Please Note - This resource was originally posted online by Kelly Burch on December 14, 2017. It is not intended to replace District protocol, but provides a quick simple summary to support PVPs when tragedy strikes.

"Unfortunately, dealing with tragedies has become relatively common in schools."

As principal, you are the leader of your school community. That means when tragedy or school trauma strikes, all eyes are looking to you for comfort and guidance. Whether you are responding to a student death, a loss in the local community, or a national tragedy, the way you respond can calm your staff and students and help ease the burden of grief within your school.