Safety & Crisis Management

Safe schools share characteristics that contribute to an environment that supports teaching and learning. These characteristics include:

• a focus on academic achievement
• family and community involvement
• positive relationships among students and staff
• open discussions of safety-related issues
• well-designed emergency and crisis management plans
• systems for referring children suspected of being abused or neglected
• programs and policies that promote good citizenship and character development

VDOE supports schools in this critical area by providing technical support, resources and model plans and policies.