ERIC Number: EJ1144006
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Jul
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-0033-3085
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Crisis Preparedness in Schools: Evaluating Staff Perspectives and Providing Recommendations for Best Practice
Olinger Steeves, Rachel M.; Metallo, Sarah A.; Byrd, Shelby M.; Erickson, Megan R.; Gresham, Frank M.
Psychology in the Schools, v54 n6 p563-580 Jul 2017
The current study investigated the content of school crisis plans and perceptions of crisis preparedness among school staff in six public elementary schools. Surveys were administered to 72 teachers, administrators, and other school staff members measuring their perceptions of crisis preparedness and performance of activities related to crisis response (i.e., trainings, familiarity with crisis plans, etc.). Respondents indicated positive perceptions of preparedness for the occurrence of a crisis at each of their schools; however, they reported lower participation in preparedness activities and provided inconsistent answers on response procedures. Regression analyses found that reading the crisis plan was a significant predictor of feelings of preparedness for fire, death, suicide, and extreme weather events. Researchers additionally found that school crisis plans lacked many of the components recommended by best practice. These findings and implications for educators are discussed.
Descriptors: Emergency Programs, Crisis Management, Best Practices, School Safety, Readiness, School Personnel, Administrators, Elementary School Teachers, Administrator Surveys, Teacher Surveys, Regression (Statistics)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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