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Is Your Childs School Safe?
School should be a safe place your children to grow and learn, and it normally is. However, there are occasions when school can be just as dangerous as any other place. Most schools have safety rules and regulations as well as school safety and emergency plans. Our experts discuss school safety planning, and possible dangers that can happen at school to be aware of. You might also like to look at Bullying, Schoolwork: Helping Your Child, Internet Safety

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Michael Dorn and Sonayia Shepherd
Michael Dorn and Sonayia Shepherd-School Safety Analysts
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Harvey Hoyo
Dr. Harvey Hoyo-President, California School Counselors Association
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Stephanie Tombrello
Stephanie Tombrello-Child Passenger Safety Educator & Executive Director, SafetyBeltSafe USA
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Assessing The Safety Of Your Child's School 
  1. Michael Dorn and Sonayia Shepherd
  2. What are the characteristics of a safe school? 
  3. How can I tell if my child's school is safe? 
  4. What should I do if my child's school does not have a safety plan? 
  5. How can I encourage the school district to reevaluate its school safety plan? 
  6. How can I determine if it's safe for my child to walk to school? 
  7. At what age is it appropriate for my child to walk to school? 
  8. What procedures should my child's school have in place for safe drop-off and pick-up? 
  9. What is an 'open campus'? 
  10. How can open campus be kept safe? 
  11. What should I look for in a safe after-school program? 
School Safety And Technology 
  1. Michael Dorn and Sonayia Shepherd
  2. How can cell phones impact school safety? 
  3. How can digital cameras impact school safety? 
  4. How can computers pose a threat to school safety? 
  5. What steps should schools take to protect students from online predators? 

Popular Questions

  • What do I need to know about the safety practices and procedures at my child's school?
  • What are my legal rights as the parent of a student?
  • How can my child travel safely on a school bus?
Playground Safety 
  1. Michael Dorn and Sonayia Shepherd
  2. What is the most critical factor in playground safety? 
  3. What is the most common school playground accident? 
  4. What should be included in a school accident report? 
  5. How should schools evaluate the safety of playground equipment? 
  6. How often should playground equipment be replaced? 
  7. How can schools prevent playground injuries and accidents? 
  8. How can schools protect children from predators and intruders on the playground? 
Warning Signs Of Violent Behavior 
  1. Michael Dorn and Sonayia Shepherd
  2. What are the signs my school is at risk for violence? 
  3. Is there a way to predict which students may become violent? 
  4. What are the common characteristics of violent youth? 
  5. What are the common characteristics of school shootings? 
  6. What are the most significant warning signs of violent behavior? 
  7. How should a teacher handle disturbing school projects from a student? 
  8. What are the early warning signs of violent behavior? 
  9. What are the signs that violence could be imminent? 
  10. How should a student showing warning signs of violent behavior be handled? 
  11. What are the four areas to consider in assessing potentially violent youth? 
  12. How should students identified as a threat to school safety be handled? 
My Child's School 
  1. Dr. Harvey Hoyo
  2. Why should I ask my child's teacher about her 'learning style'? 
  3. What do I need to know about the safety practices and procedures at my child's school? 
  4. What can I do if my child's school isn't prepared for an emergency? 
  5. What should I do if there's been a traumatic event at my child's school? 
  6. As the parent of a student, what are my legal responsibilities? 
  7. What are my legal rights as the parent of a student? 
  8. How traumatic will it be if I move my child to a new school? 
School Bus Safety 
  1. Stephanie Tombrello
  2. How can my child travel safely on a school bus? 
  3. Why do many school buses lack safety belts? 

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