School Safety and Emergency Management

Services To Support Your District

▶ Assessments and Strategic Planning

Site Safety Assessments: Walk your campuses and look for low cost/no cost policy and procedural improvements.
Threat and Hazard Assessments

▶ Emergency Plan and Protocol Development

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP): Development, writing, updating and feedback.
Standard Response Protocol: Staff training and implementation.
Reunification Planning/Training: Site selection, MOA/MOUs, staff training, exercising.

▶ Critical Safety Training

Incident Command System: Development and training.
Stop the Bleed: Staff training and train-the-trainer.
Personal Emergency Accommodation Plans (PEAPs): Planning for access and functional needs.

▶ Ongoing Support and Engagement

Conduct/observe table-top exercises
Connect with Regional and Local Resources: First responders, emergency managers, state agencies.
Monthly School Safety Webinars and Newsletter

SSEM Contact Information

Find contact information for ODE school emergency operations planning staff or the regional emergency operations planning representative in your area. If you have questions about the program or would like information about our resources you can email us here at ODE.SSEM@ode.oregon.gov

State map with coordinator regions identified

The mission of the Oregon Department of Education’s School Safety and Emergency Management (SSEM) program is to ensure every community has the knowledge to respond to any disaster or other event that threatens the safety of the community and access available resources to aid in mitigation, response and recovery. The purpose is to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for our schools and the communities they learn in so every person can thrive. Oregon Revised Statute 339.408 and Oregon Administrative Rule 581-022-2225 require schools to instruct and drill students on emergency procedures and maintain a comprehensive safety program that includes plans for responding to emergencies. The resources provided here will help Oregon schools plan for, train for, and respond to emergencies affecting their students and staff.

Resources for Developing High-Quality School EOPs

The resources for developing a high-quality school EOP include guidance on emergency drills and plans, example planning documents, fillable templates and scenario-based exercises. Links to national resources are also included on this page. National resources include links to SchoolSafety.gov, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency that all include additional examples, templates, interactive tools, guidelines, and training materials on emergency planning for all schools.

Threat and Hazard Resources

The link above provides resources to help plan for specific threats and hazards that should be considered in any high-quality school EOP. Now included on that page are archived copies of our monthly newsletter, the Monthly Minute. ODE's resource page--School-level Communicable Disease Planning--is a centralized repository of guidance and resources to address challenges associated with communicable diseases.

Upcoming Events

View prior webinars: SSEM YouTube Playlist

October Training and TA Sessions: Earthquakes

What: SSEM staff will address earthquake response procedures during October's training and technical assistance sessions. Earthquakes are a present hazard in Oregon where schools are required to drill their response procedures to an earthquake. School personnel can learn about recommended earthquake response procedures, what is required for Oregon schools, and how to prepare their schools for resiliency during an earthquake. Both sessions will cover the same material. SSEM staff will stay on after each presentation to answer questions or requests for assistance.

When: October 6th and 20th from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.

Who Should Attend: Any school administrator or staff member who would like training or assistance on earthquake preparedness.

Link to Register: Registration page for October 6th at 1:30pm (virtual).

Link to Register: Registration page for October 20th at 1:30pm (virtual).

November Training and TA Sessions: School Safety Supports

What: This is a joint informational session between the School Safety and Emergency Management program and the School Safety and Prevention System. School leaders will be able to learn about what services and supports are available to prevent violence, respond to emergencies, and provide a safe and welcoming environment for all students and staff. Both SSEM and SSPS staff will stay online after the presentation to answer questions or requests for follow up.

When: November 3rd from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.

Who Should Attend: Any school administrator, staff member or emergency response and support personnel who would like additional information and resources on school safety prevention, response and recovery.

Link to Register: Registration page for November 3rd at 1:30pm (virtual).