Circle of Trust Training Systems Services
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Building School & District Safety Teams
Develop cohesive, trust-centered safety teams that are ready to act in a crisis. We help identify the right people, define their roles, and strengthen inter-agency collaboration.
Key Offerings:
- Facilitation of team selection and role alignment
- Interactive “Circle of Trust” mapping exercise
- Guidance on integrating school and district teams for scalable response
- Customized team cards for ongoing clarity and communication
Outcome:
Schools walk away with a fully defined safety team structure tailored to their environment.
Preparedness-Driven Drill Facilitation
Move beyond checkbox drills. Learn how to conduct engaging drills that reinforce confidence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key Offerings:
- Guided drill facilitation – Prepare not scare
- Pre-drill planning and post-drill debrief
- Scenario development tailored to local incidents
- Strategies for involving staff, students, and first responders
Outcome:
Your drills become dynamic learning tools that prepare, not just test your team.
Operationalizing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)
Turn your EOP from a binder on a shelf into a living, breathing system that informs daily operations and decision-making.
Key Offerings:
- Alignment with federal/state EOP mandates
- Step-by-step breakdown of NIMS and ICS integration
- “5 actions, 5 minutes, 5 responsibilities” planning framework
- Live review of your current EOP with recommendations
Outcome:
An actionable, practiced EOP that is understood by all stakeholders, not just written by one.
Crisis Communication Training
Communication is often the first thing to fail in a crisis. This service ensures your team knows what to say, when to say it, and how to keep information flowing accurately.
Key Offerings:
- Crisis communication tabletop exercises
- Communication roles and sequencing practice
- Message crafting for internal and external audiences
- Coordination with 911 dispatch and public information officer.
- Radio etiquette practice
Outcome:
Reduced panic and faster, clearer communication in high-pressure moments.
Practical ICS for Educators
We translate the Incident Command System (ICS) into terms and tools that educators can actually use in real time, without overwhelming complexity.
Key Offerings:
- School-specific ICS role mapping
- Tabletop simulations and decision-making under stress
- Role clarification between educators and first responders
- ICS forms and documentation training
Outcome:
Staff confidently understand their role and how to step into leadership during crisis.
Safety-Focused Hiring & In-Basket Assessments
Infuse safety awareness into your hiring practices by evaluating a candidate’s crisis thinking and situational awareness from day one.
Key Offerings:
- Safety-oriented in-basket assessment scenarios
- Interview questions designed to surface preparedness mindset
- Rubrics for evaluating situational judgment
- Custom assessments based on role (admin, staff, support)
Outcome:
Hire people who are not only skilled but also safe, situationally aware, and aligned with your district’s safety culture.