15-Minute Focus: School-Based Crisis Response: Understanding, Preparing For, and Recovering from Crisis Events by Sircy, Michelle

15-Minute Focus: School-Based Crisis Response: Understanding, Preparing For, and Recovering from Crisis Events (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781965066072)

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15-Minute Focus: School-Based Crisis Response: Understanding, Preparing For, and Recovering from Crisis Events by Sircy, Michelle

15-Minute Focus: School-Based Crisis Response: Understanding, Preparing For, and Recovering from Crisis Events

$16.95
15-Minute Focus: School-Based Crisis Response: Understanding, Preparing For, and Recovering from Crisis Events by Sircy, Michelle

15-Minute Focus: School-Based Crisis Response: Understanding, Preparing For, and Recovering from Crisis Events

$16.95
Format: Paperback
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Are your school communities prepared to face the unexpected?

Crises can strike at any moment, leaving schools scrambling to respond effectively. In the midst of chaos, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of the next steps. This guide offers hope - providing clear, actionable steps to navigate the complex landscape of school crisis response.

Key Features:

  • Comprehensive Coverage: From preparation and prevention to recovery and long-term support, this guide covers every aspect of school crisis response.
  • Practical Tools: Detailed checklists, practical tips, and real-world case studies empower school leaders to make informed decisions.
  • Evidence-Based Strategies: This guide is grounded in research and best practices to ensure effective crisis management.
  • Clear and Concise: Easy-to-understand language and a user-friendly format make this guide accessible to all school personnel.

You'll Discover How to:

  • Build a strong foundation for crisis prevention and preparedness.
  • Respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies.
  • Support students, staff, and families during times of crisis.
  • Foster resilience and promote long-term recovery.

Don't wait until a crisis strikes. Equip your school community with the tools they need to navigate challenges and emerge stronger!



Author: Michelle Sircy
ISBN-10: 1965066070
ISBN-13: 9781965066072
Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues
Language: English
Published: 03/20/2025
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.40w x 0.30d
By Michelle Sircy
By Michelle Sircy
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Dr. Michelle Sircy is the Program Coordinator for Comprehensive School Counseling at the Kentucky Department of Education, bringing more than 23 years of dedicated experience in public education. Her distinguished career has been marked by a steadfast commitment to advancing mental health services, strengthening crisis response protocols, and promoting equity in schools. Dr. Sircy's professional journey has encompassed roles as a middle school special education teacher, high school counselor, and school counseling specialist for one of the nation's largest school districts, where she led a team of over 300 school counselors for more than a decade.

A recognized authority in crisis response, Dr. Sircy led a large district crisis team for over ten years, coordinating support for more than 450 crisis events to ensure that students, staff, and families received timely and necessary care and support. She has also consulted on numerous crisis response needs statewide, expanding her influence throughout Kentucky. Her leadership has also extended statewide as the crisis support lead for the Kentucky Counseling Association. Additionally, she spearheaded suicide prevention initiatives in her school district, impacting over 400,000 students and adults.

Beyond her work in K-12 settings, Dr. Sircy is an adjunct professor at Spalding University, where she teaches school-based crisis response and small-group counseling. An active contributor to her field, she has written for the American School Counseling Association and co-authored the Kentucky Framework of Best Practices for School Counselors. A passionate advocate for equity, she frequently presents at the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) on essential topics like equity, data-driven counseling, and comprehensive school counseling programs.

Dr. Sircy's impact continues to shape school-based crisis response and mental health advocacy, fostering resilient, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for students and educators alike.

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