Why Circle of Trust Training?
We believe safety is not a concept—it’s a practice. Circle of Trust Training was built to empower schools, districts, and public safety to collaborate in meaningful, proactive ways that build trust, confidence, and readiness.
In a world where threats are unpredictable, we help people feel prepared, protected, and empowered to respond—not just react.
Our Training Objectives
Our goal is to empower schools, districts, and public safety by transforming safety from a concept into a practiced reality. Through our training offerings, we aim to:
Build confidence and a true sense of safety – a feeling and a reality grounded in readiness.
Equip individuals with actionable tools and skills – to respond to all types of threats, not just specific scenarios.
Reinforce that safety is a process, not a person – permission and action are built into the system.
Shift the focus from titles to capability – it’s not about who you are, but what you know how to do.
Demystify emergency procedures – with real-life parallels (like CPR: call 911, use the AED, take action).
Help schools to connect the dots – they often have safety components in place but don’t know how to use them effectively.
Teach practical application – through layered, adaptable responses that allow for pivoting as a situation unfolds.
Provide clarity on mandates – like how to create and implement an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) when required by the state.
Deliver training that improves both effectiveness and efficiency – preparing staff and leaders to act decisively when it matters most.
Foster interagency collaboration by helping schools understand how to coordinate effectively with fire, EMS, and law enforcement during active threat scenarios.
Clarify roles and responsibilities during high-stress incidents to reduce confusion and ensure faster, more effective responses.
Introduce and reinforce command structure fundamentals practical ICS and how schools integrate into those systems during a mass casualty event.
Prepare school personnel for real- world challenges in emergency staging, communication flow, and decision-making under pressure.
Bridge the gap between school protocols and first responder operations, creating a shared understanding of expectations, timelines, and capabilities.
What you'll gain
Clear roles and responsibilities in crisis
Practical training grounded in real-world experiences
Tools to build a safety culture that empowers action
Integration between schools, districts, and first responders
Shared language, communication strategies and coordinate response
Training Curriculum Overview
UNIT 1
Foundations of Circle of Trust Training
• Understanding the “why” behind training
• Connecting the dots between schools, districts, and public safety
• Personal introductions + “Voices in the Room” icebreaker
• Story-based hook to anchor purpose
UNIT 2
The School Perspective
• Recognizing roadblocks (e.g., centralized decision-making)
• Roles and responsibilities for school staff
• Culture of safety, communication, and priorities of work
• Actionable steps and hands-on activity
UNIT 3
The District Perspective
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Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and role clarity
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Supporting schools with communication, guidance, and structure
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Strategies for clear top-down safety messaging
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Full spectrum response: alert, manage, recover
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Practical activity and district-focused problem-solving
UNIT 4
The Public Safety Perspective
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Incident response from arrival to recovery
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Scene safety, aid, investigation, and reporting
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Building mutual understanding with educators
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Scenario-based activity and role alignment
UNIT 5
Cross-Section Collaboration
- How schools, districts, and first responders work together
- The 5 Phases of an Emergency:
- Alert/Warn
- Response
- Manage
- Communicate
- Recovery
- Joint activity bridging all perspectives
UNITS 6 & 7
Application + Tabletop Exercises
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Realistic tabletop scenarios customized to your district
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Breakouts by role and cross-functional response teams
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Identify challenges, successes, and next steps
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Recommendations generated by participants
UNIT X
Build Your Own Session
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Made by the audience, for the audience
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Participants bring real-world issues; we adapt in real time
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Emphasis on trust, evolution, and collaborative growth
UNIT X
Specialty Add-Ons
Radio Etiquette & Communication
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“Break, Break, Break” and proper channel use
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What to say first in a crisis
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The Power of Daily Huddles & Safety Briefs
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Before school, sports events, assemblies, etc.
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Short safety briefs that make a big impact
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