Defining Crisis
What is a top priority in a student crisis?
What is safety
What is the first action a teacher should take when a student is in crisis, according to the presentation?
What is stay calm?
In the state of Illinois, what is the legal term for educators who are required to report suspected abuse or neglect?
What are mandated reporters?
What is a primary responsibility of the Dean of Students regarding the school environment during a crisis?
What is ensuring safety and security?
What is a simple breathing technique a teacher can encourage a student experiencing a panic attack to use?
What is slow, deep breathing?
Name one example of a school crisis.
What is suicide attempt, self-harm, threat, panic attack, abuse disclosure, etc.?
What important listening skill should a teacher employ when a student is expressing themselves during a crisis?
What is listen actively?
Name one type of abuse or neglect that educators are legally required to report.
What are examples like physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect? (Accept any one).
In situations involving threats or violence, what type of action will the Dean of Students address?
What are disciplinary actions?
Besides speaking calmly, what is another way to de-escalate behavior issues in the classroom, according to the presentation?
What is speaking privately?
Who should you contact for a student in crisis?
Security, School Counselor, Dean, Administration
Until appropriate support arrives, what should a teacher NOT do with a student in crisis?
What is leave the student alone?
If a teacher has a reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect, to which agency MUST they report it?
What is the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)?
Who might the Dean of Students assist with communication to during or after a crisis?
What are parents/guardians and other stakeholders?
What can teachers establish in their classrooms to help prevent behavior issues?
What are clear expectations and consequences?