T r a i n i n g S e r i e s School Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness Certification Program An in-depth two-day training program that provides the step-by-step blueprint and resources for creating dramatically safer & prepared K -12 schools. This program will help you: Take the stress, complexity, and hassle out of safety, security, and emergency preparedness in your schools. Develop the capabilities of staff at all levels to prevent and respond effectively to virtually any emergency in your schools. Quickly identify and mitigate safety and security risks in school buildings. Avoid common wasteful investments in technology that do little to improve overall safety and security in schools. What our clients are saying: Excellent! They are wise, expert, responsive, and they "get" schools and the array of safety concerns beyond physical and emergency response actions. Dr. Jere Hochman NYS Deputy Secretary of Education Former Bedford Central Schools Superintendent Altaris has been very helpful in taking our safety and security planning to a new level. Dr. Brendan Lyons Superintendent Arlington Central School District Altaris has been a great organization to work with on enhancing the safety and security of our schools. They have helped us develop a systematic approach to addressing safety concerns. Dr. Dominick Palma Superintendent Merrick Union Free School District Develop your confidence in preventing and managing critical incidents in your schools and your staff s confidence in you. Program presented by Altaris Emergency Management Group All training instruction by Emergency Service Professionals
Many Schools Wait Until an Event to Act In the wake of a tragedy somewhere in a school setting, it is normal for school administrators to feel vulnerable. As a result, they frequently contract for safety and security assessments of their schools. They may be left with a long punch list of expensive, boilerplate, time-consuming improvement opportunities and limited guidance for effective management of a safety, security, and emergency preparedness program. This workshop will provide attendees with an actionable blueprint for managing an effective and sustainable district-wide safety, security, and emergency management program without unreasonable investments of time or money. Here s just some of what we ll cover: Six simple protocols to manage virtually any emergency Critical lessons learned from historic K 12 events, including: Sandy Hook, Virginia Tech, Columbine, and more How to conduct effective site assessments to identify and eliminate hazards and vulnerabilities to ensure a safer environment for students and staff district-wide Whether you are providing each type of staff member with the appropriate quantity and role-specific emergency preparedness training Valuable information to help develop and refine actionable emergency plans and procedures, establishing district-wide buy-in The secrets to stress-free incident communications with family members and media outlets State and Federal: Do your district plans and procedures reflect current best practices and requirements? We have had a great experience working with Altaris. Having a facility in New York City only a short distance from the United Nations is a huge concern. Altaris has helped us navigate the complex area of safety, security and emergency preparedness and quickly put us on the road to a safer school. Mr. Thomas Mitchell Chief Operating Officer Lyceum Kennedy International School Who Should Attend? Anyone responsible for any aspect of safety, security, and emergency preparedness in your schools can benefit greatly from this two-day program, including: Superintendents & Directors Principals & Assistants Facility Owners & Managers Building & Grounds Directors Nursing Staff Security Supervisors Transportation Directors Technology Directors
What You ll Learn: In addition to perfecting execution of the core Simple Six emergency response procedures, this intensive two-day program will prepare you to effectively manage a wide range of emergencies, including: Intruders, suspicious persons, and student disturbances Weapons and active shooters Utility or building infrastructure failures Bomb threats and suspicious packages Missing and abducted children Death, injury, illness, or mental health conditions Biological or chemical hazardous materials Severe weather and earthquakes And many more Altaris has been great to work with. They have helped up us to identify numerous improvement opportunities and continually work with our staff to strengthen their ability to prevent and manage emergencies. Dr. Jonathan Ross Superintendent Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District Should You Attend? This quiz will help you decide the following: 1. Do you feel confident that administration and general staff possess the knowledge and confidence to effectively manage virtually any emergency? 2. Are your plans and procedures simple and actionable, and do they reflect current best practices and regulations? 3. Are you confident each school is safe and secure and free of critical hazards, loopholes, and vulnerabilities? 4. Do you feel comfortable that the school district has made the right safety and security investments in equipment, technology, and staff development? 5. Do staff, students, and parents feel confident that administration is taking every prudent step in ensuring the safety and security of building occupants? If you answered NO to even one of the above questions, you can t afford to miss this two-day program.
ProgramAgenda 1-Day Program Emergency Response Procedures Lockdown Evacuation Six essential steps for successful lockdowns The safe effective way to communicate with buildings in a lockdown Understanding special lockdown situations, including fire alarms, bathrooms, medical emergencies, recess, lunch periods, and many more The only way to quickly release from a lockdown safely The critical lockdown lessons learned from Sandy Hook, VA Tech, and Columbine The one system that can truly save lives in an imminent threat situation When not to evacuate outside Why some evacuation routes and assembly areas are simply not safe A super effective evacuation resource that costs less than $1 3 essential planning steps to ensure the safe evacuation of special needs persons Lockout Why most school lockouts simply fail How to effectively manage visitors and contractors When lockouts turn into lockdowns Shelter-in-Place Why gymnasiums can be a serious safety risk for staff and students What essential, low-cost shelter-in-place resources most rooms simply don t have The proven way to prevent serious injuries during severe weather events Fire Why two historic events should change the way you conduct fire evacuations When you should never use a fire alarm Which fire procedure is putting younger students at risk Staff All-Call Why inadequate staff can lead to emergency management failures What schools can learn from law enforcement about locating missing children
ProgramAgenda Emergency Planning & Tabletop Exercises Emergency Plans The free tools that are quickly replacing the three-ring binder emergency plans How to leverage the power of the cloud in an emergency, including: Eliminating the need to scramble for an emergency binder Simple decision making processes Saving valuable time when seconds count quick decisions Goes wherever you do on-site, command posts, etc. Technology & Equipment The most common waste of technology spending in most schools The most effective way to leverage technology for access control, visitor management, and emergency planning High-tech, portable radios for under $30? The essential ingredients for a resourceful building and district Go Kit Simple ways to manage emergency responders access to your buildings Emergency Preparedness 2-Day Program Managing safety & security before and after school Master the use of the Incident Command System (ICS) in six simple steps Use free applications such as Evernote and Google Drive to manage emergencies in the cloud Parent Reunification The essential plans and equipment needed when buses are not an option Critical lessons learned from Sandy Hook and Columbine Media Relations The critical mistake that can lead to a public relations disaster Exactly what to say and when to say it Essential pre-planning steps to ensure smooth communication with media and parents in an emergency Tabletop Exercises Put your new skills to work in a series of tabletop exercises designed around actual school buildings Attendees will learn how to manage a variety of realistic emergency situations
On-Site Training Solutions Get the Results You re Looking For Bring our powerful, high-impact training programs to your school and show your employees you re serious about their safety and security. Maximize Your Training Budget On-site Training allows you to provide role specific training to work groups or entire emergency response teams for less than the cost of traditional regional seminars or other training options. Tailor the Training to Your School We ll help customize the training to reflect your unique schools and community. Training can be delivered at times and dates that fit your schedules. Other popular role-specific training programs are available for: Building Emergency Response Teams Transportation Workers General Faculty Greeters & Security Personnel Visit www.altarisgroup/onsite or call us at 866-960-8739 for a free consultation Join some of our other satisfied clients in creating Safer Schools. Arlington Central School District Katonah-Lewisboro School District Merrick Union Free School District Pelham Union Free School District Peekskill City School District Bedford Central School District Croton-Harmon School District West Babylon School District Blind Brook School District Lyceum Kennedy International School Guaranteed Results All of our programs are 100% satisfaction guaranteed! We are so sure our program will provide you with the necessary skills you need to manage your district s entire safety security and emergency management program, we back each and every seminar with a money back guarantee! If for any reason you are dissatisfied with our course, simply contact us with the reason why, and if we can t make it right, we will refund your money hassle free.
Learn the Step-by-Step Blueprint for creating Safer and Prepared K-12 Schools School Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness Certification Program Each program attendee will receive: A certificate of completion in K-12 Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness An emergency management workbook with dozens of templates, checklists and forms Downloadable forms and templates that can be customized for your school s needs Our private rolodex of top-notch vendors and service providers Certificate of Completion This certifies that Has successfully completed a comprehensive K-12 Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness Training Program Sample only 2051 Baldwin Road, Suite 111, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 P: 866-960-8739 E: info@altarisgroup.com W: www.altarisgroup.com