IDEA RESOURCE CLEARINGHOUSE - EDUCATION

Informational links about K-12 schools

K-12

The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools
Highlights emergency preparedness resources for school staff and families.
FEMA for Kids
Highlights disaster prevention activities for children. Resources for parents and teachers on curriculum and activities, school safety, disasters, terrorism, and fire safety are also provided.
Illinois State Board of Education
Highlights the Illinois State Board of Education/Office of the State Fire Marshall All Hazard Preparedness Guide for Illinois Schools
National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF):
Disaster Preparedness and Response for Schools and Universities
Highlights books, links, and articles regarding emergency management plans, building or retrofitting schools, and using school facilities as community shelters during emergencies.
National School Safety and Security Services
Highlights professional services, current topics, free resources, and publications regarding school safety and school emergency planning programs.
U.S. Department of Education, Emergency Planning
Highlights resources for assisting school personnel plan emergency situations, as well as best practices school emergency response examples.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Ready Kids
Highlights fun activities to help children prepare for emergencies. Planning and coping resources are provided for parents and teachers.
Emergency Preparedness
Highlights emergency preparedness for school staff.

Colleges and Universities

Crisis and Disaster Management Planning for Higher Education, SCUP
Highlights Society for College and University Planning resources, events, and crisis communication information.
FEMA EMI Higher Education Project
Highlights a wide variety of resources for developing and promoting college/university emergency management education for future emergency managers.
FEMA EMI Higher Education Project Syllabi Compilation
Highlights syllabi for disaster and emergency management courses from various U.S. colleges and universities
National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF):
Disaster Preparedness and Response for Schools and Universities
Highlights books, links, and articles regarding emergency management plans, building or retrofitting schools, and using school facilities as community shelters during emergencies.