Posted: February 27th, 2023
As a leader on your campus, it is important to understand the safety procedures you are responsible for implementing with your students and staff.
Obtain and review your school’s emergency plan, drill schedule, any additional action steps to address adverse situations in the school setting, district policies relating to student and staff safety, and any other existing emergency plans.
If possible, participate in an emergency drill, acting from the principal’s role. Interview your principal mentor or another campus leader about maintaining safety on the school campus.
Suggested questions include, but are not limited to:
Use any remaining field experience hours to assist the principal mentor and, provided permission, seek opportunities to observe and/or assist the principal mentor.
Write a 250-500 word reflection on your experiences. Incorporate PSEL Standards 5 and 8 into your reflection and describe how you will apply what you have learned to your future professional practice.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
SOLUTION
School safety is an essential aspect of school leadership, and as a leader, it is crucial to ensure the safety of students and staff on the school campus. This requires a comprehensive emergency plan that covers various scenarios such as natural disasters, medical emergencies, and violent incidents. PSEL Standard 5: Ethical Leadership, emphasizes the importance of ensuring a safe and supportive school environment that fosters student learning and well-being. The principal or school leader should establish and maintain effective procedures for responding to emergencies and ensure that staff is adequately trained to handle such situations.
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