Co-Sponsored by the State Department of Education and

The Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Workshop Locations:

EDUCATION CONNECTION

355 Goshen Road, Litchfield, CT 06759-0909

1^st Half October 19

2^nd Half November 3

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EASTCONN

376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06247

1^st Half October 21

2^nd Half November 4

These two day workshops with the second day offered after approximately 10 days gives the participants the opportunity to collect information that can be used to develop a strategy for implementation after day two.

(Light Continental Breakfast served at each starting at 8:00 am)

Lunch is also provided

Registration Form

This is a two day workshop that will:

1.       Describe emergency response operations, roles and duties;

2.       Explain the application of the Incident Command System to the school environment during planning, emergencies and planned events;

3.       Discussion of potential hazards that may impact schools;

4.       Explain how to develop and test an Emergency Response Plan.

This workshop is designed for school administrators, principals, facility (custodial) managers, special educators, nurses, school resource officers and mental health staff.

All workshop hours:  8:30 to 3:30

1.4 CEUs are provided for the completion of both workshop days.

IMPORTANT - PREREQUISITE

All attendees must take the FEMA online course IS-100SCa, Introduction to ICS for Schools available at www.training.fema.gov  (click on Independent Study and then ISP courses.)  Please bring your completion certificate to registration.

Ideally, schools should attend as 3 person teams which will enable them to assess their current school emergency plans and where appropriate, make adjustments.  However, single registrations are welcomed.

Attendance will be limited to 50 participants.  First come, first served.