WIU7 School Safety & Security Council

SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY THEME OF THE WEEK: Be Aware of PD, Trainings, and Conferences There is always new information to learn and connections to be made. Know what professional learning opportunities are available and take advantage of them.

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Anticipating great times with @WIU07 inductees and their mentors as we discuss why reading is so difficult. The 22-23 cohort contains special ed teachers, a reading specialist, ESL teachers, a social worker, and EI / school age SLPs. Should be a dynamic conversation!

Just finished co-leading a year-long teacher professional development on the science of reading with @WIU07 @NatalieSmith_00 and Amy Cavalier with @queenofangelsnh teachers using @VoyagerSopris LETRS. Way to go team!

Dr. Jason Conway, @WIU07 Executive Director, near Mile 6 marker (Rivers Casino). Jason is running on behalf of his cause, Running4Miracles-Pittsburgh. $2262.58 raised for the Children’s Miracle Network! #WIUProud Retweets welcome! @PAIU @pattanupdates @PADeptofEd @AESAnetwork

The schools in Westmoreland County are doing a great job in participating in the @PEMAHQ Weather Emergency Exercise today! There has been a lot of practice and learning around communication, preparedness, and recovery!

The WIU has established a schools EOC and is participating with @WCDPS911 on the PEMA weather drill today. Communication is our main focus as we test our procedures against our plans.

Your weekly SS&SC Theme of the Week: EMERGENCIES IN V.I.E.W. Vigilant- be aware of normal Introspection- notice changes to normal Engage- have a way to react Willingness- be willing to act on the information.

We had a great Cyber Security Table Top Exercise (TYX) at the @WIU07 with many schools in our county and region! Robust discussion and tons of learning were experienced by all in attendance!

Your weekly School Safety and Security Coordinator Theme of the Week: BE AWARE OF FEMA/PEMA! There are many free resources to help prepare and avoid a catastrophic event. Be informed of what they have and where to find it.

Your School Safety and Security Coordinator Theme of the Week: VARY YOUR ROUTINES! Park in a different space. Enter through a different door. Be more familiar with what "normal" looks like in different spaces in your work environment, so you can report something out of place.

Our commitment to safety was exemplified today at our ALiCE training. Knowing how to lock down can save a life!

Your weekly School Safety and Security Coordinator Theme of the Week: UNDERSTAND TRAUMA- INFORMED APPROACH! Recognize & respond to traumatic stress on students. Act with all those involved with the child. And don't neglect self- care.

Your weekly School Safety and Security Coordinator Theme of the Week: BE/ STAY INFORMED! Being aware of local weather and social climate can help to reduce and eliminate potential emergencies. Information leads to Safety and Security!

It's snowing. That's the tweet. Stay safe out there.

This week's School Safety and Security Theme of the Week: KNOW YOUR EOP! Your emergency operations plan is very important. If you wait for an emergency to review it, it is too late!

School Safety and Security Coordinator Theme of the Week: HAZARDS COME FROM 3 MAIN SOURCES- NATURAL, MAN- MADE, AND CYBER SECURITY. Don't fixate on any one in particular, be sure to plan for all three.

School Safety and Security Coordinator Theme of the Week: GET TO KNOW YOUR LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS. Don't meet them for the first time in an emergency. Collaborate to develop plans that keep everyone safe!

Here is your School Safety and Security Coordinator Theme of the Week for after Thanksgiving: COLLABORATE with PEERS! A great way to learn about safety is to discuss it with those in your organization. Many times, coworkers will see 1 situation in different ways.

Here is the WIU7 School Safety and Security Theme of the Week: Who is your PIO and when do you work with that person? The Public Information Officer is the ONLY person who speaks with the media in the event of an emergency. Know who that is.