This checklist includes the basic components of a Comprehensive School Safety Plan. Use this checklist to evaluate the status of your plan. Data from this checklist can be a needs assessment that can be used to identify areas of improvement to the current plan and to measure progress.

Every district and school needs a comprehensive school safety plan that covers a range of issues requiring focused attention by those responsible for a positive and safe environment. A comprehensive plan will guide leaders in dealing with issues as they arise and help create a climate that will mitigate many safety-related problems, as well as be prepared to respond to emergencies.

In this video, Jean Ajaime, an expert in school safety and planning, talks about the various conditions in a school that require interventions, including climate interventions.

The principal is responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining the plan, but all adults in a school community have responsibilities both on a daily basis and in times of crisis to ensure the safety of all in the school. The key components of a comprehensive plan include: Infrastructure, Prevention, Intervention, and Response. Each will be described here.

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What’s Next: To share information with staff and other stakeholders using the Comprehensive School Safety Plan Checklist. For more information, check out our additional resources. Move on to learn about Building Teams.