Effective Practices. Consider sending a newsletter to each home at the beginning of the school year to inform parents of lockdown procedures and to encourage parents to reinforce with their children the importance of understanding the procedures and following staff direction. Parents need to be informed of where they should proceed in the event of an actual incident involving a lockdown. Communication with parents around the importance of lockdowns is vital. Parents should be informed of what is expected should they arrive at school during a drill, or if they are present within the school when a lockdown is called. In all instances of a lockdown that was not a drill, it is recommended that a communication to parents be sent home with each student at the conclusion of the school day or as soon as possible. Parents should be encouraged to ensure that their contact information is kept up to date so they can easily be reached by staff in the event of an emergency.
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