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PREPAREDNESS CHALLENGE 2021 COMPLETION FORM
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INSTITUTE BLOG
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New Resources: Spanish Social Stories
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is pleased to announce we teamed up with Autism Little Learners to translate our series of...

Institute Staff
Jan 11, 2024

The Latest School Shooting Incident: Sixth Grade Student Subdued by Teacher After Shooting 3.
Gun violence from mass shootings continues to climb. There have been 213 events with at least 4 people shot during the first four months...

Institute Staff
Jun 14, 2021


Press Release: The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is Now an IACET Accredited Training Provider
January 26, 2021 The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is proud to announce that the International Association for Continuing...
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Jan 26, 2021


The Impact Of Civil Unrest On Early Childhood Programs and Schools
2020 was a year of unprecedented turmoil and civil unrest. There were at least 32 major riots and countless other smaller protests...
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Jan 26, 2021


ICP Supports Senator Casey’s PREP For All Students Act
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is proud to support the PREP (Promoting Responsible Emergency Protocols) For All Students Act, a...
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Dec 28, 2020


Be Prepared: Violence Is Surging During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We are nearing the start of the holiday season with many thoughts on our minds, such as How can we celebrate safely? Can we see and spend...
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Dec 1, 2020


How to Reopen Churches and Houses of Worship Safely During and After COVID-19 Coronavirus
Many Houses of Worship, schools, and workplaces remain closed or have had to shut down due to local coronavirus surges.
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Oct 19, 2020


Has COVID-19 Affected the Sex Offender Registry?
Situational awareness means being alert to people and activities around you.
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Sep 18, 2020


Emergency Preparedness Online Training Courses for Early Childhood Professionals
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges to public health and safety.
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Aug 17, 2020


Mass Shooting Survivor Lacey Newman Offers Life-Saving Advice and Lessons Learned
On October 1, 2017, Lacey Newman’s life changed forever.
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Jul 20, 2020


A Wave of Mass Shootings During 4th of July Weekend Causes Safety Concerns for Child Care Programs
Gun violence continues to rise at a historical rate as the United States tries to recover and develop reopening procedures from COVID-19.
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Jul 10, 2020


Using Social Stories to Introduce Concepts and Emergency Preparedness Drills to Children
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness and Autism Little Learners have teamed up to collaborate on a series of social stories.
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Jun 24, 2020


There Has Been A Surge In Active Shooter Events During The COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
As many as 41% of all school attacks occur within one week of returning after a break.
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Jun 11, 2020


Una carta de nuestro Director Ejecutivo sobre ejercicios de disparos activos no anunciados y disparo
grandes sindicatos de docentes se han unido para condenar los simulacros de disparos activos que causan trauma a los docentes y estudiantes
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May 29, 2020


Safety and Security Protocols for Child Care Programs During and After COVID-19 Coronavirus
Stay-at-home orders have been lifted in over 25 states, and that means that more child care programs are set to reopen soon.
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May 29, 2020


Acceso completo o puertas cerradas en instalaciones de cuidado infantil familiar
Durante nuestros recientes viajes a Kansas y California, surgió un tema alarmante entre los proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar.
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Apr 15, 2020

30-Minute Active Shooter Preparedness Online Training Now Available
We have great news to share! Our on-demand introductory active shooter preparedness training is live and open for enrollment!
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Mar 6, 2020


Author Interview With Our Executive Director Andrew Roszak
We are so excited to announce that our Executive Director Andrew Roszak wrote a new book!
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Feb 27, 2020


Woman Uses Pizza Order to Call 9-1-1 For Emergency Response
It may not seem like a big deal, but using code words during a 911 phone call can save a life.
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Feb 21, 2020


A Letter From our Executive Director About Unannounced Active Shooter Drills and Simulated Gunfire
Two large teacher unions have teamed up to condemn active shooter drills that cause trauma to teachers and students.
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Feb 18, 2020
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