Disasters and emergencies can and do occur in schools. Presented here are 10 steps principals can follow in developing a formal emergency preparedness plan that is up-to-date and operable. (MD)

Physical measures such as weapons checks and metal detectors are inadequate to forestall school violence. The key to managing crises is a trained, broad-based crisis-intervention team and a crisis-management plan. Team responsibilities include developing an intervention plan, coordinating with community services, educating and training staff, and…