Why Circle of Trust Training?
We believe safety is not a concept—it’s a practice. Circle of Trust Training was built to empower schools, districts, and public safety to collaborate in meaningful, proactive ways that build trust, confidence, and readiness.
In a world where threats are unpredictable, we help people feel prepared, protected, and empowered to respond—not just react.
Training Curriculum Overview
Foundations of Circle of Trust Training
• Understanding the “why” behind training
• Connecting the dots between schools, districts, and public safety
• Personal introductions + “Voices in the Room” icebreaker
• Story-based hook to anchor purpose
UNIT 2
The School Perspective
• Recognizing roadblocks (e.g., centralized decision-making)
• Roles and responsibilities for school staff
• Culture of safety, communication, and priorities of work
• Actionable steps and hands-on activity
UNIT 3
The District Perspective
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and role clarity
Supporting schools with communication, guidance, and structure
Strategies for clear top-down safety messaging
Full spectrum response: alert, manage, recover
Practical activity and district-focused problem-solving
UNIT 4
The Public Safety Perspective
Incident response from arrival to recovery
Scene safety, aid, investigation, and reporting
Building mutual understanding with educators
Scenario-based activity and role alignment
UNIT 5
Cross-Section Collaboration
- How schools, districts, and first responders work together
- The 5 Phases of an Emergency:
- Alert/Warn
- Response
- Manage
- Communicate
- Recovery
- Joint activity bridging all perspectives
UNITS 6 & 7
Application + Tabletop Exercises
Realistic tabletop scenarios customized to your district
Breakouts by role and cross-functional response teams
Identify challenges, successes, and next steps
Recommendations generated by participants
UNIT X
Build Your Own Session
Made by the audience, for the audience
Participants bring real-world issues; we adapt in real time
Emphasis on trust, evolution, and collaborative growth
UNIT X
Specialty Add-Ons
Radio Etiquette & Communication
“Break, Break, Break” and proper channel use
What to say first in a crisis
The Power of Daily Huddles & Safety Briefs
Before school, sports events, assemblies, etc.
Short safety briefs that make a big impact
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your school safety needs.
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