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Creating Safe Schools
What Principals Can Do
- Marie Somers Hill - East Tennessee State University, Canada
- Frank W. Hill - East Tennessee State University, Canada
Series:
Principals Taking Action
Principals Taking Action
November 1994 | 152 pages | Corwin
This practical volume explores the increasing problem of violence, associated with gangs, weapons and drugs, within the school environment. The authors provide much-needed guidelines for principals seeking to ease fears experienced by both students and teachers and to improve safety in schools. Issues covered include: the involvement of students, parents and the wider community; designing secure buildings and grounds; policy implementation; and collaborative planning.
Building Principal's Awareness
Violence in Schools
Leadership and Teaching Strategies to Create Safe Schools
Involving Students in Establishing a Safe School
Involving the Community and Parents
How the Central Office Can Help Prevent School Violence
Safe School Facilities
Planning for and Dealing with the Worst-Case Scenarios