Abstract
This paper introduces Practical Information on Crisis Planning: a Guide for School and Communities published by the U. S. Department of Education. This guide is intended to give schools, districts, and communities the critical concepts and components of good crisis planning, stimulate thinking about the crisis preparedness process, and provide examples of promising practices.
The guide addresses four p hases of crisis management; prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Mitigation/Prevention addresses what schools and districts can do to reduce or eliminate risk to life and property. Preparedness focuses on the process of planning for the worst-case scenario. Response is devoted to the steps to take during a crisis. Recovery deals with how to restore the learning and teaching environment after a crisis.
I analyzed this guide and its background including the trend of crisis planning in the United States. Finally I compared the guide with crisis management for schools in Japan.
