8 Safety and Planning Steps to Take Before a School Field Trip
School field trips have been shown to improve students’ academic performance, critical thinking skills, and social and personal wellbeing, making them a valuable part of
Tag: Safety Training
When Should Post-Incident Training Happen at Schools?
From slips and falls to chemical spills and accidental injuries, school employees can encounter a variety of safety hazards. Providing targeted post-incident training for staff
12 Strategies for Preventing Playground Accidents at Schools
School playgrounds provide children with valuable opportunities for physical activity, social interaction, and stress relief. While crucial for development, these spaces can also pose risks
A Closer Look: Staff Compliance Training & Student Accident Management
Raptor product experts show how schools use Student Accident Management and Staff Compliance Training to prepare coaches, athletic staff, and volunteers with required training, manage seasonal training assignments, and document student injuries and incidents with greater consistency and accountability.
How to Protect Student-Athletes Against Exertional Heat Stroke
Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is a life-threatening medical condition that affects student-athletes every year, especially during the first few weeks of practice and conditioning each
When Every Second Counts: Preparing for Student-Athlete Emergencies
From heat acclimatization, hydration, environmental monitoring, and conditioning strategies to Emergency Action Plans, role definition, and emergency response, you’ll learn practical steps schools can take to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
20 Common Questions About Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse
Mandated reporting is one of the most important responsibilities school employees carry, and situations requiring mandatory reporting are often complex. Knowing when and how to report,
What Is Mandated Reporting? What K-12 Schools Need to Know
Building a school safety culture is a critical aspect of school safety and security—but encouraging students to report concerns is no easy task. Barriers to
8 Reasons Private Schools Can Benefit From Structured Safety Training
Private schools manage the safety and wellbeing of their students just like any other K-12 schools, but they often do so without the state-mandated training requirements and support that pushes public schools
Understanding How Trauma Impacts Behavior in Children
Too often in education, behavior is addressed before it is understood. When educators pause to consider what a student may be experiencing beneath the surface,