April 13th was my last blog prior to going out on medical leave. It is hard to believe how the year has flown by while I was on leave, returning to work late summer and catching up this fall. Now 2018 is almost over. Thanks to the many of you who have asked about my health over these past months and expressed your best wishes and concerns. I am recovering and finding my "new normal".
The Little Things Do Matter... Looking for Angry and Unplugged
Posted by John Baker on Mar 19, 2018 6:58:03 PM
While there is no single indicator or profile of a violent school intruder there are some common characteristics to be on the look out for. One of them is the combination of both angry/agitated and unplugged or isolated.
Topics: Safety and Security
A few years ago IU13 partnered with the PA South Central Terrorism Task Force to produce a video on school active shooters. This partnership made this video available to all schools within the SCTT's region and thousands of staff and students have viewed it. If you have seen it before it might be a good time to review it again and for your new staff and students this is a great opportunity to see if for the first time. Here is the link to IU13's YouTube Channel where this video is housed. VIDEO LINK
As always feel free to call or email if you have any questions or are interested in violent intruder training being offered by IU13. This is John Baker for safetysolutions4schools.com
Topics: Safety and Security
Topics: Safety and Security
A Gift From Harrisburg- Updates to Chapter 10 Safe Schools
Posted by John Baker on Dec 20, 2017 9:17:18 AM
Right before the Holidays the Pennsylvania legislature enacted several noteworthy changes to Chapter 10 of the PA School Code specifically related to school safety. Here are two highlights.
Topics: Safety and Security
Reducing Student Stress and Trauma During Evacuation and Sheltering Events
Posted by John Baker on Sep 12, 2017 12:35:47 PM
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A Friendly Reminder to Our Coworkers During Snow Events
Posted by John Baker on Mar 15, 2017 9:14:38 AM
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Student Violence and Suicide Workshop; Scott Poland is coming to Lancaster on March 23,2017
Posted by John Baker on Mar 10, 2017 8:39:14 AM
We are thrilled to host nationally recognized leader in research related to student violence and suicide Scott Poland on March 23, 2017 here at IU13 at our New Holland Ave. Conference Center. Scott will spend the day with us in a workshop style setting limited to 100 attendees and discuss his life long passion for understanding student violence and suicide.
Topics: Safety and Security
I Keep Finding Exterior Doors Unlocked. Three Tips That Will Help
Posted by John Baker on Jan 24, 2017 8:38:13 AM
Topics: Safety and Security