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This Week in School and Campus Safety
Good morning,
This Weekly Update by the Illinois School and Campus Safety Program provides information on National Preparedness Month, links to LGBTQ resources for public schools, and provides a link to the IDPH Decision Tree for Symptomatic Individuals in Pre-K, K-12 Schools, and Day Care Programs.
Please note, we are in the process of updating our contacts list. If you believe you have been added by mistake or wish to no longer receive our emails, just let me know and I will remove you from our directory.
Respectfully,
Laura Black
Program Coordinator
Illinois School and Campus Safety Program
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National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. The Ready Illinois webpage for National Preparedness Month quotes IEMA Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau, saying "The ongoing battle against COVID-19 underscores the importance of building a culture of preparedness,” and that "Preparedness is more than building a kit, it’s about communication, mitigation and education. While being prepared will not prevent a disaster, it will provide the foundation for an expedited recovery and instill the confidence to meet challenges when they arise.” The page also ties COVID-related preparedness information into creating/updating family emergency plans.
Ready.gov's National Preparedness Month page shares preparedness PSAs, social media content and graphics, weekly themes, and a variety of other resources to promote preparedness, including information on preparing for disasters during COVID-19.
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On Inclusivity, Emotional Support, and Incorporating LGBTQ Curricula into Classrooms
Anyone who has been involved in school and campus safety long enough knows the importance of school climate, mental/emotional health and wellness supports, and preventing bullying. All three play a significant role in schools and the culture they uphold. In providing the best learning environment for students and educators alike, inclusivity is important, especially for marginalized individuals and groups. Recently, Illinois took additional steps in promoting inclusivity by requiring LGTBQ lessons to be included in Illinois public schools. Effective July 1, 2020, Illinois House Bill 246 mandates that "In public schools only, the teaching of history shall include a study of the roles and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the history of this country and this State."
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IDPH Releases COVID-19 Decision Tree for Symptomatic Individuals in Schools
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Illinois School and Campus Safety Program www.ilschoolsafety.org
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