REMS on the Air Podcast

REMS on the Air Podcast
Podcast Description
The REMS TA Center's Podcast Library contains a collection of episodes designed to support your school safety, security, emergency management, and preparedness initiatives.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on a variety of themes central to school safety, including emergency preparedness for protests, cybersecurity in educational institutions, family reunification strategies, and mental health impacts on school communities. Specific episodes explore best practices for responding to emergencies involving protests, the importance of collaboration in cybersecurity, and the integration of trauma-informed care in educational settings.

The REMS TA Center’s Podcast Library contains a collection of episodes designed to support your school safety, security, emergency management, and preparedness initiatives.
The REMS TA Center joins with the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) for a collaborative episode on emergency considerations for afterschool and out-of-school time programs. Special guest Miguel Garcia (Forth Worth Independent School District, Texas) covers the ins and outs of afterschool considerations, including the following:
- What is NTAC, and what does it do?
- What is the difference between vendor-based and site-based afterschool programs?
- What are the differences in emergency planning during school hours and afterschool hours?
- How can local education agencies and schools work together to monitor hazards and threats particular to afterschool programs?
- What unique considerations do afterschool programs have for emergency operations plan development?
REMS TA Center Resources
Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans (Guidance Document)
Other Resources
21st CCLC NTAC (Web Page)
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