Reunification for Schools Toolkit

2.0 Trainings

This section provides information and links from multiple agencies to trainings not only directly connected to the online course, but also additional suggested trainings. Unless stated otherwise, listed trainings are free for school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and junior colleges to attend. These trainings strengthen professional competencies in school safety and are structured to build practical knowledge.

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IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA)

This is a free online course that introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training.

IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (FEMA)

This is a free online course that reviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training.

ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents (FEMA)

Provides training and resources for personnel who require advanced knowledge and application of the ICS. This course expands upon information covered in IS-100 and IS-200. There may be costs associated with this training.

IS-362: Multi-hazard Emergency Planning for Schools (FEMA)

This is a free online course that covers basic information about developing, implementing, and maintaining a school emergency operations plan (EOP).

IS-363: Introduction to Emergency Management for Higher Education (FEMA)

This is a free online course that provides institutions of higher education with knowledge and planning strategies to protect lives, property, and the environment by supporting operations more effectively within the context of comprehensive emergency management.

ICS-366: Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters (FEMA)

Provides training and resources designed to help emergency managers, childcare providers, and school officials address the unique safety, health, and emotional needs of children before, during, and after disasters

ICS-368: Including People with Disabilities in Disaster Operations (FEMA)

Provides training and resources designed to help disaster personnel on how to integrate individuals with disabilities, older adults, and those with access/functional needs into emergency planning, response, and recovery.

ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System, Command and General Staff-Complex Incidents (FEMA)

Provides training and resources for personnel who require advanced application of ICS This course expands upon information covered in IS-100, IS-200, and ICS-300. There may be costs associated with this training.

IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (FEMA)

This is a free online course that provides an overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) which defines the comprehensive approach guiding the whole community to work together seamlessly in preventing, mitigating, protecting, responding to, and recovering from an incident.

IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA)

This is a free online course that provides guidance for the whole community in responding to an incident. It is a required course for those districts seeking Federal Preparedness Funds.