LM Apr 2023 hi

Overcoming Obstacles and Navigating the Complexities of School Safety Submitted by CrisisGo

When it comes to school safety, the challenges school leaders face continue to evolve, often making it hard to achieve success. Some of the most common challenges we see today are equipping schools with the right technology to respond to critical events, safe reunification of students with parents and legal guardians, understanding the benefits of asset management and indoor location, and conducting successful behavioral health assessments. Schools face several challenges when it comes to active shooter events, including preparedness, communication, response, trauma and emotional support and navigating a challenging political climate. Preparing for such events requires significant planning and coordination in order to provide effective and constant communication during high stress situations. K–12 professionals must be prepared to respond quickly and make rapid decisions, while also providing emotional support and trauma-informed care to those affected. Reunifying students in emergency situations presents several challenges, including ensuring student safety, effective communication, logistical coordination, emotional support, and legal and policy considerations. Successful reunification requires careful planning, clear communication, and a focus on student well-being. Schools must work collaboratively with parents and other stakeholders to address these challenges and ensure a smooth reunification process. When it comes to discussing asset management and precise indoor location technologies in schools, there may be challenges related to cost, infrastructure, integration with

existing systems, and resistance from staff or parents who may be skeptical of their benefits. Furthermore, implementing these technologies may require significant planning and coordination, as well as specialized expertise, which may be difficult for some schools to obtain. In the midst of these challenges, first responders are advocating for technologies that can deliver precise indoor location information during critical situations, highlighting the urgency for such advancements. Schools face additional challenges when it comes to threat assessments and behavioral health. One major challenge is the complexity of conducting effective threat assessments, which involves gathering information from multiple sources, evaluating risk factors and determining appropriate interventions. There may also be a struggle with identifying and addressing students’ mental health needs, as well as providing adequate support and resources to students and families. CrisisGo has helped over 100 districts in Illinois enhance their school safety with best-in-class school safety solutions. That’s why we’ve partnered with industry-leading experts Siyata Mobile, PositiveProof, ZeroEyes AI, Rise Vision, and IASA members for IASA’s Day of Learning on April 12th. This virtual event will tackle these challenges head-on and help your school enhance its overall safety. We are proud to be a part of IASA’s 4 workshops, with our experts providing insights on how we can help make schools safer for your staff and students. Don’t miss out on this informative learning opportunity. Sign up now!

7 LM April 2023