Dropbox for MDE Common Assessment -School Safety – Part B Directions For Part B: Crisis Management – Review the scenario and respond narratively to the questions addressing the Key Considerations no

Dropbox for MDE Common Assessment -School Safety – Part B

Directions For Part B: Crisis Management – Review the scenario and respond narratively to the questions addressing the Key Considerations noted and Part B rubric criteria.  

Generate a narrative response (two double-spaced pages per assessment Part using current APA format with a minimum of four resources in total utilized for in-text citations)  

School Safety – Part B: Crisis Management (NELP 6.3)

Begin the assessment by reading through the safety scenario, Parts A, B, and C, and carefully review the assessment rubric.  Familiarize yourself with the resources provided in the Resource section below. You may refer to the resources in your assessment response. Write a narrative response (two to four double-spaced pages per assessment Part using the current APA format with a minimum of four resources in total utilized for citations) answering the questions associated with Parts A, B, and C of the assessment using your knowledge of NELP Standard 6 and the standard components 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 and the associated PSEL standard 9, specifically 9a, 9d, and 9h. Your response should include research references of effective practices in the area of school safety and management and should demonstrate understanding and application of NELP standard components 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 and PSEL standard 9, specifically 9a, 9d, and 9h.

Scenario – School Bus Crash (Part B)

You have initiated a response to the crisis (Part A), and now you receive the following information:

One of your teachers who was driving home came upon the accident.  She reports to you that emergency vehicles are on the scene, and some students have exited the bus through the emergency exits.  Other students and the driver are still inside the bus, and the extent of injuries is not known.  The teacher reports some students are currently standing on the road, and many are texting their friends and posting pictures of the bus on social media. 

Questions:

1. What are the three most important immediate considerations with the newly reported information?
2. What information will be provided to people at the scene and people calling the school? What is the process/procedure for providing this information?
3. How will you manage the situation and prioritize your response?

Note: Use state and national resources to support your response to the key considerations below. 

Key Considerations to include in your response:

•       Accounting for all Students

•       Ethical and Legal Concerns

•       Equity Concerns

•       Scene Control and Student Safety

•       Injury Assessment and Response

•       Uninjured Student Transportation

•       Release Procedures

•       Rumor Control and Communication

Checklist for School Safety Narrative Response

• Review entire safety scenario, associated questions, and Key Considerations prior to beginning your narrative response.
• Review rubric indicators and performance levels; Meets Expectation is the required performance level. The assessment will be scored using the scoring rubric (included in the assessment).
• Utilize state and national resources as references for responses. Some have been provided for you in the Resources section on page 2 of the assessment. You may utilize additional credible resources as well.
• Generate a narrative response (two to four double-spaced pages per assessment Part using the current APA format with a minimum of four resources in total utilized for citations)
  • For Part B: Crisis Management – Review the scenario and respond in narrative format to the questions addressing the Key Considerations noted and Part B rubric criteria.

Resources: 

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  • Mississippi Department of Education Office of Safe and Orderly Schools
    • to an external site.
  • Links to an external site.Pupil Transportation
    • to an external site.
  • Links to an external site.School Bus Safety
    • to an external site.
  • Links to an external site.Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards
    • to an external site.
  • Links to an external site.National School Transportation Association
    • to an external site.
  • Links to an external site.American School Bus Council
    • to an external site.

RubricMDE Common Assessment -School Safety – Part B RubricMDE Common Assessment -School Safety – Part B RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterionCandidates demonstrate capacity to assess, manage, and monitor the emergency response.

(NELP 6.3; PSEL

9h; CAEP 1.1

Dispositions, laws, and policies)20 ptsExceeds Standard (4 ) 20 Points No errorsThe candidate can clearly identify the top three immediate considerations given the new information that has been received., and can provide a plan for accounting for all students at the scene.19 ptsMeets Standard – (3). 19-10 PointsThe candidate can identify the top three immediate considerations given the new information that has been received., and can provide a plan for accounting for all students at the scene.9 ptsNeeds Improvement – (2) 9-6 PointsThe candidate can identify most of three immediate considerations given the new information that has been received., and has a plan for accounting for all students at the scene.5 ptsUnacceptable – (1) 5-0 PointsThe candidate considerations are vague.20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe candidate can provide information that will be provided at the scene and others calling and has a plan and process in place for implementation.20 ptsExceeds Standard (4 ) 20 Points No errorsThe candidate can clearly provide information that will be given to individuals at the scene and others calling the school and has a well-developed plan and process in place for implementation.19 ptsMeets Standard (3) 19-10 PointsThe candidate can provide information that will be given to individuals at the scene and others calling the school and has a plan and process in place for implementation.9 ptsNeeds Improvement – (2) 9-6 PointsThe candidate can provide some information that will be given to individuals at the scene and others calling the school and has a plan and process in place for implementation.5 ptsUnacceptable – (1) 5-0 PointsThe candidate’s response is vague and does not cover the process for sharing information in an emergency response.20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe candidate can provide a plan to manage the situation and prioritize their response to this emergency situation.20 ptsExceeds Standard (4) 20- Points No ErrorsThe candidate can provide a well-articulated plan to justify how they will manage the situation and prioritize their response.19 ptsMeets Standard (3) 19-10 PointsThe candidate can provide a plan to justify how they will manage the situation and prioritize their response.9 ptsNeeds Improvement – (2) 9-6 PointsThe candidate can provide a partial plan to justify how they will manage the situation and prioritize their response.0 ptsUnacceptable – (1) 5-0 PointsThe candidate’s plan is vague and or off-topic to justify how they will manage the situation and prioritize their response.20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA, formatting, cover page, appropriate length, gramatically correct20 ptsExceeds Standard (4) 20- Points No ErrorsThe candidate has a correctly formatted cover page, is grammatically correct, is the appropriate length, and has references listed correctly with no errors.19 ptsMeets Standard (3) 19-10 PointsThe candidate has a formatted cover page, is grammatically correct, is the appropriate length, and has references listed correctly with no errors. More than one error found9 ptsNeeds Improvement – (2) 9-6 PointsMany errors in formatting, sentence structure, grammar, and mechanics.5 ptsUnacceptable – (1) 5-0 PointsMany errors or parts are missing20 pts