school personnel by the The "I Love U Guys" Foundation:
IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) Course
Course Overview
ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with:
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National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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United States Fire Administration’s National Fire Programs Branch
IS-200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (ICS 200) Course
Course Overview
IS200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, reviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training. This course provides training on, and resources for, personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS.
The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with:
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National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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United State Fire Administration’s National Fire Programs Branch
Note: IS-200.c is an updated version of the IS-200 course. If you have successfully completed IS-200.b or IS-200.a, you may want to review the new version of the course. For credentialing purposes, the courses are equivalent.
NIMS Compliance
This course is NIMS compliant and meets the NIMS Baseline Training requirements for IS-200.
IS-362.a: Multi-Hazard Emergency Response Planning for Schools Course
Course Overview
This course covers basic information about developing, implementing, and maintaining a school emergency operations plan (EOP). The goal of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the importance of schools having an EOP and basic information on how an EOP is developed, exercised, and maintained. The topics addressed in this course include:
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Understanding incident management.
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Forming the planning team.
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Understanding the situation.
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Developing a school emergency operations plan.
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Incorporating the Incident Command System principles and roles in the school emergency operations plan.
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Training, exercising, and maintaining the school emergency operations plan.
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IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Course
Course Overview
This course provides an overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The National Incident Management System defines the comprehensive approach guiding the whole community - all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), and the private sector - to work together seamlessly to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents. The course provides learners with a basic understanding of NIMS concepts, principles, and components.
IS-800.d: National Response Framework, An Introduction Course
Course Overview
The goal of the IS-0800.d, National Response Framework, An Introduction, is to provide guidance for the whole community. Within this broad audience, the National Response Framework focuses especially on those who are involved in delivering and applying the response core capabilities, including:
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Private sector partners
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Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
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Government officials
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Community leaders
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Emergency management practitioners
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First responders
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Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services
Several courses covering Active Attack leadership, Measures for After-School Activities and Active Attack Emergency Communications.
https://teex.org/resources/student-portal/
LET221 - Active Attack Event Response Leadership Course
In the past two decades, horrific mass shootings have been thrust into public consciousness. Mitigating the effects of these events is the responsibility of those who serve in our communities’ public safety organizations. The public expects an effective and swift response to these threats.
The goal of this online course is to provide leaders in first response and emergency management agencies with strategic leadership and integrated response strategies that will prepare them to not only “stop the killing” but to also “stop the dying” in active attack events. Participants will also be able to recognize the need to prepare their communities for an active shooter attack and use this as an opportunity for positive outreach and community interactions.
https://teex.org/class/LET221/
AWR375 - A Strategic Approach to Safety & Security Measures for After-School Activities Course
The goal of this online course is to enhance the safety and security awareness of individuals responsible for organizing, supervising, and supporting after school activities and interscholastic athletics. This course focuses on developing prevention/mitigation, preparedness, and response strategies at after-school activities and interscholastic athletic events. Through interactive online learning modules, participants will develop an increased understanding of risk assessment and management, communications, mitigation and planning, professional development, and best practices. The expectation is for participants to gain an awareness-level knowledge of after-school activity and interscholastic athletic event risk management techniques.
https://teex.org/class/AWR375/
LET223 Active Attack Emergency Communications Course
Over the past twenty years, active attack response training has focused on training law enforcement to arrive quickly on scene and engage violent suspects. In recent years that focus has shifted to the fire and EMS community with the introduction of different casualty evacuation models. This online course expands the focus to include another vital part of the community response team: telecommunicators.
Each link in this survival chain is important. Our response system must move through the chain as quickly as possible, even with the myriad of variables that can make it difficult. What saves lives in these events is rapid stabilization and transport to definitive care. Telecommunicators, are uniquely positioned to help speed the team towards this goal.
https://teex.org/class/LET223/
Alison LMS
Violence in Schools: Understanding Causes and Creating Solutions Course
Discover practical strategies used for creating safer learning environments in this free online course.
This course provides a foundation for understanding the causes and consequences of violence in schools. You will explore how different factors shape children’s behavior, as well as the roles teachers, parents, and peers play in preventing and addressing violence. The course offers practical strategies for prevention and intervention, making it valuable for educators, parents, and professionals working with children.
https://alison.com/course/violence-in-schools-understanding-causes-and-creating-solutions
Michigan State Police-Office of School Safety
SRO1: Promoting a Safe and Supportive School Climate Course
Safe and supportive school environments help to promote student learning. Establishing a positive school climate is an evidence-based prevention approach to ensuring school safety and reducing student academic and behavioral problems. Designed for School Resource Officers, this course explores what a safe and supportive school environment looks like, offers strategies for reducing school violence, and suggests methods for promoting and measuring safety and supportiveness at your school. This course is the first in a six-part series titled MSP Training in School Safety and Mental Health for School Resource Officers.
In this course, you will:
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Analyze school safety personnel’s role in ensuring a positive school climate.
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Describe the connection between school climate, school safety, and preventing school violence.
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Examine a school’s climate for the purpose of school improvement and accountability.
This course is offered in partnership with the Michigan State Police Office of School Safety.
https://michiganvirtual.org/course/professional/sro1-promoting-a-safe-and-supportive-school-climate
SRO2: Teaming and Collaborative Data-based Problem Solving Course
School safety and student support are strongest when teams work collaboratively using data to drive decisions. Designed for School Resource Officers, this course explores strategies to improve team dynamics, enhance communication with community stakeholders, and protect student privacy. Build the skills to lead effective, collaborative problem-solving efforts. This course is the second in the six-part MSP Training in School Safety and Mental Health for School Resource Officers series.
In this course, you will:
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Identify ways of working across systems of care
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Analyze best practices in teaming and collaborative, data-based problem-solving
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Examine key privacy concerns faced in schools
This course is offered in partnership with the Michigan State Police Office of School Safety.
https://michiganvirtual.org/course/professional/sro2-teaming-and-collaborative-data-based-problem-solving
SRO5: Working with Diverse Populations Course
A positive school climate that meets the needs of all is essential to promoting a safe and supportive learning environment. Students from diverse backgrounds often face unique challenges that differ from their peers. These differences may require unique inclusionary practices or the ability to access a unique set of services. Designed for School Resource Officers, this course provides an overview of how to recognize challenges associated with diverse student identities and build a positive school climate for all students. This course is the fifth in a six-part series titled MSP Training in School Safety and Mental Health for School Resource Officers.
In this course, you will:
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Recognize challenges associated with diverse student identities.
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Identify diversity and inclusion topics and practices in schools.
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Understand how school safety personnel can contribute to a positive school climate for all students.
This course is offered in partnership with the Michigan State Police Office of School Safety.
https://michiganvirtual.org/course/professional/sro5-working-with-diverse-populations
SRO6: Self-Care and Wellness Course
School Resource Officers routinely encounter stress while helping to create and ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. It’s paramount that those in this role take their own self-care and wellness seriously. Designed for School Resource Officers, this course provides an overview of common signs that self-care is needed, a diverse array of self-care methods, tips for building resilience to avoid burnout, and where and how to seek additional support. This course is the sixth in a six-part series titled MSP Training in School Safety and Mental Health for School Resource Officers.
In this course, you will:
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Recognize signs of needed self-care, such as stress and anxiety, that deviate from overall wellness.
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Identify a diverse array of self-care methods.
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Build resilience to avoid burnout, trauma, and dissonance between your expectations and capacity as a school resource officer.
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Learn where and how to seek additional support.
This course is offered in partnership with the Michigan State Police Office of School Safety.
https://michiganvirtual.org/course/professional/sro6-self-care-and-wellness
Colorado School Safety Resource Center
School Security Personnel: Observation Skills and Incident Reporting Course
**School Security Personnel: Observation Skills & Incident Reporting
**created by the Colorado School Safety Resource Center, Department of Public Safety
This module is designed as an overview of basic observation skills, techniques for building these skills and some of the issues that can hinder observation skills.
After completing this module, you will be familiar with:
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Observation skills, and factors that affect perception and memory
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The duties en route to and at a scene
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Considerations of the school security responder in regard to crime scenes, first aid, explosives, and victims or witnesses
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Basic report writing skills
Plan for about 1 hour to complete the course and review the resources.
https://oss.colorado.gov/trainings/online-training
School Security Personnel: Professional Conduct and Ethics Course
**School Security Personnel: Professional Conduct & Ethics
**created by the Colorado School Safety Resource Center, Department of Public Safety
This module is designed as an overview of the school security profession.
After completing this module, you will be familiar with:
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The history of school security
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The authority of a School Security Professional both during the school day and at after school events
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The School Security Professional’s role in the school structure and organization as they relate to campus personnel, stakeholders and students
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The School Security Professional’s responsibilities in the educational environment
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The school security code of ethics