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Principals’ Preparedness For, And Experiences Of, Crisis Events At School, Patricia Daughtry
Principals’ Preparedness For, And Experiences Of, Crisis Events At School, Patricia Daughtry
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In this study, principals in the low country region of South Carolina were surveyed to assess their perceived preparedness for, and experiences of, crisis events in their schools. This study replicated a study, conducted by Adamson and Peacock (2007), which was presented in an article entitled Crisis Response in the Public Schools: A Survey of School Psychologists’ Experiences and Perceptions. Although their research was important, the population was limited to school psychologists. A literature review revealed no research on lessons learned from school principals. Since principals are responsible for managing the school from the moments following a crisis through the …