This toolbox is designed to help school districts implement the McKinney-Vento Act fully, so they can address the needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness on a daily basis and in times of disaster. The toolbox contains information and practical lessons learned and resources developed during the recovery process following the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes.
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This website addresses preparation for a variety of disasters in a variety of forums, including the home and workplace. Its resources such as the 10-Point Checklist for Emergency Preparedness and the Emergency Response Reference Guide provide educators with valuable guidelines for developing a disaster plan customized to their organization's needs.
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This web resource from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-free Schools is designed to be a one-stop shop that provides school leaders with information they need to plan for any emergency, including natural disasters, violent incidents and terrorist acts.
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This brochure from the U.S. Department of Education provides a four-phase approach to disaster planning for schools.
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This brief from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) provides helpline guidelines for schools needing to develop a crisis or disaster plan. It covers topics such as how to start the planning process, dealing with the media in the aftermath of a crisis, and helping children cope after a crisis.
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