Tuesday, August 10, 1999
School crisis training is open
Students, parents are welcome
BY SUE KIESEWETTER
Enquirer Contributor
MIDDLETOWN — Parents, students and community members will have the opportunity next week to sit side-by-side with school staff during a two-day seminar sponsored by Middletown/Monroe Schools.
The seminar, “Comprehensive Crisis Management Training,” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 19-20, at the offices of Project Connect at University Plaza on South University Boulevard. It is the final step by the district in updating its crisis plan and creating individual plans for each school.
The training will cover all kinds of crises, from tornadoes and other natural disasters, to personal tragedies such as the death of a classmate, said Janet Thomas, counseling facilitator for the Middletown/Monroe Schools. What to do in a shooting at school or hostage situation will also be covered.
“We're offering this train ing because it is not just a school issue, it's a community issue,” Ms. Thomas said. “We're all interested in a safe environment.”
The training will be conducted by Judy Davidson from the Renew Center for Personal Recovery in Berea, Ky. Ms. Davidson is a certified health education specialist and is a member of the Association of Trauma Specialists.
“With all the crises happening across the country, we felt it would be good if everyone knew what to expect,” Ms. Thomas said. “We're sending representatives from every school, nurses and psychologists. We've invited representatives from police and fire departments, from the hospital and life squads. We'd like more parents and students to sign up, too.”
There is no cost for the program, which is being paid for through the district's Safe and Drug Free Schools Initiative.
To register, call Carol Melton at 423-0781. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided to participants.
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