While the importance of a teams-based approach is widely recognized, training is often unintentionally limited to just a few individuals. This can make navigating crisis situations difficult as there is no clear coordination across roles or shared understanding of safety goals.

There are many misconceptions around safety planning for special needs populations that result in critical gaps and safety risks. At Safe and Sound Schools, we partner with safety teams to push thinking, provide practical resources, and create safety plans that help make school safety truly comprehensive. Here are five common misconceptions your team may not have considered when planning.

Our school safety efforts center on preventing and preparing for a wide range of threats and hazards, while balancing both physical and psychological safety. This work is grounded in a district’s emergency operations plan and spans the mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.